As the end of 2025 approaches, we sincerely thank you for your continued support over the past year. Our undergraduate international student applications are now closed, and we appreciate your efforts in facilitating student enrollment.

First Semester 2026 (Semester 1, 2026)The vast majority of postgraduate courses will continue to accept applications, with a deadline of December 18, 2025.

Please remind students to ensure they submit their applications before the deadline to be considered for the next round of admissions.

For key dates regarding the upcoming semester, please refer to our notification from last month.

Application dates for other intakes can be found at: Application and semester dates

I. Important Notices:

1. Must use the applicant's own email address (Applicants’ own email address)

We have discovered multiple instances where agents did not use the student's personal email when submitting applications, but instead entered the agency's email address.
This violates Clause 9.1(m) of the agency agreement.

❗ Please be sure to remind your team: All applications must use the student's personal email, not the agency's email.

❗ Partners, please do not create separate email accounts; if absolutely necessary, you must inform the student and provide proof! And you must disclose the password!
The system monitors applications using agency emails, and discovery may lead to compliance penalties.

2. Avoidable visa refusals – Health checks and DHA document requests

Recently, many refusal cases have occurred because students did not complete required medical examinations or failed to respond to DHA document requests within the specified timeframe. These refusals could have been entirely avoided.

If the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) requires a student to undergo a medical exam, provide biometrics, or submit additional documents, the student must complete these within the designated period.
If a student cannot meet the deadline, they should immediately contact DHA using the contact information provided in the notification to explain the reason.

If students ignore these requirements, it may lead to refusal and affect their future visa applications. Please clearly communicate this to your clients.

II. Postgraduate Updates

1. Reminder: Students with unconditional offers for 2026 S1 SAP/OSAP must submit final transcripts promptly

Students who have received unconditional offers for 2026 S1 through SAP/OSAP, please submit final academic documents as soon as grades are released so we can complete their special admission process.

If a student fails courses in their final semester and no longer meets the admission requirements, please contact the admissions team immediately.
Early notification helps us assist students with deferring enrollment or handling visa-related matters.

Proactive communication ensures we can provide timely advice to students and minimize impact on their study plans.

2. Latest updates on the SAP/OSAP process for the second semester 2026 (S2 2026)

We are pleased to announce that starting from S2 2026, postgraduate courses in Computer Science will be included in the SAP/OSAP process (70 points!!!

This will provide more opportunities for students interested in advancing in the field of computer science and make the application process smoother and more user-friendly for both students and agents.

The latest SAP/OSAP application form has been updated; please see the attachment.

3. Reminder: Second round of offers for Master of Nursing for 2026 S1

The second round of unconditional offers was issued on November 27, 2025.
Students must accept by December 19, 2025.

III. Undergraduate Updates

1. The SAP undergraduate special admission process for 2026 S2 is now open

Please refer to the attachment for the application form.

High School Diploma SAP:

• Completion letters can be issued as early as October 2025.
• SAP forms must be signed and submitted after December 1, 2025.

Predicted / Forecast Results SAP:

• Predicted grade letters and SAP forms can be issued and submitted as early as December 1, 2025.

2. Reminder: 2026 S1 – USFP Packaged Offer

USFP final grades have been released, and students meeting academic requirements were issued offers on Monday, December 8, 2025.

• Unconditional Offer: Students must accept and pay by December 15, 2025.
• Conditional Offer (Language): Students must submit language test results by December 22, 2025.
• Conditional Offer (Math Prerequisite): Students must submit proof by January 16, 2026.

3. Pharmacy course updates

In accordance with the latest requirements from the Pharmacy Board of Australia (PBA), we have updated the internship duration and course structure for the following degrees:

Courses involved:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy and Management (Honours) and Master of Pharmacy Practice
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) and Master of Pharmacy Practice

Main changes:

• Pre-internship duration adjusted from 2030 hours to 1071 or 1141 hours (depending on the specific degree)
• Updated the Master of Pharmacy Practice course structure to better align with industry requirements
• PBA has confirmed: Students in the above combined degrees can directly sit the registration exam without completing the independent internship year (1575 hours) specified by PBA

These adjustments will not affect student applications, internship quality, or learning outcomes; CRICOS information has been updated accordingly.

4.Reminder: Bachelor of Visual Arts undergraduate portfolio submission requirements

The SCA team has provided the following advice; please convey this to students preparing their art portfolios:

• The portfolio should highlight original artworks
• May include a small amount of fan art to demonstrate technique, but should not dominate
• The optimal number is 10 completed works
• Sketches, process images, etc., can be combined onto one page, but must remain clear
• Each completed work is recommended to be uploaded separately
• It is strongly recommended to include titles, media, dimensions, and a brief conceptual description

Please save this information to guide future applicants.

IV. Admissions team duty arrangements during the Christmas and New Year holidays

The admissions team will continue to operate during the holidays, but please note the public holiday schedule in New South Wales.

Due to reduced staffing and holiday impacts, processing times may be extended. It is advisable to submit applications and documents early to avoid delays.

Please refer to the duty schedule below for specific arrangements: