Universal Business School Sydney (UBSS)

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About

The Universal Business School Sydney (UBSS) is a member of Group Colleges Australia (GCA), a consortium of educational institutions with headquarters in Sydney, Australia. UBSS is an independent Higher Education Provider (iHEP) that offers undergraduate degrees in Business and Accounting as well as a Master of Business Administration (with streams in accounting and entrepreneurship). 

UBSS is in the business of transforming lives. Students from all over the world come to UBSS filled with hope and ambition – we assist in transforming them into informed, focused and optimistic professionals who will facilitate change themselves. 

Our nationally recognised undergraduate and postgraduate programs prepare you for the challenges of the global business marketplace. Choose the specialist Australian Business College with accredited, flexible study options that make you indispensable. At UBSS, we provide the learning environment for the entrepreneurs of the future.

The UBSS campus is situated in the World Square precinct. Located on 233 Castlereagh Street in Sydney, UBSS is in the heart of the city, conveniently located near shopping venues, restaurants and famous Sydney attractions such as Hyde Park, Darling Harbour and Chinatown. It is easily accessible being just a five-minute walk to Town Hall station.

TOP 10 Education Provider in Australia for Teaching Quality*
#1 MBA Business School in Australia for Learner Engagement*
#1 MBA Business School in Sydney CBD for Student Support*

*As per the Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) 2018, funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training. 

Contact

Phone: 1300 422 422

Email: info@ubss.edu.au
           info@gca.edu.au
Website: visit the 
UBSS website and the GCA Group of Companies website

Level 10
233 Castlereagh Street
Sydney NSW 2000 

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Events

Important Dates

At UBSS we offer three intakes a year:

Trimester 1: January
Trimester 2: May
Trimester 3: September 

To view our academic calendars for specific dates.


Open day

To pay us a visit or arrange a campus tour please contact us on 1300 422 422 or email us on info@ubss.edu.au.

Student Outcomes

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Policies and Services

Admission criteria

Undergraduate Course Requirements

Domestic Students

Domestic students can apply online directly to UBSS. For domestic students there are four new entry pathways into UBSS courses:

  • Recent High School Leaver with ATAR (within 2 years)
  • Transfer from other universities
  • VET study pathway
  • Work and life experience

Admission to the Bachelor program (complete 24 units), Diploma level or Associate Degree (respectively AQF Levels 5‐7) require the completion of the NSW Higher School Certificate (or equivalent) with an ATAR of 67.95.

International Students

Admission to all undergraduate courses offered by UBSS at AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree), including the nested Associate Degree and Diploma awards, requires the completion of:

  • The NSW Higher School Certificate (or equivalent) with an ATAR of 67.95 (no ATAR adjustments or bonus point are offered by UBSS); or
  • Completion of an accredited Australian Vocational Education qualification recognised at AQF level 5 (Diploma) or above; or
  • Completion of overseas university qualifications at Bachelor degree level or higher.

In addition, applicants who have not completed a minimum of an AQF Level 5 (Diploma) level qualification or completed senior secondary certificate within the past two (2) years in Australia must prove adequate English language proficiency by obtaining a minimum of IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent.

View the UBSS Course Admissions Policy.

For more information about English entry requirements please see the GCA English Language Proficiency Assessment Policy and Procedures.

Postgraduate Course Requirements

Admission to all postgraduate courses offered by UBSS at AQF Level 8 (Post-graduate degree) and above, including the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) (AQF Level 9), nested Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (AQF Level 8) and Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (AQF Level 8) awards, and requires the completion of:

  • Bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or postgraduate award in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
  • Completion of overseas university qualifications at the level of Bachelor degree (AQF 7) or higher.

In addition, applicants whose first language is NOT English and who have not completed at least an AQF Level 7 (Bachelor) qualification within the past two years (2) in Australia must prove adequate English language proficiency by obtaining a minimum of IELTS score of 6.0 (with both written and oral bands of no less than 6.0) or equivalent.

Read the UBSS Course Admissions Policy.

For more information about English entry requirements please see the GCA English Language Proficiency Assessment Policy and Procedures.

Applicants with higher education study

UBSS recognizes higher education study completed in Australia or overseas.

Students who complete Bachelor degree level qualifications at overseas institutions may be required to submit their qualifications for AEI-NOOSR assessment in order to obtain a statement of equivalency.

Recognition of prior learning

UBSS offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to students who have completed or partially completed higher education studies.

For more information about the UBSS Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

UBSS recognises vocational education and training (VET) study completed in Australia. Completion of an accredited Australian Vocational Education qualification recognised at AQF level 5 (Diploma) or above gains direct entry into UBSS Undergraduate courses.

Read the UBSS Course Admissions Policy.

Applicants with work and life experience

Proven record of relevant professional, management or business related work experience of no less than 5 years may be taken into consideration for admission into the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration course only.

If you have any admission enquiries please email us on info@ubss.edu.au or call our Admissions Centre on +61 2 9261 4161.

Applicants with a recent secondary education (within the past two years)

Australian Year 12 students

UBSS recognises Year 12 studies completed in Australia. Completion of the NSW Higher School Certificate (or equivalent) with an ATAR of 67.95 or above gains direct entry into UBSS Undergraduate courses.

Interstate or overseas Year 12

Completion of the NSW Higher School Certificate (or interstate/overseas equivalent) with an ATAR of 67.95 or above gains direct entry into UBSS Undergraduate courses.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

UBSS welcomes all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. UBSS is proud to acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of the land.

Domestic applications with overseas qualifications

Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications need to meet the entry requirements outlined above for the course they are interested in. If you have any admission enquiries please email us on: info@ubss.edu.au or call our Admissions Centre on +61 2 9261 4161.

English language requirements

For more information about English entry requirements please see the GCA English Language Proficiency Assessment Policy and Procedures.

How to apply

Apply direct to UBSS

If you have any admission enquiries please email us on info@ubss.edu.au or call our Admissions Centre on +61 2 9261 4161.

Enrolment

Acceptance of offer

Successful applicants can accept the offer once the offer letter is granted. The Offer Letter is valid for 30 days.

Advanced standing

Applications for credit transfer must be submitted by the end of the second week of the first trimester of enrolment.

Deferment

Read the UBSS Deferment Policy.

Fees and charges

For complete information about UBSS fees and charges, please visit the UBSS website, select the specific course you are interested in and all course fees will be displayed for you.

 

Where to get further information

  • Universal Business School Sydney – Universal Business School Sydney's Institute Profile
  • TEQSA national register – The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia's independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education
  • ComparED – The ComparED website provides prospective students with transparent institution information from recent graduates and current students views.
  • Study Assist – Information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study.

Student Profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at the institution. It provides data on all students who commenced undergraduate study in the most relevant recent intake period, including those admitted through all offer rounds, across all Australian campuses, and international students studying in Australia.

For more information about the Student Profile, please visit Student Profile explained.

Applicant background Trimester three intake 2019
Number of students No. of students Percentage of all students % of all students
(A) Higher education study N/A N/A
(B) Vocational education and training (VET) study N/A N/A
(C) Work and life experience N/A N/A
(D) Recent secondary education    
  • Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
N/A N/A
  • Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered
N/A N/A
  • Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor
N/A N/A
(E) International students 1640 100%
All students 1640 100%

<5   - the number of students is less than 5

N/A - Students not accepted in this category

N/P - Not published to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

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