Requirements to Study in Australia

Requirements to Study in Australia

When planning to visit Australia, there are important things you should know such as what visas to apply for and requirements for the visa application, your obligations while in Australia and information about complying with the conditions of your visa.

There are various types of visas available for visiting Australia. The type of visa that you may be able to get depends on a number of factors such as, the length of your stay, your passport, your current location and the purpose of your visit.

If you intend to study in Australia, you will need to apply for the student visa (subclass 500). There is specific information for Foreign Affairs and Defence sponsored students and school sector students. There is more information for students including genuine temporary entrant requirements, health insurance, English language requirements, financial capacity requirements and changing courses. You might be able to package your courses if you would like to study more than one course.

Eligibility

Who could get this visa
Before you apply for this visa, you must have
Been accepted to study full-time at an educational institution in Australia
Organised appropriate welfare arrangements for the duration of your intended stay in Australia if you are under 18 years of age

Documents Needed

Documents needed for making an application are :

• Updated Resume
• Statement of purpose
• Attested copies of 10th, 12th and graduate marksheets
• Passing certificates from 10th onwards
• Two reference letters from colleges / employers
• Passport copy or birth certificate
• IELTS / PTE / TOEFL score sheet.

Entry Requirements / Eligibility

Undergraduate - Bachelors

• A good academic record in High School Certificate or 12 years of schooling
• Some courses such as Computing and Engineering will require Mathematics and /or Science as pre-requisites
• 6.0 IELTS / 79 TOEFL / 50-58 PTE

Postgraduate - Masters

• A good academic record in Bachelors Degree from a recognized university is necessary.
• Any work experience in the field will be helpful.
• For MBA programs at some Universities, students need to have work experience along with their Bachelors Degree
• 6.5 IELTS / 90 TOEFL / 59-64 PTE

Course fee

Estimated annual tuition fee in Australian Dollars Duration of Course, Undergraduate 3-5 yrs, Postgraduate 1-2 yrs UG Fees approx A$ 22000- 24000 & PG fees approx A$ 25000-30000

Types Of Accommodation
On Campus : College hostels (self catered or fully catered)
Off Campus : Renting a flat/apartment
Home stay: With the Families near the institution
Early application for accommodation arrangements are advisable.

Living Cost In Australia

The average international student in Australia spends about 18610 AUD/year on accommodation, food, clothing, entertainment, transport, international and domestic travel, telephone and incidental costs. While this is a realistic guide, it is important to remember that individual circumstances will vary by location, course and lifestyle.

Health Insurance

lt is compulsory for all international students to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for themselves and their dependants, where applicable, for intended period of stay. The premium for OSHC is to be paid once you accept the offer. The current cost for OSHC ranges between AUD 650-750 approx per annum depending on the duration of your studies.

Visa Process

Step 1 - Gather documents
Step 2 - Prepare your documents
Step 3 - Payment
Step 4 - Apply for the visa
Step 5 - Provide additional documents required
Step 6 - Track and manage your application
Step 7 - Visa decision