- Group Colleges Australia Pty Ltd trading as Universal Business School Sydney (UBSS)
Statements of Compliance
In accordance with standards 7.3.1-7.3.2, Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021, this page provides a repository of publicly-available current information about the following:
1. OPERATIONS OF GROUP COLLEGES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD (GCA) TRADING AS UNIVERSAL BUSINESS SCHOOL SYDNEY (UBSS)
a. Registered name, trading name(s)
Institution Name: Group Colleges Australia Pty Ltd
Trading Names: Universal Business School Sydney (UBSS)
Regulatory status
GCA is an Institute of Higher Education registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) to provide higher education courses of study to students.
TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12021
https://www.teqsa.gov.au/provider/group-colleges-australia-pty-ltd
Authority to provide courses of study to international students
GCA is an education provider registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) to provide courses of study to international students studying on an Australian student visa.
CRICOS Provider Code: 02571D
https://cricos.education.gov.au/Institution/InstitutionDetails.aspx?ProviderCode=02571D
b. Instrument establishing the entity
Constitution of Group Colleges Australia Pty Ltd
GCA is registered with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) to conduct business in the education industry.
GCA 2025
UBSS 2025
ACN: 085 429 732
ABN: 11 085 429 732
c. Members of the governing body and senior executive
Refer to https://www.ubss.edu.au/about-us/?tab=Governance
d. Financial standing
Declaration of financial standing of Group Colleges Australia Pty Ltd
e. Indicative total student enrolments
3,070 enrolments (September 2024)
f. Organisational chart
Refer to https://www.ubss.edu.au/about-us/?tab=Governance
g. Locations
| Locations | State |
|---|---|
| Levels 10 & 11, 233 Castlereagh Street, SYDNEY, NSW 2000, Australia | New South Wales |
| Level 3, 137 Days Road, Regency Park, SA 5010, Australia | South Australia |
| Level 2, 222 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia | Victoria |
h. Overview of campuses, facilities, learning resources and services
j. Arrangements with other parties to deliver courses
Not applicable
k. Public annual reports
Not applicable
l. How to lodge a complaint
Refer to the Complaints and Appeals Policies (Academic, Non-academic) at https://www.ubss.edu.au/policies-and-procedures/
m. Contact details
General Enquiries
Sydney CBD Campus
Level 10
233 Castlereagh Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
AUSTRALIA
Phone: 1300 422 422
Email: [email protected]
Melbourne CBD Campus
Level 2
222 Bourke Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
AUSTRALIA
Phone: 1300 422 422
Email: [email protected]
Adelaide Campus
Level 3
137 Days Road
Regency Park SA 5010
AUSTRALIA
Phone: 1300 422 422
Email: [email protected]
Admissions Enquiries
GCA Admissions Centre
Level 10
233 Castlereagh Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
AUSTRALIA
Phone: +61 2 9261 4161
Email: [email protected]
1. LIST OF ALL HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES
a. The accreditation status of each course of study
Courses offered by GCA are accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). The renewal date is 30/06/2025.
LIST OF ALL HIGHER EUDCATION COURSES
| CRICOS Course Code | Course Name | TEQSA Course ID |
|---|---|---|
| 070347D | Diploma of Accounting | CRS1200282 |
| 068410J | Diploma of Business | CRS1200280 |
| 070346E | Associate Degree of Accounting | CRS1200281 |
| 068407D | Associate Degree of Business | CRS1200279 |
| 062949M | Bachelor of Accounting | CRS1200277 |
| 068409B | Bachelor of Business | CRS1200278 |
084519G 084518G | Graduate Certificate in Business Administration Graduate Diploma in Business Administration | CRS1400145 CRS1400146 |
| 084520C | Master of Business Administration | CRS1400130 |
b. Qualification(s)
The qualifications of the courses offered by GCA correspond to the course names.
