Brisbane TAFE

Technical and Further Education colleges (TAFE) can be an alternative path to universities in Australia.

TAFE are college institutions that specialise, mainly, in vocational tertiary education courses such as hospitality, tourism and engineering amongst many others.

These colleges are funded and run by the state or territory governments they operate in.


There are three main TAFE colleges in Brisbane:

• Brisbane North Institute of TAFE: Is one of the biggest colleges with over 30,000 students spread out over five campuses.
• Southbank Institute of Technology: Has over 24,000 students enrolled in over 290 courses. Its two campuses are located in the centre of Brisbane.
• Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE: is a collection of regional and local TAFEs, and has over 400 courses taught across ten campuses.
• Bremer Institute of TAFE: Established in 1981, this TAFE is one of the oldest in Queensland and has more than 250 accredited courses from accountancy to youth work.
• SkillsTech: Focuses its training and qualifications in automotive, building and construction, electronics, engineering and manufacturing and sustainable technologies.