Certificate/Diploma Courses
We are thrilled to hear of your interest in Hillsong College! If you would like to be trained for a life of significance, then please follow the easy step-by-step application process.Step 1: Check you meet the Entry Requirements
Students wanting to gain entry to the Certificate IV in Ministry and Diploma of Ministry courses need to meet the following:
- A conviction that there is a call of God upon their life
- A minimum entry age of 18
- A satisfactory Pastoral Reference (on Pastoral Reference Form provided)
- An ongoing commitment to Christ and consistent involvement in a local church for longer than 12 months
- An assessment by the College that the applicant is likely to successfully complete the course
- Be proficient in spoken and written English. Students for whom English is a second language should demonstrate their English language skills with an IELTS result of an average of 5.5 on the General test.
The academic requirement is as follows:
EITHER completed High School with:
- High School Certificate/Senior Certificate (Yr 12 Aust)
- High School Diploma (Grade 12/Senior USA)
- Completed "A Levels" (England)
OR equivalent in your country
OR at least 2 years post school work experience
Step 2: Choose which semester you wish to study
Hillsong College has two semester intakes: January and July. You can enrol for either one. Also refer to our College Calendar for specific information relating to dates.
Step 3: Check your Visa requirements (International Students only)
Students from overseas (excluding New Zealand) are required to obtain a Student Visa. Visa conditions include satisfactory academic performance and attendance. When applying for visas, note the CRICOS codes for either the Vocational Courses listed under Course Information.
It is also a requirement that you have sufficient funds in order to support yourself while you are studying.
Contact the Australian Embassy in your country for further details.
Step 4: Choose your Course
You can choose to study ONE of the following courses:
- 1 Year: Certificate IV in Ministry (91324NSW, CRICOS 060707A)
- 2 Years: Diploma of Ministry (91323NSW, CRICOS 060708M)
- 3 Years: Advanced Diploma of Ministry (91322NSW, CRICOS 060709K)
Step 5: Choose your Stream
You can choose to study ONE of the following streams:
Step 6: Submit your Application
You can apply by the following ways:
1. Apply Online
Click here to apply online. Please note that all online applications must also download and complete a Pastoral Reference Form.
2. Download an Application Form
You can download the Application Form, print it out for completion and then submit it by the following methods:
- By Mail
Hillsong International Leadership College
Admissions Office
PO Box 1195
Castle Hill NSW
Australia - By Fax
+61 2 8853 5298 - By Email
Scan your documents and send to college@hillsong.com
Please also ensure you include any supporting documents and photographs as outlined on the Application Form.
Additional Information
- If you are an international student, you should allow enough time to obtain your visa and to organise your fight to Australia
- Cost of living – we recommend that you budget between AU$220-$400 per week, which includes (but is not limited to) accommodation, electricity, food, local phone calls and some transport
- You may also want to seek more information about Life on Campus
- To gain a better understanding about what to expect at Hillsong College, as well as our expectations of you as a student, please refer to our Student Handbook
- We appreciate that your privacy is very important. Hillsong Church has adopted a Privacy Policy as we recognise the right of people to keep their personal information private
- Please visit our FAQ’s page for more helpful information