Renewal of ESOS registration

Report on renewal of ESOS registration of University of Wollongong

On 9 September 2025, TEQSA renewed, under section 10E of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the ESOS registration of University of Wollongong (UOW) for a period of 7 years until 8 September 2032.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that UOW complies and will comply with the requirements of the ESOS Act and the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training 2018 (National Code).

Renewal of ESOS registration

Report on renewal of ESOS registration of University of Canberra

On 9 September 2025, TEQSA renewed, under section 10E of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the ESOS registration of University of Canberra (UC) for a period of 7 years until 8 September 2032.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that UC complies and will comply with the requirements of the ESOS Act, National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training 2018 (National Code), ELICOS Standards 2018, and the Education Services for Overseas Students (Foundation Program Standards) Instrument 2021.

Removal of ESOS Condition

Report on one condition imposed on the initial ESOS Registration of IIBIT AHE Pty Ltd

On 9 September 2025, a delegate of TEQSA removed, under section 10B of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act) one condition imposed on the initial ESOS registration of IIBIT AHE Pty Ltd (refer to Public Report of 13 March 2024).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the condition has been met.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of 3 higher education courses of study offered by BBS Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 10 November 2025, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by BBS Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 9 November 2032:

• Master of Business Administration
• Graduate Diploma of Business
• Graduate Certificate in Business

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by BBS Higher Education Pty Ltd, for accreditation meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of 3 higher education courses of study offered by BBS Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 10 November 2025, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by BBS Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 9 November 2032:

• Master of Business Administration
• Graduate Diploma of Business
• Graduate Certificate in Business

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by BBS Higher Education Pty Ltd, for accreditation meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of La Trobe University

On 29 October 2025, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of La Trobe University as an Australian University, for a period of 7 years until 28 October 2032.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that La Trobe University continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

On 12 November 2025, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology as an Australian University, for a period of 7 years until 11 November 2032.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority to self-accredit courses of study of Australian University of Theology Limited

On 12 November 2025, TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the Australian University of Theology Limited to self-accredit its courses of study at AQF level 5-10 in the Broad Field of Education 09 Society and Culture.

Main reasons for the decisions

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Australian University of Theology Limited continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Variation of registration condition

Report on the variation of a condition imposed on the registration of Torrens University Australia Ltd

On 20 November 2025 TEQSA varied, under section 32 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 1 imposed on the registration of Torrens University Australia Ltd (refer public report of 3 September 2025):

Condition 1: (as varied) Governance, Accountability and Risk Management

1. By 30 April 2026, Torrens must provide evidence of ongoing and regular engagement between its Governing Board, Academic Board and delegated committees on the management of institutional risks indicated, or arising from, Torrens's pre-admission, post-admission and agency management practices, high student attrition rates, and high proportion of casual staffing. Such evidence includes but is not limited to evidence that the Governing Board and Academic Board have assured themselves that:
1. Torrens has appropriate systems in place to collect and record relevant data to accurately measure and track its student outcomes (pre and post admission), agent performance, student attrition rates and casual staffing proportion at an institutional level
2. Torrens has established appropriate thresholds for determining the level at which the outcome, performance measure, rates and proportion above indicate institutional risks
3. Torrens undertakes an analysis to evaluate the institutional risks and takes action to treat the underlying cause of the risks as identified
4. Torrens communicates and consults across its institution to raise awareness of the risks
5. Torrens periodically reviews its risk management process, to improve its risk management practices
6. Torrens continues to monitor and evaluate the risks and the treatment and to report to the Governing Board on their progress and efficacy
2. The institutional risks include, but are not limited to:
   
   1. poor levels of student and staff engagement, performance and support
   2. the numbers, qualifications, experience and expertise including the mix of sessional and full-time academic staff are not appropriate to the courses of study being taught
   3. inadequate monitoring and management of agent performance
   4. inadequate evaluation of student performance post admission, including early identification of at-risk students
   5. a lack of analysis and evaluation of action plans in relation to student attrition

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA varied the condition, having reviewed and agreed to Torrens University Australia Ltd's request for a reporting extension.