Renewal of registration and Self-accrediting authority

Report on renewal of registration and authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd

On 13 December 2023, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of seven years until 13 December 2030.

On 13 December 2023, TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study at AQF qualification levels 5 and 6 in the following narrow fields of education.

• Other Natural and Physical Sciences (0199)
• Other Information Technology (0299)
• Civil Engineering (0309)
• Other Health (0699)
• Business and Management (0803)
• Human Welfare Studies and Sciences (0905)
• Other Society and Culture (0999)
• Graphic and Design Studies (1005)

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 30 June 2025.

• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology Studies

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 31 December 2025.

• Associate Degree in Commerce and Business
• Diploma of Engineering
• Diploma of Design (formerly Diploma of Graphic Design)
• Diploma of Health Care
• Diploma of Health Sciences
• Diploma of Social and Psychological Science

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 11 August 2028.

• Diploma of Information Technology

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 4 April 2029.

• Diploma of Business

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 29 July 2029.

• Associate Degree in Business

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 7 October 2029.

• Diploma of Design

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 1 March 2030.

• Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Diploma of Science

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of registration and Self-accrediting authority

Report on renewal of registration and authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd

On 13 December 2023, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of seven years until 13 December 2030.

On 13 December 2023, TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study at AQF qualification levels 5 and 6 in the following narrow fields of education.

• Other Natural and Physical Sciences (0199)
• Other Information Technology (0299)
• Civil Engineering (0309)
• Other Health (0699)
• Business and Management (0803)
• Human Welfare Studies and Sciences (0905)
• Other Society and Culture (0999)
• Graphic and Design Studies (1005)

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 30 June 2025.

• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology Studies

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 31 December 2025.

• Associate Degree in Commerce and Business
• Diploma of Engineering
• Diploma of Design (formerly Diploma of Graphic Design)
• Diploma of Health Care
• Diploma of Health Sciences
• Diploma of Social and Psychological Science

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 11 August 2028.

• Diploma of Information Technology

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 4 April 2029.

• Diploma of Business

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 29 July 2029.

• Associate Degree in Business

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 7 October 2029.

• Diploma of Design

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 1 March 2030.

• Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Diploma of Science

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of registration and Self-accrediting authority

Report on renewal of registration and authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd

On 13 December 2023, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of seven years until 13 December 2030.

On 13 December 2023, TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study at AQF qualification levels 5 and 6 in the following narrow fields of education.

• Other Natural and Physical Sciences (0199)
• Other Information Technology (0299)
• Civil Engineering (0309)
• Other Health (0699)
• Business and Management (0803)
• Human Welfare Studies and Sciences (0905)
• Other Society and Culture (0999)
• Graphic and Design Studies (1005)

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 30 June 2025.

• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology Studies

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 31 December 2025.

• Associate Degree in Commerce and Business
• Diploma of Engineering
• Diploma of Design (formerly Diploma of Graphic Design)
• Diploma of Health Care
• Diploma of Health Sciences
• Diploma of Social and Psychological Science

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 11 August 2028.

• Diploma of Information Technology

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 4 April 2029.

• Diploma of Business

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 29 July 2029.

• Associate Degree in Business

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 7 October 2029.

• Diploma of Design

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 1 March 2030.

• Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Diploma of Science

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of registration and Self-accrediting authority

Report on renewal of registration and authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd

On 13 December 2023, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of seven years until 13 December 2030.

On 13 December 2023, TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study at AQF qualification levels 5 and 6 in the following narrow fields of education.

• Other Natural and Physical Sciences (0199)
• Other Information Technology (0299)
• Civil Engineering (0309)
• Other Health (0699)
• Business and Management (0803)
• Human Welfare Studies and Sciences (0905)
• Other Society and Culture (0999)
• Graphic and Design Studies (1005)

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 30 June 2025.

• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology Studies

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 31 December 2025.

• Associate Degree in Commerce and Business
• Diploma of Engineering
• Diploma of Design (formerly Diploma of Graphic Design)
• Diploma of Health Care
• Diploma of Health Sciences
• Diploma of Social and Psychological Science

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 11 August 2028.

• Diploma of Information Technology

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 4 April 2029.

• Diploma of Business

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 29 July 2029.

• Associate Degree in Business

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 7 October 2029.

• Diploma of Design

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 1 March 2030.

• Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Diploma of Science

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Unlimited Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority of Alphacrucis University College Ltd to have unlimited self-accrediting authority for all courses of study

On 13 December 2023, TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Alphacrucis University College Ltd to have unlimited self-accrediting authority at all AQF qualification levels, across all narrow fields of education.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the application for unlimited self-accrediting authority submitted by Alphacrucis University College Ltd meets the Criteria for Seeking Self-Accrediting Authority for all courses of study, of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of the University of Technology Sydney

On 13 December 2023, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of the University of Technology (UTS) in the category of an Australian University, for a period of seven years until 13 December 2030.

Main reasons for the decision

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

TEQSA found that the University of Technology Sydney has demonstrated:

• a firm institutional commitment to building and supporting its culture of scholarship
• robust quality assurance processes
• strong academic and governance oversight and leadership
• extensive benchmarking and input from external academic sources, and
• an ongoing commitment to targeted support that is appropriate to the varying needs of its students.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Jazz Music Institute Pty Ltd

On 8 January 2024, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act):

The period of accreditation of the following course offered by Jazz Music Institute Pty Ltd from 3 July 2024 to 3 July 2027:

• Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Australian National University

On 13 December 2023, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Australian National University in the category of Australian University, for a period of seven years until 13 December 2030.

Main reasons for the decision

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

TEQSA found that the Australian National University has demonstrated:

• an ongoing firm commitment to making positive changes to corporate and academic governance
• a strong institutional commitment to assuring academic and research quality and integrity
• a comprehensive and robust research framework and culture
• a strong risk management framework; and
• an ongoing commitment to increasing the transparency and accountability of its efforts to address sexual assault and sexual harassment.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by The Australian Institute of Music Limited.

On 15 January 2024, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following course offered by The Australian Institute of Music Limited to 30 June 2025:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Music.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by The Australian Institute of Music Limited for accreditation meets the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.