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Kaplan Business School Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

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The Trimester 1 application deadline for Kaplan Business School Australia is Jan 31, 2025. 

For Kaplan Business School admissions, international applicants are required to fulfill the entry requirements and application requirements. So, for bachelor’s degree admissions, the applicants must have a qualification equivalent to Year 12 or equivalent schooling. Whereas, for admission to master’s courses, the applicants need a bachelor’s degree.

Also Check: Why Study in Australia?

Kaplan Business School Admissions 2024 Highlights

Some of the popular courses at Kaplan Business School are MBA, Master of Professional Accounting, MBA, Graduate Diploma of Business Analytics, etc. Check the KBS Australia admissions highlights from the table given below:

Particulars

Details

Application Portal

KBS Australia Online Application Portal

English Language Proficiency Tests Accepted

IELTS / TOEFL / PTE / Duolingo

Admission System

Trimester

International Student Application Deadlines

  • Trimester 1: Jan 31, 2024
  • Trimester 2: May 30, 2025
  • Trimester 3: Sep 26, 2025

Kaplan Business School Courses & Fees 2024

Various Diploma, Certificate, Undergraduate and Graduate programs are offered by KBS. Some of the study areas at KBS Australia are Business; Accounting; Information Technology, etc. Check the table given below to know about Kaplan Business School courses:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

Duration & Eligibility

BBA (4 courses)

INR 31 L

Duration: 3 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, PTE: 50 & Above

MBA/PGDM (3 courses)

INR 13 L - 14 L

Duration: 2 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 60 & Above, PTE: 50 & Above

PG Certificate (4 courses)

INR 6 L - 8 L

Duration: 8 months
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, PTE: 50 & Above, TOEFL: 60 & Above

PG Diploma (3 courses)

INR 12 L - 18 L

Duration: 1 year-20 months
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, PTE: 50 & Above

MIM (4 courses)

INR 11 L - 25 L

Duration: 20 months-2 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, PTE: 50 & Above, TOEFL: 60 & Above, Duolingo: 100 & Above

MS (2 courses)

INR 20 L - 26 L

Duration: 20 months-2 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, PTE: 50 & Above

UG Diploma (2 courses)

INR 10 L - 11 L

Duration: 12 months-1 year
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 5.5 & Above, PTE: 42 & Above, TOEFL: 46 & Above, Duolingo: 90 & Above

BE / BTech (1 course)

INR 34 L

Duration: 3 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, PTE: 50 & Above

BHM (1 course)

INR 10 L

Duration: 3 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 60 & Above, PTE: 50 & Above, Duolingo: 100 & Above

Kaplan Business School Admission Dates for 2024

KBS Australia follows a Trimester system. Trimester 1 starts in March, Trimester 2 starts in July, and Trimester 3 starts in November. Check Kaplan Business School Australia application closing dates from the table given below:

Particulars

Application Closing Dates (For Offshore Students)

Trimester 1

Jan 31, 2024

Trimester 2

May 30, 2025

Trimester 3

Sep 26, 2025

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Kaplan Business School Admissions 2024 FAQs

Q:   How much PTE score is required for Kaplan Business School?

A: 

Students willing to study at Kaplan Business School have to show English language proficiency. They can do so by submitting the below-given ELP test scores:

Tests

UG – Diploma and PQP

UG – Bachelor’s

PG

IELTS

5.5 Overall, with no individual band score below 5.0

6.0 overall, with not less than 6.0 in Speaking and Writing and 5.5 in Listening and Reading

6.0 overall, with not less than 6.0 in Speaking and Writing and 5.5 in Listening and Reading

PTE

42

50

50

TOEFL iBT

46

60

60

Duolingo

90

100

100

Q:   What are the admission requirements for Kaplan Business School Master of Professional Accounting?

A: 

To take admission to KBS Master of Professional Accounting, the applicants are required to meet the below-given entry requirements:

  • A bachelor’s degree is required (or AQF Level 7 equivalent course)

OR

  • An Advanced Diploma / Associate Degree (or AQF Level 6 equivalent course) plus evidence of a minimum of two years relevant industry experience is also required

ELP Test Scores Required

  • IELTS with overall score of 6.0 / PTE with 50 score / TOEFL with a score of 60 / Duolingo with score of 100

Documents required to apply are:

  • Academic transcripts
  • Passport
  • English language proficiency score
  • Work experience details (if applicable)

Q:   What are the admission requirements for Kaplan Business School?

