Australian Data and Cyber Institute

What Australian Data and Cyber Institute does

The Australian Data and Cyber Institute (ADCI), legally The Australian Data Institute (ADI) Pty Ltd, is a TEQSA-accredited private higher education provider (PRV14332) headquartered at Level 3, 251 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, Western Australia. It operates two CRICOS-registered undergraduate degree programs — the Bachelor of Cyber Security (CRICOS 112599K) and the Bachelor of Data Science (CRICOS 112493J) — and positions itself as the only dedicated higher education provider in Western Australia specialising exclusively in these two disciplines. The technology stack underlying delivery comprises Canvas LMS for online course delivery and assessments, Meshed for student enrolment, Microsoft 365 for student accounts and communications, and a Koha-based Librarika library system providing access to over 2 million titles; industry-experiential learning is delivered via a partnership with Practera's capstone platform.

ADCI generates revenue primarily through tuition fees on its two degree programs: domestic students pay $45,360 over the three-year degree while international students on student visas pay $75,600 (including mandatory Overseas Student Health Cover via Medibank). Its go-to-market blends a global network of 47 approved education agents spanning Australia, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Kenya with direct domestic enrollment through its website, articulation pathway partnerships with vocational providers (Keystone College, NIT Australian, Baxter College, Milner International College of English), and a referral relationship with the StudyPerth government initiative. Distribution is anchored at the single Perth campus, supplemented by Canvas-based online and hybrid delivery.

Governance is provided by a Board of Directors chaired by Professor Emeritus Andrew Taggart (former Acting Vice-Chancellor of Murdoch University) and an Academic Board chaired by Emeritus Professor Ron Oliver (former DVC at Edith Cowan University); operational leadership rests with CEO Rohini Modgill. Marketing is conducted organically via social media, blog content, and partner referrals rather than paid advertising, and the institution is a member of the Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) industry body.

Name

Australian Data and Cyber Institute

Legal name

The Australian Data Institute (ADI) Pty Ltd

Website

https://adci.edu.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Australian Data and Cyber Institute (ADCI) is a TEQSA-accredited private higher education provider in Perth offering the Bachelor of Cyber Security and Bachelor of Data Science to domestic and international students through direct enrollment, articulation pathways, and a 47-agent global recruitment network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Telecom, Unified Communications & VoIP (EDAOAIAN)

Keywords

• Higher education degrees
• Cyber security education
• Data science programs
• Undergraduate university programs
• International student recruitment

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Domestic Student Tuition Fees: ADCI charges domestic students a fixed tuition fee of $45,360 for the Bachelor of Cyber Security degree. Fees are subject to review and may change over the course duration. Installment payment plans are available for students facing financial hardship.
2. International Student Tuition Fees: International students (studying on a student visa) are charged $75,600 for the Bachelor of Cyber Security degree. International tuition is priced higher and includes mandatory Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) through Medibank.
3. Articulation Pathway Partnerships: ADCI has articulation pathway partnerships with vocational education providers (Keystone College, NIT Australian, Baxter College, Milner International College of English) enabling students to pathway from diplomas into the bachelor's degree programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ADCI is a TEQSA-accredited private higher education provider in Perth offering two three-year undergraduate degree programs — the Bachelor of Cyber Security and the Bachelor of Data Science — to domestic and international students. The degrees are delivered through Canvas LMS with Microsoft 365 student accounts, and culminate in Practera-powered Industry Capstone units where students complete real client projects.

