About Chisholm Institute

A typical Chisholm student wants training that connects closely to a job. Its campuses are spread across Melbourne’s south-east, with sites in Berwick, Cranbourne, Dandenong and Frankston rather than a single central-city campus. That makes it a practical option for people living in the outer south-east suburbs or along the bayside corridor, though less convenient for someone wanting the daily life of a city-centre university.

Chisholm Institute is a Victorian government TAFE, with teaching built around vocational and applied higher education. The mix runs from certificates and diplomas to associate and bachelor degrees, including management and commerce, information technology, health, education, and society and culture. This is a place for learning skills that can be used in workplaces, rather than for a broad residential university experience. Dandenong in particular sits in one of Melbourne’s major multicultural and industrial areas, while Berwick and Cranbourne serve growing suburban communities and Frankston provides a bayside setting.

It suits international students who value a local-campus routine, practical study and a clear connection between qualification level and work direction. The separate campuses can make day-to-day travel simpler if you live nearby, but location matters: check which campus teaches the course you want before choosing accommodation. Those seeking a traditional university campus with extensive on-site student life may find Chisholm’s multi-campus TAFE model less suited to them.

Campuses

VIC - Dandenong Campus - 121 Stud Road

Melbourne

VIC - Frankston Campus - Fletcher Road

Melbourne

VIC - Dandenong Campus - 311 Lonsdale Street

Melbourne

VIC - Cranbourne Campus - New Holland Drive

Melbourne

VIC - Berwick Campus - 25 Kangan Drive

Melbourne