UP Education Group

Institution Overview

After separating from New Zealand’s largest independent education group, ACG, in 2019, the institution rebranded as UP Education.

UP Education is a leading multi-sector education group delivering vocational education, training, higher education, university partnerships, and online learning across Australia.

The group partners with six universities to help international students successfully transition into English-speaking tertiary institutions. Their foundation programs equip students with the academic knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed.

UP Education’s private colleges offer hundreds of programs focused on delivering high-quality educational outcomes and supporting sustainable employment opportunities.

It operates across more than 30 campuses in 10 locations throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Tuition & Duration

UP Education is not an independent university but a training center, so its courses prepare students for university admission.

UP Education offers limited scholarships, mostly in the following forms:

-English language course scholarships (discounts on some courses)

-Foundation education scholarships (require a GPA of 3.0 or higher)

-Special program scholarships (in IT and business fields)

English language courses: Enrollment open every month

Foundation courses: 2–4 times per year (mostly in February, July, October)

Diploma programs: 2–3 times per year

Type of ProgramEnglish Language RequirementEducational Requirement
English Language CourseIELTS 4.5+ (or equivalent)High school diploma
Foundation ProgramIELTS 5.0–5.512 years of education
Diploma ProgramIELTS 5.5–6.0Foundation education or equivalent level

Programs

English language courses (IELTS, Academic English)

Foundation studies (preparation for admission to universities and colleges in New Zealand and Australia)

Diploma and certificate programs (business, information technology, hospitality management, etc.)