Product overview

ADCI is a TEQSA-accredited higher education provider offering two undergraduate degree programs: the Bachelor of Cyber Security (CRICOS: 112599K) and the Bachelor of Data Science (CRICOS: 112493J). Both three-year programs share foundational units in programming, mathematics, and data fundamentals, with specialized streams in later years. The institution also provides student support services, experiential learning through Capstone partnerships with Practera, and access to industry tools including Canvas LMS and Microsoft 365.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Cyber Security TEQSA-accredited three-year undergraduate degree program preparing students for cyber security careers, covering network security, ethical hacking, cyber forensics, data encryption, and security system design. Career outcomes include Cyber Security Analyst, Architect, Risk & Compliance Specialist, and Penetration Tester. SFIA Foundation Skills Framework aligned at Level 4. Domestic tuition AUD $45,360; International tuition AUD $75,600 including OSHC.
• Bachelor of Data Science TEQSA-accredited three-year undergraduate degree program focused on programming, database management, data collection techniques, quantitative modelling, data visualisation, and machine learning for data science careers. Career outcomes include Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Developer, and Data Engineer. SFIA Foundation Skills Framework aligned at Level 4. Shares foundational units with the Bachelor of Cyber Security, with specialised streams in later years.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students develop proficiency aligned with the SFIA Foundation Skills Framework at Level 4
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• StudyPerthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudyPerth is the Western Australian Government's study destination initiative. ADCI is listed as an approved education provider on the StudyPerth website. StudyPerth provides prospective international students with guidance on relocating to, residing in, and studying in Perth, and connects ADCI with the international student market. ADCI is referred to as 'Western Australia's leading Higher Education Provider specialising in Data Science and Cyber Security' on the StudyPerth platform.
• Australian Computer Society (ACS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACS is the professional association for the ICT sector in Australia, representing professionals and providing certification, networking, and industry advocacy. ADCI's Academic Board includes an ACS Fellow (Dr Bob Cross, Honorary Life Member), and ADCI refers students to ACS for student and graduate membership, certification, and professional development resources.
• PracteracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPractera is Australia's leading experiential learning platform, connecting higher education institutions with thousands of industry partners for project-based learning. ADCI partners with Practera to deliver its Industry Capstone 1 and Capstone 2 units, enabling students to work on genuine cyber security and data science projects for real industry clients. Practera reports 87% student satisfaction and 92% industry satisfaction across its programs.
• CISWA (Council of International Students Western Australia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCISWA is an independent, voluntary, non-profit organisation that has offered support to international students studying in Western Australia for over 50 years. ADCI works with CISWA to connect its international student body with support services and a community of peers.
• IHEA (Independent Higher Education Australia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIHEA represents the majority of Australia's registered and accredited independent higher education providers. ADCI is a member of IHEA, benefiting from industry representation, advocacy, and peer networking among independent higher education institutions.
• Keystone CollegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKeystone College is an Australian vocational education provider. ADCI has an articulation pathway partnership enabling graduates of Keystone College to pathway into ADCI's bachelor's degree programs with recognized credit.
• NIT AustralianminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNIT Australian offers the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security). ADCI has an articulation pathway partnership enabling graduates to pathway into ADCI's Bachelor of Cyber Security degree.
• Australian Homestay Network (AHN)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAHN provides hosted student accommodation in Australia, partnering with the state government, universities, and StudyPerth. ADCI refers incoming international students to AHN as a recommended accommodation option.
• Medibank (Overseas Student Health Cover)coreOthersMedibank is ADCI's chosen Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) partner. International students studying on a student visa must maintain OSHC for their stay in Australia. ADCI recommends Medibank to its international students and facilitates OSHC arrangements as part of the enrollment process for overseas students.
• Dr Bob CrossminorOthersDr Bob Cross is recognised as a Fellow of the Australian Computer Society for his contribution to the IT industry and is an Honorary Life Member of the ACS. He serves on ADCI's Academic Board, contributing expertise in information technology and leadership. Dr Cross received the 2020 INCITE Achiever of the Year award.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Navitas: Navitas is a large Australian-founded global education provider that runs university pathway programs, college operations, and international student recruitment services. Comparable to ADCI because it operates a similar international student pathway and CRICOS-registered model; ADCI Board member Dr John C Wood was formerly CEO of University Partnerships at Navitas.
• Murdoch University: Murdoch University is a Perth-based public university offering IT, data science and cyber-related degrees and is a key local competitor. ADCI's Board Chair is Murdoch's former Acting Vice-Chancellor, highlighting the close competitive and personnel overlap.
• Curtin University: Curtin University is a major Perth-based public university offering IT, data science and cyber security programs. A direct local competitor for the same domestic and international student pool, and source of academic affiliations for ADCI's leadership.
• La Trobe University: La Trobe is an Australian public university with established cyber security and data science offerings and a sizeable international student cohort. Comparable to ADCI on program mix and target market, though larger and publicly funded.
• Edith Cowan University: ECU is the major Perth-based public university with a renowned School of Security Science and the well-known ECU Cyber Security program. Competes with ADCI for the same domestic and international students in cyber security education and is the institution from which several ADCI Board and Academic Board members originate.

Direct peers

• Think Education: Think Education is an Australian private higher education group (owned by Top Education Group) operating CRICOS-registered colleges focused on specialist program niches. Directly comparable to ADCI as a small specialist private higher education operator with international student focus.
• Torrens University Australia: Torrens University is a private Australian higher education provider offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees including IT and cyber security programs, with CRICOS registration and a strong international student pipeline. Directly comparable to ADCI in business model (private HE, CRICOS-registered, tuition-driven revenue, international recruitment).
• Kaplan Business School (Australia): Kaplan is a private higher education provider in Australia offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs with international student recruitment. Comparable to ADCI in operating model (private CRICOS-registered provider, tuition-based revenue, international agent networks).
• SAE Institute (Australia): SAE Institute is an Australian private higher education provider with CRICOS registration, delivering specialist tertiary programs to domestic and international students. Operates a similar boutique private HE model to ADCI.

Emerging players

• Australian Catholic University (ACU): ACU is an Australian public university that has expanded IT-related programs alongside its traditional offerings, including cyber and data-related undergraduate degrees, and competes for the same international student segments in niche programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Perth.ADCI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/australian-data-and-cyber-institute
• Instagraminstagram.com/adci_perth

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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