CRICOS July 2026 Update: 245 New Courses Added, 89 Removed, and Hundreds of Fees Updated
The latest July 2026 update to Australia’s CRICOS database introduces hundreds of changes affecting universities, vocational education providers, tuition fees, and registered study programs.
To understand the scope of the update, we compared the previous CRICOS dataset with the latest release. The results reveal that while the overall database grew by only 156 records, the underlying changes are far more significant. Hundreds of existing courses were updated, dozens of programs disappeared from the register, and many new qualifications became available for international students.
July 2026 CRICOS Update at a Glance
| Change | Number |
| New registered courses | 245 |
| Removed courses | 89 |
| Existing courses updated | 243 |
| Tuition fee changes | 126 |
| Estimated total course cost changes | 210 |
| Non-tuition fee changes | 187 |
| Course duration changes | 42 |
The figures above are based on a direct comparison between the previous and current CRICOS datasets.
245 New Courses Have Been Added
The July update introduces 245 newly registered CRICOS courses, expanding study opportunities across both the higher education and vocational education sectors.
Among the newly registered programs are qualifications in healthcare, architecture, design, community services, and pharmacy.
Examples include:
| CRICOS Code | Course |
| 120970G | Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) |
| 120925A | Certificate IV in Community Services |
| 120900K | Diploma of Community Services |
| 120810A | Bachelor of Architectural Studies |
| 120808F | Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Art History |
The newly registered programs include undergraduate degrees, vocational qualifications, and several modern double-degree pathways, reflecting continued demand in healthcare, social services, and interdisciplinary education.
89 Courses Are No Longer Listed
The latest database also removes 89 courses that were present in the previous release.
Examples include:
| CRICOS Code | Course |
| 084236G | Master of Legal Administration |
| 075391D | Master of Marketing |
| 111969H | Certificate IV in Interior Decoration |
| 107659A | Bachelor of Health Transformation |
It is important to note that a course disappearing from the current CRICOS dataset does not automatically mean the program has permanently closed. In many cases, courses are replaced by new registrations, consolidated into revised programs, or removed after their registration period expires.
Tuition Fees Continue to Change
One of the most noticeable aspects of the July 2026 update is the large number of tuition fee revisions.
Our comparison identified:
- 126 courses with updated tuition fees
- 210 courses with revised estimated total course costs
- 187 courses with updated non-tuition fees
The changes include both increases and decreases, demonstrating that tuition adjustments are not always one-directional.
Example: University of Western Australia
Diploma in Commerce
- Previous estimated total course cost: A$43,301
- Current estimated total course cost: A$45,470
Engineering Degree Transfer Program
- Previous estimated total course cost: A$29,624
- Current estimated total course cost: A$25,300
While some programs became more expensive, others experienced significant reductions, reinforcing the importance of checking current CRICOS data before making enrolment decisions.
One of the Largest Cost Increases
Among the most significant changes identified in the July release is the revised estimated cost for the Secondary Years 7–12 program offered by Brighton Grammar School.
| Previous Cost | Current Cost | Difference |
| A$286,626 | A$409,994 | +A$123,368 |
Large revisions like this illustrate why relying on outdated tuition information can lead to substantial budgeting errors for international students and their families.
Other Changes Across the Database
Beyond course additions and tuition updates, the July release also includes several administrative revisions.
These include:
- updates to course duration;
- revised non-tuition fees;
- changes to Fields of Education classifications;
- minor adjustments to course titles;
- updates to course status and registration information.
Although individually small, these modifications help ensure that the CRICOS register accurately reflects current provider information.
What This Means for International Students
Students planning to study in Australia should treat every CRICOS update as an opportunity to verify course information before submitting applications.
Even when a program remains available, important details such as tuition fees, total study costs, duration, or registration status may have changed since the previous release.
Education agents, migration advisers, and institutions that rely on historical CRICOS data should also ensure their internal databases remain synchronized with the latest official register.
Conclusion
The July 2026 CRICOS update is primarily a data maintenance release rather than a structural redesign of the register. However, the comparison between the previous and current datasets reveals substantial activity behind the scenes.
The latest release includes:
- 245 newly registered courses,
- 89 removed registrations,
- 243 updated course records,
- hundreds of tuition and fee revisions, and
- dozens of administrative updates affecting duration and course information.
For prospective international students, these changes reinforce the importance of consulting the most recent CRICOS data before choosing a course or estimating the total cost of studying in Australia.
Sources
- Australian Government – Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
- Department of Education, Australian Government.
- Comparative analysis of the July 2026 CRICOS datasets conducted using the official published course register.