| CRICOS Course Code | Course Name | TEQSA Course ID |
|---|---|---|
| 070347D | Diploma of Accounting | CRS1200282 |
| 068410J | Diploma of Business | CRS1200280 |
| 070346E | Associate Degree of Accounting | CRS1200281 |
| 068407D | Associate Degree of Business | CRS1200279 |
| 062949M | Bachelor of Accounting | CRS1200277 |
| 068409B | Bachelor of Business | CRS1200278 |
084519G 084518G | Graduate Certificate in Business Administration Graduate Diploma in Business Administration | CRS1400145 CRS1400146 |
| 084520C | Master of Business Administration | CRS1400130 |
c. Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
The qualifications of the courses offered by GCA are recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
| CRICOS Course Code | Course Name | Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level |
|---|---|---|
| 070347D | Diploma of Accounting | 5 |
| 068410J | Diploma of Business | 5 |
| 070346E | Associate Degree of Accounting | 6 |
| 068407D | Associate Degree of Business | 6 |
| 062949M | Bachelor of Accounting | 7 |
| 068409B | Bachelor of Business | 7 |
084519G 084518G | Graduate Certificate in Business Administration Graduate Diploma in Business Administration | 8 8 |
| 084520C | Master of Business Administration | 9 |
d. Recognition of each course by the relevant professional bodies
Courses offered by GCA are accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) / Certified Practising Accountant Australia (CPAA) / Institute of Public Accountants (IPA):
Bachelor of Accounting
Master of Business Administration
e. International students studying on an Australian student visa
Courses offered by GCA are authorised to be offered to international students studying on an Australian student visa.
Refer to b. Qualification(s).
f. Duration of each course
| CRICOS Course Code | Course Name | TEQSA Course ID |
|---|---|---|
| 070347D | Diploma of Accounting | 52 |
| 068410J | Diploma of Business | 52 |
| 070346E | Associate Degree of Accounting | 104 |
| 068407D | Associate Degree of Business | 104 |
| 062949M | Bachelor of Accounting | 156 |
| 068409B | Bachelor of Business | 156 |
084519G 084518G | Graduate Certificate in Business Administration Graduate Diploma in Business Administration | 26 52 |
| 084520C | Master of Business Administration | 104 |
g. Credit and recognition of prior learning policy
Refer to the Recognition of Prior Learning Policy at Policies and Procedures
At Group Colleges Australia (GCA), we are committed to providing a high-quality educational experience and clear communication with our students. We understand that your education is a significant investment, and we strive to ensure you have all the necessary information to make informed decisions about your studies.
We will always endeavor to provide reasonable notice of any changes to GCA’s operations that may affect your choice of, or ability to participate in, your intended course(s) of study. This includes, but is not limited to:
We will communicate important updates through various channels to ensure you receive timely notification. These may include:
The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) is an initiative of the Australian Government to assist international and domestic higher education students whose education providers are unable to fully deliver their program of study.
GCA will meet the tuition assurance requirements in accordance with the ESOS Act 2000 and the Higher Education Support Act 2003. GCA is committed to joining the TPS to protect students if GCA ceases to provide a program of study in which a student is enrolled. GCA is committed to ensuring that students are protected and are eligible for a refund of the unused portion of any prepaid tuition fees (i.e. tuition for which they have paid but which has not yet been delivered) rather than a full refund, in recognition of the fact that they may obtain credit for the study already completed. Additionally, GCA has a teach out agreements with various providers to ensure that students are not disadvantaged by any discontinuation of services and provides an efficient transfer process in order to meet regulatory requirements monitored by TEQSA.
The TPS ensures that students are able to either:
If SAHE cannot deliver the program a student has paid for, the TPS will help the student find another program with minimal disruption to their studies. The TPS will use an online placement service to give the student all the information they need so they understand their options and can choose an alternative course that best suits them. Support in using the system will be available to students if they need it. If a student is unable to find a suitable alternative program, the TPS will refund the tuition fees that have been paid, for the part of the program that they have not yet received.
Students can contact the TPS by using the contact details given below:
Email: [email protected]
Within Australia phone: 1300 980 434 Outside Australia phone: +61 1300 980 434
Website: https://tps.gov.au
In the unlikely event that GCA is unable to deliver a course in full, the student will be offered a refund of the unused portion of prepaid tuition fees. The refund will be paid to the student within fourteen days of the day on which the course ceased being provided. Alternatively, the student may be offered enrolment in a suitable alternative course at no extra cost. The student has the right to choose whether they would prefer a refund of the unused portion of prepaid tuition fees, or to accept a place in another course.
If the student chooses placement in another course, they will be asked to sign a document to indicate acceptance the placement. If [insert provider name here] is unable to provide a refund or place the student in an alternative course, the Tuition Protection Service (TPS) will assist the student to find a suitable alternative course at no extra cost.
GCA is a registered independent higher education provider and its courses are accredited by the Australian Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA). Group Colleges Australia Pty Ltd trading as Universal Business School Sydney (UBSS).
Street Address:
Level 10, 233 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Postal Address:
Locked Bag A3100
Sydney South NSW 1235
Phone Number:
T: + 61 1300 422 422
F: + 61 2 9310 1548
