TEQSA registers the Australian College of Applied Professions as a University College

TEQSA has decided to register the Navitas Professional Institute, trading as the Australian College of Applied Professions (ACAP), as a University College.

The TEQSA Commission made this decision after the presentation of new evidence, following a previous decision by TEQSA in July 2021.

TEQSA Acting Chief Commissioner Adrienne Nieuwenhuis said the national higher education regulator accepted that ACAP now meets the standards for registration as a University College.

The University College category was established in July 2021 following reforms to the categorisation of Australian higher education providers.

There are now 8 providers in the University College category, offering a diverse range of courses in fields such as: Education, Creative Arts, Health and Society and Culture.

ACAP began as the Australian College of Applied Psychology in 1983. It was acquired by Navitas in 2006 and today offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields such as psychology, mental health professions, human services and business.

Quotes attributable to TEQSA Acting Chief Commissioner Adrienne Nieuwenhuis

“TEQSA congratulates the Australian College of Applied Professions on achieving registration as Australia’s eighth University College.

“The University College category recognises mature providers with strong academic processes and student outcomes, and who engage with industry, the professions and the community.”

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