Top 25 New CRICOS Courses Added in the May 2026 Update
The May 2026 CRICOS course database update brings a fresh set of newly listed courses for international students in Australia. After comparing the April and May course datasets, we found 219 courses that appear in the May database but were not present in the April version.
This article highlights 25 notable new CRICOS courses from the May update. The selection includes high-interest areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, nursing, physiotherapy, clinical psychology, construction, early childhood education, digital marketing, business analytics, graphic design and commercial cookery.
The goal is not to list every new course, but to show a useful snapshot of what has changed and where new study options are appearing.
Methodology: how these new courses were identified
For this comparison, the April CRICOS course database was used as the baseline. The May CRICOS course database was then checked against it using the CRICOS Course Code as the unique identifier.
A course was treated as “new” if:
- its CRICOS Course Code appears in the May database;
- the same CRICOS Course Code does not appear in the April database;
- the row contains a valid course record.
Based on this method, the May dataset contains 219 newly listed CRICOS courses.
What changed in the May 2026 CRICOS course update?
The new courses are not spread evenly across all study areas. Several fields dominate the update.
The largest group is Architecture and Building, with many new construction, bricklaying and building-related courses. There is also a visible increase in Management and Commerce, especially business, marketing and AI-related business programs.
Another important trend is the continued growth of Information Technology, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data science programs. Health, education and creative arts also appear in the new course list.
Top 25 new CRICOS courses in the May 2026 database
| # | CRICOS Course Code | Course Name | Provider | Provider Code | Course Level | Duration | Estimated Total Cost |
| 1 | 120433K | Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence | Monash University | 00008C | Bachelor Degree | 158 weeks | $176,690 |
| 2 | 120467M | Master of Information Technology (Cybersecurity) | Queensland Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd | 04013G | Masters Degree (Coursework) | 104 weeks | $48,250 |
| 3 | 120468K | Master of Information Technology (Data Science) | Queensland Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd | 04013G | Masters Degree (Coursework) | 104 weeks | $48,250 |
| 4 | 120529B | Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning | Macquarie University | 00002J | Bachelor Degree | 156 weeks | $149,419 |
| 5 | 120427H | Professional Doctorate of Physiotherapy | Bond University | 00017B | Doctoral Degree | 208 weeks | $179,800 |
| 6 | 120445F | Bachelor of Nursing (Clinical Leadership) | Deakin University | 00113B | Bachelor Degree | 156 weeks | $145,300 |
| 7 | 0101389 | Master of Clinical Psychology | University of Southern Queensland | 00244B | Masters Degree (Coursework) | 104 weeks | $63,680 |
| 8 | 120597A | Bachelor of Games | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | 00122A | Bachelor Degree | 156 weeks | $150,879 |
| 9 | 120599K | Bachelor of Creative Writing | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | 00122A | Bachelor Degree | 156 weeks | $136,479 |
| 10 | 120532G | Master of Business Analytics - Master of International Business | University of Wollongong | 00102E | Masters Degree (Coursework) | 104 weeks | $92,654 |
| 11 | 120538A | Master of Project Management - Master of Supply Chain Management | University of Wollongong | 00102E | Masters Degree (Coursework) | 104 weeks | $92,654 |
| 12 | 120446E | Diploma of Graphic Design | TAFE SA | 00092B | Diploma | 52 weeks | $19,800 |
| 13 | 120447D | Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design | TAFE SA | 00092B | Advanced Diploma | 52 weeks | $19,800 |
| 14 | 120526E | Diploma of Health and Human Sciences | Southern Cross University | 01241G | Diploma | 52 weeks | $28,000 |
| 15 | 120527D | Diploma of Clinical and Allied Health | Southern Cross University | 01241G | Diploma | 52 weeks | $28,000 |
| 16 | 120564K | Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care | Chisholm Institute | 00881F | Certificate III | 52 weeks | $14,611 |
| 17 | 120608C | Advanced Diploma of Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Magill College Pty Ltd | 01994M | Advanced Diploma | 66 weeks | $11,800 |
| 18 | 120460G | Diploma of Digital Marketing | ILSC (Brisbane) Pty Ltd | 02137M | Diploma | 66 weeks | $9,250 |
| 19 | 120432M | Diploma of Social Media Marketing with Artificial Intelligence | Original Campus Pty Ltd | 03668J | Diploma | 68 weeks | $9,500 |
| 20 | 120553B | Diploma of Civil Construction Design | Australian Skills Centre Pty Ltd | 03249F | Diploma | 78 weeks | $23,000 |
| 21 | 120516G | Advanced Diploma of Surveying | Scientific Research Development Institute of Technology Australia Pty Ltd | 04225F | Advanced Diploma | 49 weeks | $18,850 |
| 22 | 120512M | Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying | Education Access (Australia) Pty Ltd | 02450B | Certificate III | 60 weeks | $19,500 |
| 23 | 120611H | Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology | ASHT Pty Ltd | 01774A | Certificate IV | 26 weeks | $10,500 |
| 24 | 120422B | Certificate III in Commercial Cookery | Harvard International College Pty Ltd | 04024D | Certificate III | 52 weeks | $20,400 |
| 25 | 120207J | Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care | Omeo College Pty Ltd | 04441J | Diploma | 52 weeks | $21,750 |
Key trends from the new course list
1. Artificial intelligence is becoming more visible in CRICOS listings
The May update includes several AI-related courses. The most notable example is Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence from Monash University, listed under CRICOS Course Code 120433K.
