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Yes, students get the option to change course at Holmes Institute. To do that, submit a Change of Course form before the semester start date. Once the form is completed, the admission team will contact and help students with their request.

To be eligible for course change, clearance of any outstanding fees from the previous study period is mandatory.

Yes, Indian students need to budget for some "hidden expenses" at Holmes Institute like enrolment reinstatement fee, late payment fee, change of course/campus fee, and hometstay placement & support fee. Mentioned below is a breakdown of these costs:

Yes, Holmes Institute does offer payment plans for Indian students to pay their tuition fees in installments. To take advantage of the payment plan, students need to make payment of 2 units + administrative charge of AUD 250 (INR 17.1 K).

The balance of remaining subjects will be due in week 7 of the normal study period.

Yes, Indian students pay a one-time enrolment fee worth AUD 250 (INR 17.1 K) to study at Holmes Institute Australia. Students can pay the same using bank transfer/credit card via the Holmes Institute website. It can take 4 to 5 days for payments via bank transfer to be confirmed.

Contact one of our Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors to know more about tuition fee payments at Holmes Australia.

Holmes Institute Australia has competitive admissions. The institute acceptance rate for Indian students ranges between 65% and 78%. It tends to prioritize students with strong academics and those who apply early.

The key to get a seat at Holmes Institute Australia is to meet the course-specific entry requirements, and submit a proper application on time.

Our Shiksha Study Abroad Counsellors can help you with the same, for ZERO charges.

Holmes Institute degrees are generally recognised internationally. However, their recognition in India is questionable. The institute's degrees are not known to be recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

This means, students will ideally have to look for a career outside India, if an Holmes institute degree is all they have.

Yes, Indian students need to attend at least 80% of their classes in a term at Holmes Institute. If attendance falls below this, the student may get reported to the Department of Home Affairs for breach of visa conditions by the principal/campus admin.

Students can check the latest Attendance Policy and Procedure on holmes.edu.au.

Indian students interested in higher studies from Holmes Institute Australia need to be at least 18 years old. Students below this age cannot apply for its higher education programs, as per the latest admission policies.

For local students, the minimum age requirement is 16 years. Check the Holmes Institute Admission page on Shiksha Study Abroad to know more.

The general scholarship deadline at Stuttgart Uni of Applied Sciences is closed for 2026 intake. However, tentative scholarship deadline for the 2027 intake is Apr, 2027.

For external scholarships in Germany, the deadlines vary. Students are advised to check the scholarship page on Shiksha Study Abroad, before applying.

Yes, certain programs have different tuition costs instead of the usualy EUR 1,500 fee. This includes the Master's in International Project Management and Smart City Solutions Program. Overall tuition fees for both programs is mentioned below:

No, HFT Stuttgart is not free for Indian students. The state of Baden-Wurttemberg allows it to charge tuition fees from non-EU/EEA students unlike other public universities in Germany. However, Stuttgart is still more affordable compared to Munich, and offers a comfortable lifestyle at lower costs to Indian students.

Contact one of our Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors to know more about cost of studies in Stuttgart for Indian students.

CSBS at LPU gives a mix of technical and business understanding, which helps students learn beyond regular coding subjects. The course usually covers programming, data structures, AI basics, cloud concepts, and analytics along with business subjects like finance, marketing, and management. Students also work on presentations, case studies, and industry projects, so communication and problem solving improve with technical skills. This combination is useful for careers where both technology knowledge and business decision making are important.

Yes, live projects and industry training are part of the CSBS program at LPU. The curriculum is designed with a practical approach, so students get exposure to real business and technology based projects instead of only classroom learning. Industry workshops, training sessions, internships, and project work are included in different semesters. Many students find this useful for understanding how technical and business concepts are applied in actual companies. Placement preparation and problem solving skills are also given good attention during the course.