About the university
Kaplan Business School (KBS) is a private higher education institute with campuses in six Australian cities: Adelaide, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. It is part of the Kaplan brand and is registered with TEQSA as an Institute of Higher Education, not a university.
KBS focuses on business. Its main degrees are the MBA, the Master of Professional Accounting, the Master of Business Analytics, the Master of Information Technology and the Bachelor of Business. Its accounting master's is accredited by CPA Australia, CA ANZ and ACCA.
Indian students choose KBS for city-centre campuses, up to five intakes a year and fees below most universities: the Master of Business Analytics cost A$40,800 for the whole course in 2026. Most master's degrees take 1 year 8 months over five trimesters.
KBS is not in world university rankings, so compare it with universities on course content, class sizes and your career plans.
- Type
- Private Institute of Higher Education on TEQSA's National Register (PRV12094); not a university
- Campuses
- Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney
- Intakes
- Up to five a year: March, May, July, September and November
- Teaching periods
- Trimesters of 12 teaching weeks
- Subjects taught
- Business, accounting, business analytics, MBA and information technology
- Accounting accreditation
- Master of Professional Accounting accredited by CPA Australia, CA ANZ and ACCA
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- A$24,480
- Duration
- 1 year 8 months (5 trimesters, 12 subjects)
- Intakes
- March, May, July, September or November; Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in speaking and writing, 5.5 in listening and reading); PTE 50; TOEFL iBT 72; Duolingo 110
- Postgraduate
Master of Professional Accounting
- Fee / year
- A$24,480
- Duration
- 1 year 8 months (5 trimesters, 12 subjects)
- Intakes
- March, May, July, September or November; Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in speaking and writing, 5.5 in listening and reading); PTE 50; TOEFL iBT 72; Duolingo 110
- Postgraduate
Master of Information Technology
- Fee / year
- A$26,208
- Duration
- 1 year 8 months (5 trimesters, 12 subjects)
- Intakes
- March, July, September or November; Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in speaking and writing, 5.5 in listening and reading); PTE 50; TOEFL iBT 72; Duolingo 110
- Postgraduate
MBA – Master of Business Administration
- Fee / year
- A$29,460
- Duration
- 2 years (6 trimesters, 12 subjects)
- Intakes
- March, May, July, September or November; Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in speaking and writing, 5.5 in listening and reading); PTE 50; TOEFL iBT 72; Duolingo 110
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- A$27,200
- Duration
- 2 years (6 trimesters, 16 subjects)
- Intakes
- March, May, July, September or November; Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in speaking and writing, 5.5 in listening and reading); PTE 50; TOEFL iBT 72; Duolingo 110
- Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma of Business Analytics
- Fee / year
- A$27,200
- Duration
- 1 year (3 trimesters, 8 subjects)
- Intakes
- March, July or November; Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in speaking and writing, 5.5 in listening and reading); PTE 50; TOEFL iBT 72; Duolingo 110
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Information Technology
- Fee / year
- A$24,960
- Duration
- 3 years (9 trimesters, 24 subjects)
- Intakes
- March, May, July, September or November; Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in speaking and writing, 5.5 in listening and reading); PTE 50; TOEFL iBT 72; Duolingo 110
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- A$23,040
- Duration
- 3 years (9 trimesters, 24 subjects)
- Intakes
- March, May, July, September or November; Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in speaking and writing, 5.5 in listening and reading); PTE 50; TOEFL iBT 72; Duolingo 110
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Business Analytics | 1 year 8 months (5 trimesters, 12 subjects) | A$24,480 | ≈ ₹15.9 lakh |
| Master of Professional Accounting | 1 year 8 months (5 trimesters, 12 subjects) | A$24,480 | ≈ ₹15.9 lakh |
| Master of Information Technology | 1 year 8 months (5 trimesters, 12 subjects) | A$26,208 | ≈ ₹17 lakh |
| MBA – Master of Business Administration | 2 years (6 trimesters, 12 subjects) | A$29,460 | ≈ ₹19.1 lakh |
| Master of Accounting | 2 years (6 trimesters, 16 subjects) | A$27,200 | ≈ ₹17.7 lakh |
| Graduate Diploma of Business Analytics | 1 year (3 trimesters, 8 subjects) | A$27,200 | ≈ ₹17.7 lakh |
| Bachelor of Information Technology | 3 years (9 trimesters, 24 subjects) | A$24,960 | ≈ ₹16.2 lakh |
| Bachelor of Business | 3 years (9 trimesters, 24 subjects) | A$23,040 | ≈ ₹15 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Kaplan Business School with similar universities in Australia.
