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How to apply for CRICOS registration

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How to apply to renew CRICOS registration

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How to apply to relocate or add a new location on CRICOS

Details on applying to relocate or add a new location to CRICOS registrations

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Information on how to apply to change student capacity on CRICOS

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How to add or withdraw a course on CRICOS

Find out how to add courses of study to CRICOS and withdraw them

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Notifications and approvals required of CRICOS registered providers

Providers are required to notify TEQSA of certain events

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How to apply to add a Foundation Program to CRICOS

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How to apply to add an ELICOS course to CRICOS

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