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Australia Halts Grad Diploma for Int'l Students
7 Sep
Summary
- Australia cancels new international enrolments in a specific graduate diploma.
- The course was reportedly used for non-genuine student transfers and visa issues.
- Existing students can complete their studies; new intake stops October 5, 2026.
Australia is prohibiting new international student enrollments in the Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning), effective October 5, 2026. This action stems from evidence suggesting the course was exploited by non-genuine students for onshore visa and course transfers.
This decision represents the first instance of the Australian government utilizing its new authority to cancel courses deemed detrimental to international education integrity. The specific course code is BSB80120, and education providers will face suspension or cancellation of their CRICOS registration for it.
Government figures indicate a substantial international student presence in this qualification, with 41,033 active Confirmations of Enrolment. However, high visa refusal rates and poor course completion were key factors in the decision. Existing students are permitted to complete their studies with their current providers.
This move signals a stricter approach to international education pathways, particularly concerning courses perceived as primarily routes for staying in Australia rather than for genuine academic pursuits. Prospective Indian students are advised that choosing courses for easier onshore transfers carries significant immigration risks.
