Entry Requirements

Undergraduate programs

The entry requirements into an undergraduate program at both Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School (BMIHMS) and Australian International Hotel School (AIHS) are as follows:

All applicants must:

• Have completed an Australian Year 12 senior secondary school certificate or its international equivalent.
• If 12 years of education has not been completed, applicants with an equivalent Australian Year 11 and at least a Certificate IV qualification or a partially completed university degree may be considered.
• Be at least 18 years of age (or turning 18 before the end of the first practical term).
• Provide original certified copies of any academic and professional qualifications (including the original language and translated document if applicable).

In addition, international applicants must:

• Have a minimum level of English language competency of IELTS 6.0 Academic (valid IELTS certificate of not more than two years old must be provided)

Desirable selection criteria:

• Interview with a School representative

Postgraduate programs

Entry into a postgraduate program at the Australian International Hotel School is based upon previous academic performance and proficiency in the English language.



Applicants must provide:

• Evidence of a completed bachelor degree as recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework. All international qualifications must be recognised by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR) OR at least a graduate certificate qualification plus five years work experience at a supervisory level.
• Original certified copies of all qualifications (including the original language and translated document if applicable).

In addition, international applicants must:

• Have a minimum level of English language competency of IELTS 6.0 (Academic) or equivalent (valid IELTS certificate of not more than two years old must be provided).

Alternative entry requirements

• Mature-age entry: Applicants who are over 20 at the time of application are entitled to mature-age consideration. Admission for mature-age applicants is based primarily on evidence of further studies since high school (eg. at least a Certificate IV qualification or equivalent), at least 12 months’ work experience as deemed relevant by the Admissions Manager and a personal interview with a member of staff. For international applicants English language proficiency requirements still apply.
• Special needs/educationally disadvantaged students: Under its educational equity program, the School may give special consideration for admission to courses to applicants who have suffered educational disadvantage. In particular, applicants with physical disabilities and applicants from geographically isolated areas or economically disadvantaged backgrounds may apply for special consideration. Applications will be assessed on prior academic achievements, any relevant work experience and a personal interview with the Admissions Manager or their designee. For international applicants English language proficiency requirements still apply.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island applicants: Applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island (ATSI) descent may apply for special consideration for admission to the School. Application for special consideration (ATSI) should be made in writing to the Admissions Manager. Applications will be assessed on prior academic achievements, any relevant work experience and a personal interview with the Admissions Manager or their designee. ATSI applicants who do not request special consideration will be subject to the School’s standard entry requirements.