{"id":1025397,"date":"2026-03-16T11:21:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T01:21:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soledu.net\/au\/?p=1025397"},"modified":"2026-03-23T13:54:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T03:54:33","slug":"australia-institutions-news-update-16-mar-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soledu.net\/au\/news\/australia-institutions-news-update-16-mar-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Australia Institutions News Update 16 MAR 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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1. Australian National University (ANU)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Major reduction in entry requirements for non-211 universities:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Postgraduate Entry:<\/strong> Most postgraduate course requirements have been lowered from WAM 85 to WAM 80<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • Scholarships:<\/strong> The International Chancellor\u2019s Scholarship (20% tuition fee reduction) requirement has been lowered from WAM 90 to WAM 85<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • Note:<\/strong> Requirements for graduates from 211-tier universities remain unchanged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    2. Queensland University of Technology (QUT)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    New Choice in Health Sciences: Bachelor of Podiatry (Graduate Entry)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Eligibility:<\/strong> Suitable for students who have already completed a health-related bachelor’s degree in Australia.<\/li>\n
    • Program Details:<\/strong> 2.5-year duration; July intake only.<\/li>\n
    • Application Deadline:<\/strong> April 21.<\/li>\n
    • Features:<\/strong> AHPRA accredited; includes an on-campus podiatry clinic with extensive clinical practice opportunities.<\/li>\n
    • Scholarships:<\/strong> Automatic assessment for the International Merit Scholarship (25%) or the International Talent Scholarship (20%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      3. Monash University<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Monash College AUD 8,000 Bursary Still Open:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Eligibility:<\/strong> New students enrolling in Foundation or Diploma courses for the 2026 intake.<\/li>\n
      • Selection:<\/strong> MAPP course bursaries are issued automatically (no nomination required). Other courses have limited spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        4. The University of Queensland (UQ)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Admission Adjustments for Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) from 2027:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Submission Deadline:<\/strong> International applicants must submit their applications by September 30<\/strong> of the year prior to enrollment.<\/li>\n
        • Selection Criteria:<\/strong> Based on a combined ranking of Academic Performance (60%) + Casper Test (40%). Offers will be released in multiple rounds.<\/li>\n
        • Casper Test:<\/strong> Exam dates have been announced. Australia Casper 1 (CSP \u2013 10400) is accepted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          5. Western Sydney University (WSU)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

          AUD 3,000 Bursary \u2013 Only Two Weeks Left!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Eligibility:<\/strong> 2026 intake students who accept their offer and pay tuition fees between February 9 and March 31.<\/li>\n
          • Benefit:<\/strong> Can be stacked with existing multi-year scholarships; deducted directly from the first-semester tuition.<\/li>\n
          • Final Deadline:<\/strong> March 31.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            6. Macquarie University<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            Updated English Language Requirements (Effective March 1):<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Adjustments:<\/strong> PTE Academic and TOEFL iBT score standards have been revised based on English proficiency levels and specific course categories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t
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