There are also vocational and private-provider options such as:
- Advanced Diploma of Artificial Intelligence (AI) — CRICOS Course Code 120608C
- Diploma of Social Media Marketing with Artificial Intelligence — CRICOS Course Code 120432M
- Diploma of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Marketing — CRICOS Course Code 120520M
This shows that AI is no longer limited to postgraduate university programs. It is now appearing across bachelor, diploma and marketing-related study pathways.
2. Cybersecurity and data science remain strong study areas
The new May database includes:
- Master of Information Technology (Cybersecurity) — CRICOS Course Code 120467M
- Master of Information Technology (Data Science) — CRICOS Course Code 120468K
Both are offered by Queensland Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd and have the same listed duration and estimated total course cost: 104 weeks and $48,250.
For students searching for IT-related CRICOS courses, these two examples are especially relevant because they match current demand areas: cybersecurity, data science and advanced IT skills.
3. Health and allied health options expanded
The May update includes several health-related courses at different qualification levels.
Examples include:
- Professional Doctorate of Physiotherapy — Bond University — CRICOS Course Code 120427H
- Bachelor of Nursing (Clinical Leadership) — Deakin University — CRICOS Course Code 120445F
- Master of Clinical Psychology — University of Southern Queensland — CRICOS Course Code 0101389
- Diploma of Clinical and Allied Health — Southern Cross University — CRICOS Course Code 120527D
These courses are important because health remains one of the most searched and carefully compared study areas for international students.
4. Building and construction courses dominate the update
One of the clearest signals in the May dataset is the large number of new courses in Architecture and Building.
Examples include:
- Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying — CRICOS Course Code 120512M
- Diploma of Civil Construction Design — CRICOS Course Code 120553B
- Advanced Diploma of Surveying — CRICOS Course Code 120516G
- Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) — several new providers
This category appears strongly in the new course list, especially at Certificate III, Certificate IV and Diploma levels.
5. Business, analytics and supply chain programs are still expanding
The University of Wollongong added several double-master combinations in the May database. Examples include:
- Master of Business Analytics - Master of International Business — CRICOS Course Code 120532G
- Master of Project Management - Master of Supply Chain Management — CRICOS Course Code 120538A
- Master of Business Analytics - Master of Marketing — CRICOS Course Code 120533F
- Master of Professional Accounting - Master of Business Analytics — CRICOS Course Code 120546A
These programs show the continuing overlap between analytics, business, marketing, accounting, project management and supply chain management.
Why students should not rely on a static CRICOS course list
The May update proves why a static list of CRICOS courses quickly becomes outdated. Between the April and May datasets alone, 219 new course codes appeared.
For students, agents and researchers, this means that course availability should always be checked against a current database. A course that was not visible in April may appear in May. Likewise, some courses can disappear, expire or change over time.
That is why a searchable CRICOS course database is more useful than a simple static list. It allows users to search by course name, CRICOS code, provider, field of education, course level and other filters.
How to check a new CRICOS course
When reviewing a course, always check the following details:
- CRICOS Course Code
- provider name
- CRICOS Provider Code
- course level
- duration
- tuition fee
- non-tuition fee
- estimated total course cost
- whether the course is marked as expired
A valid CRICOS Course Code is essential. It helps confirm that the course is listed in the CRICOS database and can be checked directly by code.
Final thoughts
The May 2026 CRICOS update shows strong movement in several practical and high-demand areas: artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, health, psychology, construction, early childhood education, business analytics and digital marketing.
The strongest pattern is the growth of vocational and applied courses, especially in building, construction, automotive electrical technology and early childhood education. At the same time, universities continue to add high-value degrees in AI, health, psychology, planning and business.
For international students, the main lesson is simple: CRICOS data changes regularly. Before making decisions, always check the current course record, provider code, duration and estimated total cost.