studyinaustralia.gov.au : Apply to study in Australia

Name of the Organization : Australian Government
Type of Facility : Apply to study in Australia
Country : Australia

Website : http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/global/apply-to-study

Apply to study in Australia :

** To study in Australia you’ll need to apply for both admission to an institution and also for a student visa from the Australian Government.

Related : New South Wales School Student Transport Scheme : www.statusin.org/25595.html

There are a number of steps you must go through including :
** Deciding on your preferred course and institution.
** Submitting your application to the institution.
** Receiving and accepting a Letter of Offer.
** Receiving your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE).
** Applying for your student visa.
** There is a range of entry requirements that you will need to meet both for you institution application and your visa application.

This can include :
** Academic requirements.
** English language requirements.
** Evidence of funds to support your study.
** Overseas student health cover.
** If you’re already living or working in Australia, you may still be able to apply to study here as an international student.

How to apply :
** Once you’ve decided on a course and an institution, it’s time to apply for admission.

Application process :
** The first step is to apply for the course you want.

There are two ways to apply :
1. Direct to the education provider :
** To apply direct, download the application form from the education provider’s website.
** If you are applying for courses at more than one institution, you will need to submit a separate application to each institution.

2. Through an Australian education agent :
** Most institutions partner with a number of agents.
** Details on the agents an institution works with can be found on their website or by contacting them directly.
** You will need to prepare supporting documentation to send with your application.
** The documents vary depending on the course, provider and qualification you’re studying for.

The most important documents include :
** Certificates that verify your previous study, including qualifications you already have.
** Evidence of your English language proficiency.
** Certificates or documents which verify previous study or work experience if you are seeking course credits.
** These must be translated into English.

Tip :
** Read the Letter of Offer carefully before you accept it.
** Make sure that you understand all your rights, including the refund arrangements.
** Do not accept the Letter of Offer if you are not happy with any of its terms.
** Keep a copy of the Letter of Offer.
** You will need this copy so that you are aware of your rights and if you have to make a claim against the institution.

Confirmation of Enrolment :
** After you have accepted your Offer and paid your deposit you will receive an ‘Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment’ (eCoE) by email.
** This will outline your course start date, total course fees and how long your course will run for.

Visa application :
** If you are applying for your Student Visa through the Department of Immigration and Citizenship’s online lodgement facility,
** you will need the details of your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment to lodge your visa application.
** If you are lodging a paper visa application you must provide the electronic Confirmation of Enrolment prior to the visa being granted.

** Generally, secondary school exchange students and students sponsored by either Foreign Affairs (opens in a new window) or the Department of Defence are the only students who will not require a confirmation of enrolment certificate.

** You should make sure that you meet requirements for a student visa before you accept an offer and pay any tuition fees.