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Can’t apply for 485 because of offshore online study? The ‘rescue kit’ is here — complete in 8 months at a nice price!

Key points

Does offshore online study mean I cannot apply for a 485 visa?

Not necessarily. You must meet both requirements: at least 92 registered course weeks and at least 16 months in Australia from course commencement. If you studied online offshore, check whether that left you with less than 16 months of study in Australia.

  • In 2023, Kaplan MBA units cost AUD 4,200 each before discounts. Group of Eight master’s graduates with an average mark of 65 could receive a 30% tuition discount.

Published December 2023. Most recent article on this topic: Australia’s new rules for Subclass 485 secondary applicants: can you still include your partner? Cohabitation certificates and student visa renewal requirements

After yesterday’s article on offshore study no longer meeting Australian study requirements, many readers asked

What to do? What to do? What to do?

First, you need to work out whether you’re actually affected.

What is the Australian Study Requirement (ASR) for lodging a Subclass 485 visa?

First, you must meeta registered course length of 92 weeksCRICOS CODE)。

Second, you must have

So:

It’s not the case that

Students preparing to lodge a 485 should instead be asking:?

For more detail, revisit:Offshore online study no longer meets the Australian study requirement — how do you respond to the 485 concession being cancelled, and how is the 16 months actually counted?

Students who studied online from overseas for more than one semester can contact us for an assessment.

Remedies

If you have already graduated or finished your final subject and find you don’t meet the requirement, the basic approach is to。

This article introduces some。

If your original background is a

Standard structure: 12 subjects, six semesters, 2 subjects per semester

In the best case, a commerce background can receive credit for up to 8 subjects

leaving only 4 subjects to complete

List price per subject: AUD 4,200 (2023)

If you hold a Group of Eight master’s degree with a 65 WAM

So 4 subjects over 8 months —

IMC-MBA

Standard structure: 12 subjects; up to 6 subjects may be credited, meaning

Graduates of the University of Sydney Master of Project Management

University of Sydney Master of Media Practice

Per-subject price: AUD 2,970, ,

Torrens-MBA

Standard structure: 12 subjects; most Australian commerce master’s graduates can receive credit for 6 subjects,

Total cost for the 6 subjects: AUD 16,485

If you are an

*** The above programs may be adjusted later — move quickly to lock in your spot!

Master’s graduates from other disciplines can of course also apply for these MBA programs;

Tomorrow we’ll introduce one-year master’s programs, including pathways that support migration — covering commerce, engineering, IT, and more. Stay tuned!

For commerce and other disciplines, if you’d like a detailed look at top-up course options tailored to your situation, please add our consultant below!

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Questions and answers

Can master’s graduates from other fields choose a Kaplan, IMC or Torrens MBA and receive credit exemptions?

Master’s graduates from other fields can also choose a Kaplan, IMC or Torrens MBA, with the number of credit exemptions assessed individually by the institution.

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