Authorisation of a Non-University Institution - Western Australia

Description

You will require authorisation if you intend to operate a non-university institution that provides higher education courses. A non-university institution is authorised to provide a higher education course if:

  • a self-accrediting authorisation is in force for the institution and the course is accredited under this authorisation; or
  • a provider's authorisation is in force for the institution and the course has received ministerial accreditation.

A non-university institution may be granted a self-accrediting authorisation or a provider's authorisation by applying to the Minister.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

Please consult the Contact Officer for information regarding eligibility requirements.

Duration

5 years.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Fees will vary depending on your circumstances. Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Forms

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Application for Registration as a Higher Education Provider - Please consult the Contact Officer for information on forms to be submitted.

Act(s) name

Higher Education Act 2004 WA

Regulation(s) name

Higher Education Regulations 2005 WA

Additional information

An application request for self-accrediting authorisation must:

  • be accompanied by a payment agreement; and
  • include the prescribed information.

An application request for a provider's authorisation must:

  • be accompanied by the fee prescribed by, or calculated under, the regulations; and
  • include the prescribed information.

Please note that prospective providers must contact the Agency at least 6 months before submitting an application to advise of an intention to apply for registration and to clarify application evidence requirements.

Administering agency

Department of Education

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Enquiries, Department of Education Services

Department of Education
Operating address: Level 9
20 Walters Drive
Osborne Park, Western Australia 6017
Phone: 08 9441 1900
Email: info@des.wa.gov.au