ECA College of Health Sciences: Health Management Courses, Fees & Guide for International Students

The ECA College of Health Sciences, known as CHS, is a private higher education provider in the Education Centre of Australia (ECA) group, with campuses in Parramatta, in western Sydney, and Brisbane. Despite its name, it currently focuses on health management rather than clinical training: it offers a Master of Health Management, a Graduate Diploma in Health Management, and a Graduate Certificate in Health Management. These programmes suit people who want management roles in health services. This guide covers courses, fees, campuses, and what to check about careers and visas.

Quick facts snapshot

• Institution: ECA College of Health Sciences (CHS), a private higher education provider in the ECA group
• Campuses: Parramatta (Level 4, 1-3 Fitzwilliam Street) and Brisbane (Level 2, 269 Wickham Street)
• Courses: Master of Health Management (CRICOS 106941G), Graduate Diploma in Health Management (106940H), Graduate Certificate in Health Management (106939A)
• 2025 international fees (CHS's page): A$4,100 a unit
• Total cost: master's about A$49,200 (12 units, capstone counted at double rate); graduate diploma A$24,600 (6 units); graduate certificate A$12,300 (3 units)
• Other fees: a non-refundable enrolment fee of A$200 reported
• Scholarships: available for outstanding applicants

Rankings and reputation

CHS is a private higher education provider, not a university, so it is not ranked. Its courses are registered on CRICOS for international students. These are management qualifications and do not lead to registration as a nurse, doctor, or allied health professional.

Academics and signature programs

The health management courses cover health systems, leadership, finance, quality and safety, policy, and project management, ending with a capstone unit in the master's. They suit people who want to manage health services, aged care, or community health programmes. Ask whether the course includes industry placements or projects.

Admissions and international eligibility

Entry usually requires a bachelor's degree, in any field for the graduate certificate or diploma and sometimes with relevant experience for the master's. After an offer, you pay a deposit, receive a Confirmation of Enrolment, and apply for a student visa.

English language requirements

• Postgraduate courses commonly require IELTS 6.5 in Australia; I could not confirm CHS's exact scores
• Check the course page
• ECA English courses may help students below the requirement
• Health management involves report writing and presentations, so strong English matters

Application checklist

A typical application includes degree transcripts, English results, a CV, and passport details. Ask about scholarship applications and deposits.

Tuition, living costs, and scholarships

CHS's published 2025 international fees are A$4,100 a unit, giving about A$49,200 for the 12-unit Master of Health Management (with the capstone unit at the double rate), A$24,600 for the graduate diploma, and A$12,300 for the graduate certificate. Check for 2026 prices and add Overseas Student Health Cover and living costs.

Estimated living costs

• Australian student visa applicants must show they can afford tuition, travel, and living costs
• Overseas Student Health Cover is compulsory for the length of the visa
• Student visa holders can work a limited number of hours in term under current rules
• Public transport concession fares are available in most cities
• Rents have risen in most Australian cities, so book housing early

Scholarships

CHS says scholarships are available for outstanding applicants. Ask for criteria and amounts.

Campus life and student support

The Parramatta campus is in western Sydney's second business district, with train links to central Sydney; the Brisbane campus is in Fortitude Valley near the city centre. Both are city teaching buildings. Ask about study spaces and support.

Career outcomes and post-study work rights

Health management graduates can work in hospital administration, aged care management, and community health organisations. Australian health employers value local experience and professional networks. Ask for graduate outcomes and whether the course is on skilled occupation lists relevant to your plans.

Australia's Temporary Graduate visa

Eligible international graduates can apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), which allows them to live and work in Australia after their studies, generally for two years after a bachelor's or coursework master's degree and longer after research degrees, with an age limit and study-requirement conditions. Rules change often, so confirm eligibility and current conditions with the Department of Home Affairs before relying on the visa.

The Education Centre of Australia (ECA) group

ECA is a private education group that runs several independent higher education providers in Australia, including Asia Pacific International College, the ECA College of Health Sciences, and the Higher Education Leadership Institute, and it also manages campuses for some universities. Each provider is registered separately with TEQSA, Australia's higher education regulator. Check the provider's own TEQSA and CRICOS registration, which you can search on the TEQSA and CRICOS websites.

Health management versus clinical training

The name College of Health Sciences can suggest clinical training, but CHS's current courses are in health management. They teach you to run services, not to treat patients. If you want to practise as a nurse or allied health professional, look for courses accredited by the relevant national board, such as the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Common mistakes applicants make

Applicants sometimes enrol expecting a clinical qualification, or compare unit prices without calculating total course cost. Check the course outcome and total fee.

Health insurance and pre-arrival preparation

Arrange Overseas Student Health Cover, prepare evidence of funds, and be ready to show you are a genuine student when applying for the visa. Budget for the visa application charge, flights, and a housing deposit.

What to expect in your first months

The first weeks involve orientation, enrolment, and learning how Australian assessment works, with tutorials, assignments, and exams. Students who use academic support and English workshops early adjust faster.

A realistic budget

The master's at about A$49,200 plus two years of living costs of about A$27,000 a year could cost about A$103,000. The graduate certificate at A$12,300 is a lower-cost option.

Questions to ask before you accept an offer

• What are the 2026 fees?
• Does the course include placements or industry projects?
• Which campus offers my course?
• What scholarships are available?
• Does the course qualify for the Temporary Graduate visa?
• What roles do graduates find?

Who the ECA College of Health Sciences suits best

CHS suits graduates who want a health management qualification for administration or leadership roles in health services. It is not suitable for students who want to become registered nurses or other clinical professionals.

CHS compared with university health management degrees

Universities offer health management master's degrees with broader networks and research, often at higher fees, while CHS offers a focused programme at A$4,100 a unit. Compare accreditation, cost, and career outcomes.

Step-by-step application roadmap

1. Choose your course and check accreditation and fees.
2. Confirm the English requirement and book a test if needed.
3. Apply with transcripts and passport details.
4. Accept your offer, pay the deposit, and receive your Confirmation of Enrolment.
5. Apply for your student visa and arrange Overseas Student Health Cover.
6. Book housing and attend orientation.

Preparing your documents early

Gather certified transcripts, English results, passport, and financial evidence several months before your intake. Keep written confirmation of fees, scholarships, and any pathway credit.

Who health management suits

Health management courses suit people who want to work in planning, operations, quality, or leadership in hospitals, aged care, primary health, or health programmes. Students with a clinical background, such as nurses from overseas, sometimes use them to move into management, although they do not replace professional registration.

Working while you study

Student visa holders can work limited hours during term under current rules. Many health management students work in aged care or disability support roles, which may require separate certificates or checks. Check current work limits with the Department of Home Affairs.

Living in Parramatta or Brisbane

Parramatta is a large business and residential hub in western Sydney with lower rents than inner Sydney, and good train links. Brisbane's Fortitude Valley campus is close to the city centre. Budget for a bond and Overseas Student Health Cover.

Stepping from certificate to master's

The graduate certificate (3 units) and graduate diploma (6 units) can be taken on their own or used as steps toward the 12-unit master's. Ask whether credit transfers between them, which could let you start small and continue if the course suits you.

Frequently asked questions