Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022C00105:reg:7:p7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022C00105
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 7 (pt 7/10)
Character Range: 61602–64592

'Australian University' is no longer deemed to have a specialised focus.

Research requirements

The undertaking of research that leads to new knowledge and original creative endeavour and research training are fundamental to the status of a higher education provider as an 'Australian University'.

Note: In assessing the research requirements in criteria B1.3.16-19, TEQSA may specify the matters to be considered in a legislative instrument. TEQSA will use existing national research benchmarking exercises where they are applicable. Where they are not applicable, TEQSA will benchmark against standard research indicators.

    16.   The higher education provider, within ten years after entry to the 'Australian University' category, undertakes research at or above one or both of the benchmark standards described in B1.3.19 that leads to the creation of new knowledge and original creative endeavour in:

          1. at least three, or at least 50 per cent, of the broad (2-digit) fields of education in which it delivers courses of study, whichever is greater, or

          2. all broad (2-digit) fields of education in which it has authority to self-accredit, in the case of a university with a specialised focus.

     1. Until the standard set out in criterion B1.3.16 is achieved, the provider undertakes research at or above one or both of the benchmark standards described in B1.3.19 that leads to the creation of new knowledge and original creative endeavour in:

              1. at least three, or at least 30 per cent, of the broad (2-digit) fields of education in which it delivers courses of study, whichever is greater, or

              2. all broad (2-digit) fields of education in which it has authority to self-accredit, in the case of a university with a specialised focus.

Note: Once the standard set out in criterion B1.3.16 is achieved, the provider's research requirements will thereafter be assessed against that standard and not criterion B1.3.17.

    18.   Where an 'Australian University' provider delivers courses of study in new broad (2‑digit) field/s of education, the provider may request that those field/s not be considered in the quantum of fields for the purposes of compliance with criteria B1.3.16 and B1.3.17 for a period of no more than ten years from the commencement of those course of study offerings.

    19.   The benchmark standards for research are:

          1. research that is 'world standard' measured using best practice indicators, and/or

          2. research of national standing in fields specific to Australia, in the case of research that is not easily captured by existing standard indicators.

B1.4 'Overseas University' Category

The higher education provider delivers at least one overseas higher education qualification in Australia. Its profile in Australia may be an element of its broader international offerings.

The higher education provider:

      1. is recognised as a university by its home country