Admissions In Australia
Applying to Australian institutions is quite easy, although it’ll take some time and careful planning. Remember that you can actually ask for help as well as advice from the institution you’re actually applying to, your local Australian visa office and even education agents in your home country.
Here is some advice to assist with your course application:
- Choose your course and education provider
- Apply
- Have your application processed
- Accept your offer
- Prepare for departure
Step 1: Choose your course and education provider
Carefully research courses, institutions and their locations. Consider the areas of specialisation offered through different courses as well as which specialisations will actually best suit your intended career path.
Once you have actually decided on the best course, you just need to find out which education providers offer it and which provider most accurately fits your requirements. You should consider the size of the campus, the available facilities and also the support services offered for international students.
You can use the Course Search and Institution Search to help you research Australian education providers and also the courses they provide , as well as make an enquiry.
Step 2: Apply
Once you have actually chosen your course and education provider, it’s time to apply. Go to the Enquire Now page to actually submit an enquiry directly to the institution of your preference or choice.
Before you apply, you ought to check the academic and English language entry requirements to make sure you’re eligible. If you do not meet the entry requirements, you’ll need to consider a different course or applying for a bridging course or foundation course, which can increase your chances. Contact your education provider and ask about their application requirements and deadlines, as these will differ for every provider. Make a note of important deadlines to actually make sure you meet them. Also remember to permit or allow for postal times when sending forms by mail.
International students generally apply directly to Australian institutions, either by post or even online. You can actually download application forms from institutions’ websites or even request the forms to be posted. Another option is to contact an education agent in your country or an overseas representative of the institution to which you’re applying. Your application form will ask you which course(s) you’re applying for and provides you details of the documentation you actually need to supply.
Most application forms require you to supply:
- your personal details
- your certified proof of your actual level of English language proficiency
- details of your previous academic qualifications, like academic transcripts,
- your course preferences — the course(s) you’re applying for
- a summary of your employment experience (if applicable)
If you’re still completing your education, you can usually provide evidence of your most recent marks until it’s possible to provide your final results. If the documents you supply aren’t in English, you must provide an official certified translation. Most institutions charge a non-refundable application fee of around AUD$50 to $100 that must actually be included with your application. Some institutions waive this fee if the appliance is made online. Before sending your application, check your visa requirements with your local Australian visa office or online at the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) website to make sure you will actually qualify for a student visa if your application is successful.
If, at any time during the appliance process, you’re uncertain about how to proceed, don’t hesitate to contact your education provider — they’re there to assist you.
Step 3: Have your application processed
Once the education provider receives your application it’ll be assessed and you’ll be notified of the result. It may take a couple of weeks (longer for postgraduate applications) before your application is processed.
Step 4: Accept your offer
If your application is accepted, you’ll receive a letter of offer and an acceptance form. Before accepting the offer, you ought to carefully read the letter of offer and check any conditions that may actually apply. You will also need to meet these conditions before the institution issues a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). You may even be required to pay tuition fees before your institution issues a CoE. The institution will advise you of its requirements.
Step 5: Prepare for departure
Now that you are accepted, it’s time to apply for your student visa. You are able to apply for your student visa using either your letter of offer or your CoE, but you’ll need to supply evidence of your CoE before your student visa is granted. See Student Visas for more information. You must also purchase your own plane tickets, organise your Overseas Student Health Cover as well as arrange your accommodation in Australia.
Your education provider will typically send you an admissions package with information which will assist you prepare for your journey to Australia. This might actually include information about your course as well as accommodation options, facts about the location, financial information and even the details about orientation programs.