Scholarships
- Bachelor's and postgraduate
KBS High Achievers Scholarship
Value: Reduced tuition fees (amount set in KBS's scholarship document)
Eligibility: Outstanding academic record; for 2026, for example, a 75% average from a university outside Australia ranked in the global top 800, or 65% from a top-100 university. Apply with your course application, before accepting your offer.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Bachelor's and postgraduate
KBS International Student Scholarship (regional)
Value: Reduced tuition fees (see the South Asia scholarship document)
Eligibility: International students applying from outside Australia; regional conditions apply, so confirm that India is covered. Apply with your course application.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Bachelor's and postgraduate
Kaplan Alumni Scholarship
Value: Reduced tuition fees
Eligibility: Students who completed a course of at least four months with any Kaplan provider worldwide.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- CBSE or ISC Class 12: at least 60% for the bachelor's degree (55% for the diploma).
- State board Higher Secondary Certificate: at least 65% in four core subjects for the bachelor's (60% for the diploma).
- A diploma pathway is available if you are below the bachelor's entry score.
Postgraduate
- Master's degrees need an Australian bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification.
- Without a bachelor's, an advanced diploma or associate degree plus two years of relevant work experience can be accepted.
- KBS's pages do not say how it treats Indian three-year degrees; ask KBS to confirm before applying.
- Graduate certificates and diplomas can be a shorter step into the master's.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (bachelor's)
- Degree transcripts and certificate (master's)
- English test result (no more than two years old)
- Work experience letters, if applicable
- Financial documents for the student visa
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | Bachelor's and postgraduate: 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in speaking and writing and 5.5 in listening and reading. Diploma: 5.5 (writing 5.0). |
| PTE Academic | 50 for bachelor's and postgraduate courses; 46 for the diploma. |
| TOEFL iBT | 72 for bachelor's and postgraduate courses; 58 for the diploma. |
| Duolingo English Test | 110 for bachelor's and postgraduate courses; 100 for the diploma. |
| Other tests | Cambridge C1 Advanced (169), OET, LanguageCert and Kaplan Test of English are also accepted. Study in India does not count towards the study-in-English exemption. |
Accommodation and living costs
KBS has no student residences of its own. Its accommodation page points students to homestays (through the Australian Homestay Network), purpose-built student accommodation listed on NPAS, and private rentals or share houses. It does not publish weekly prices, so check the city you choose; our Australia guide has typical rents.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
KBS teaches in city-centre campuses in six cities, all with student lounges, computer labs, Wi-Fi and a 24/7 online library. Not every course runs at every campus.
- Sydney and Melbourne: the full range of business, analytics, accounting and IT courses.
- Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth: most master's degrees and the Bachelor of Business.
- Gold Coast: master's degrees including the MBA, analytics, accounting and IT.
- Trimesters of 12 teaching weeks with up to five intakes a year.
Careers and graduate outcomes
KBS's Master of Professional Accounting leads to entry into CPA Australia, CA ANZ and ACCA programs, which matters for accounting careers. KBS does not publish graduate employment figures on the pages we checked. For post-study work rules, see our Australia guide.
| What | Figure | Source |
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Studying in Australia
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FAQs
Is Kaplan Business School a university?
No. It is a private Institute of Higher Education registered with TEQSA. Its degrees are Australian qualifications, but it is not a university and is not in world rankings.
How much is the Master of Business Analytics?
A$40,800 for the whole course at 2026 rates (12 subjects at A$3,400 each), studied over 1 year 8 months. KBS had not published 2027 fees when we checked.
When can I start?
Most courses have five intakes a year: March, May, July, September and November. The Master of IT starts in March, July, September or November.
What IELTS score do I need?
6.0 overall for bachelor's and master's courses, with 6.0 in speaking and writing and 5.5 in listening and reading. PTE 50 and Duolingo 110 are also accepted.
What Class 12 marks do I need?
60% for CBSE or ISC, or 65% in four core subjects for state boards, for the Bachelor of Business.
Sources
- KBS: international fees (opens in a new tab)
- KBS: Master of Business Analytics (opens in a new tab)
- KBS: MBA (opens in a new tab)
- KBS: Master of Professional Accounting (opens in a new tab)
- KBS: Master of Information Technology (opens in a new tab)
- KBS: Bachelor of Business (opens in a new tab)
- KBS: Bachelor of Information Technology (opens in a new tab)
- KBS: Master of Accounting (opens in a new tab)
- KBS: English entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
- KBS: international entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
- KBS: scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- KBS: campus locations (opens in a new tab)
- KBS: accommodation (opens in a new tab)
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