Kent Institute of Business and Technology

Established in 1989, Kent Institute Australia (Kent) aspires to create a brighter future for all of our students and prepare them for their chosen career path in Business or Information Technology. Empowering students to challenge themselves academically and socially, Kent provides an environment that nurtures development and guides students to career opportunities after graduation.

The mission of Kent Institute of Business and Technology is to provide students from all backgrounds with access to high quality, higher education and vocational education courses accredited in Australia and to stimulate and encourage critical thinking on issues relevant to the student’s professional environment in a framework that fosters free, intellectual enquiry. The primary goals of Kent Institute of Business and Technology are to:

• advance knowledge and understanding by striving to improve the quality of Institute courses for students and the industries it serves;
• establish and maintain links with industry and professional associations, aimed at ensuring Institute courses reflect current and anticipated industry needs;
• foster and acknowledge excellence in teaching and service provision among all staff, including staff of local and offshore partners;
• adopt best practices in education, training and business from around the globe;
• stimulate and encourage critical thinking on issues relevant to the student’s professional environment in a framework that fosters free, intellectual enquiry;
• create an environment which encourages staff and students to undertake researach;
• encourage students from all backgrounds to undertake well constructed and balanced courses which enable them to further and develop their career options and opportunities to contribute to society in Australia and overseas; and,
• transform students into competent professionals with well developed learning skills, a wealth of understanding, knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours which will enable them to continue to learn and succeed in highly competitive environments.

Kent Institute of Business and Technology does not provide On-campus accommodations for students. The students will have to independently search rent houses/ rooms with the help from the institution or real estate agencies in that area. 

Sydney campus

Kent’s Sydney campus offers students a place to enhance their development and skills with state-of-the-art facilities. Located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, the campus is only minutes away from several major public transport connections. The modern, contemporary campus offers Kent students an environment for interactive learning and provides them with an iconic destination for studying and socialising.

Kent’s Sydney CBD campus features:

• Free high-tech IT services and laboratories
• Sleek modern student kitchen and breakout areas
• Dedicated mezzanine floor with Learning Centre and IT labs for general study
• Student accessible project and meeting rooms
• Access to public transport, restaurants and tourist attractions
• State of the art lecture and tutorial rooms

Getting there
Kent’s Sydney campus is centrally located with great transport connections:

• By bus: We’re close to several bus exchanges. Check out Sydney Buses for more information.
• By train: Wynyard Station is only a 5-minute walk away and connects with most train lines directly. Check out Sydney Trains for more information.
• By car: There are plenty of public car parks located around the Sydney CBD and typically there is a daily or hourly rate payable.

Melbourne campus

In March 2017, Kent Institute Australia moved to a new contemporary, custom-built campus, which is independently run and operated by Kent. The exciting new campus is located at Levels 9 and 10, 350 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.

The specially designed campus features furnished student breakout areas, contemporary colour schemes and premium IT facilities. Some other features of the campus include:

• Four new computer labs and five lecture theatres/tutorial rooms
• An Academic Learning Centre and Library with private study areas
• Two private group project rooms with projection functionality
• Large student breakout room
• Indoor bike racks

Getting there

Kent’s Melbourne campus is centrally located with great transport connections:

• By bus: Our campus is located near several bus exchanges. Check out Melbourne Buses for more information.
• By train/tram: Flagstaff Station is a four-minute walk from the campus. Melbourne Central Station is a seven-minute walk. Check out Melbourne Trains for more information.
• By car: There are plenty of public carparks located around the Melbourne CBD and typically there is a daily or hourly rate payable.