Melbourne Girls' College Careers Newsletter

Institution Snapshot - Melbourne Polytechnic

Snapshot of Melbourne Polytechnic in 2023

  • Melbourne Polytechnic has been delivering vocational training since 1912 and today offers a diverse range of innovative, hands-on TAFE (VET) and Higher Education (Degree) programs.
  • In October 2014, the Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT) changed its name to Melbourne Polytechnic.
  • There are over 150 courses to pick and choose from at Melbourne Polytechnic including pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships and traineeships, and bachelor’s degrees and short courses too.
  • Melbourne Polytechnic offers students a range of services, facilities and learning resources across its campuses. There are six libraries, as well as learning services, conference facilities, restaurants and much more.
  • Melbourne Polytechnic has seven campuses, two training centres, and a Skills and Job Centre.
  • Melbourne Polytechnic also participates in the Free TAFE course options.
  • A number of scholarships are available to a range of students, and they differ from semester to semester and year to year so students are encouraged to keep an eye on what may be available to them.