A: 

Kaplan Business School admission requirements are varied as per the courses. A general layout of KBS Australia admission requirements is given as follows:

Undergraduate Degree

  • Diploma: The applicants must have successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent schooling such as Certificate IV or equivalent
  • Bachelor’s: To pursue bachelor’s courses, the applicants must have completed Year 12 or equivalent schooling such as Certificate IV or equivalent / Minimum ATAR of 55 or equivalent

Indian Applicants UG Courses Admission Requirements

Diploma

Bachelor’s

  • The applicants must have successfully completed Indian Higher Secondary School Certificate (State Boards) with an average of 55% overall in 4 core subjects
  • Successfully completed All India School Certificate (CBSE) with overall 55% in 4 core subjects
  • Successfully completed of ISC with overall 55% in 4 core subjects

 

  • The applicants must have successfully completed Indian Higher Secondary School Certificate (State Boards) with an average of 60% overall in 4 core subjects
  • Successfully completed All India School Certificate (CBSE) with overall 60% in 4 core subjects
  • Successfully completed of ISC with overall 60% in 4 core subjects

Postgraduate Courses

Master’s

  • The applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree (or AQF Level 7 equivalent course)

OR

  • An Advanced Diploma / Associate Degree (or AQF Level 6 equivalent course) plus evidence of a minimum of two years of relevant industry experience is also required

Also Read: What are the Requirements to Study in Australia for International Students?

Q:   How can I apply to KBS MBA course?

A: 

In order to apply to the Kaplan Business School MBA course, meet the below-given admission requirements:

  • The applicants should have a bachelor’s degree (or AQF Level 7 equivalent course)

OR

  • An Advanced Diploma / Associate Degree (or AQF Level 6 equivalent course) plus evidence of a minimum of two years relevant industry experience is also required

ELP Test Scores

IELTS with overall score of 6.0 / PTE with 50 score / TOEFL with a score of 60 / Duolingo with score of 100

Documents required to apply are:

  • Passport
  • Academic transcripts
  • English language proficiency score
  • Work experience details (if applicable)

Also Check: MBA in Australia 

Q:   How can I apply to KBS Master of Professional Accounting course?

A: 

Below-given is the step-by-step process to apply to Kaplan Business School for Master of Professional Accounting course:

  • Firstly, complete the application form
  • Also, provide the certified copies of the documents
  • Next, the applicants are going to receive an offer of admission for study who will be accepted to KBS
  • To proceed with the enrollment, the applicants have to some of the steps like logging into the application portal, accept the offer and completing the payment in the applicant portal, read the terms and conditions in the offer letter etc.
  • Once the required form and payment have been received, KBS will issue a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). Then, proceed to apply for an Australian Student Visa

Q:   How do I enroll in Kaplan Business School?

A: 

In order enroll to KBS Australia, international students have to follow the below-given application process:

Step 1: First of all, complete the application form online by visiting the page for the selected course and clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button

Step 2: Also, provide the certified copies of the documents

Step 3: Next, the applicants will be notified whether their application is accepted or not. If accepted, the applicants will receive an offer of admission for study

Step 4: To proceed with the enrollment, the applicants have to follow some of the steps like logging into the application portal, read the terms and conditions in the offer letter, accept the offer and completing the payment in the applicant portal, etc.

Step 5: Once the required form and payment have been received, the university will issue a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).

Documents Required to Apply

  • High School certificates and transcripts
  • IELTS or any other ELP test scores
  • Passport
  • Degree completion certificate
  • Work experience (if applicable)

Also Read: How to Apply for UG & PG Courses in Australia?

Q:   Are international students eligible for scholarships offered by Kaplan Business School?

A: 

Students belonging to Asia are eligible for International Student Scholarship. This scholarship will provide a reduced tuition fee for the relevant KBS undergraduate and graduate programs. The scholarship amount varies from course to course. The selection process for International Student Scholarship at Kaplan Business School are:

  • As per the recommendation of a Selection Committee, scholarships will be awarded each trimester to a limited number of students who have shown that they meet the selection criteria to the satisfaction of Kaplan Business School

International students at KBS are also eligible for High-Achiever’s Scholarship. To avail this scholarship, the students must have demonstrated exceptional academic success in a related field of study. They must have met the English language requirements too.

Also Check: Scholarships to Study in Australia 

Q:   What is the tuition fees for international students at Kaplan Business School?

A: 

Kaplan Business School tuition fees for international students for some of its courses can be checked from the table given below:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

BBA (4 courses)

INR 31 L

MBA/PGDM (3 courses)

INR 13 L - 14 L

PG Certificate (4 courses)

INR 6 L - 8 L

PG Diploma (3 courses)

INR 12 L - 18 L

MIM (4 courses)

INR 11 L - 25 L

MS (2 courses)

INR 20 L - 26 L

UG Diploma (2 courses)

INR 10 L - 11 L

BE / BTech(1 course)

INR 34 L

BHM (1 course)

INR 10 L

Cost of Living: The living expenses while studying at Kaplan Business School will vary as per the individual lifestyles and requirements, however, a rough estimation for KBS Adelaide campus is given below:

Particulars

Expenses (Average Weekly Cost in AUD)

Rent

AUD 218

Transport

AUD 40

Food

AUD 97

Personal

AUD 30

Clothing

AUD 35

Entertainment

AUD 68

Also Check: Living Cost in Australia for International Students 

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