For international students planning to study in Australia, the application process involves a number of steps. These steps are fairly standard whether you are planning to study English or at Masters level.
Applying for a course normally requires the following documents:
Once your application has been received by the institution, it will be assessed by the admissions office to determine if you meet both the academic and English Language requirements for your chosen course. The possible outcomes of your application are:
If you have been successful in your application, the next step is to accept your offer formally by:
Once your acceptance and payment are received and confirmed by your institution, they will issue an Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (ECoE) which is required for your student visa application. Please note that if you are from an Assessment Level 3 or 4 countries, you do not accept your letter of offer until you have completed a Pre-Visa Assessment (PVA) in your home country.
PVA is the policy of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), whereby students from these countries applying for a student visa offshore have their genuineness as a student assessed on the basis of a letter of offer before obtaining an ECoE from their institution.
Application step-by-step process model:
Step 1: Student enquiry and Application
Step 2: International Admission Assessment (Assessment of Application for Academic & English eligibility).
Step 3: Student Acceptance (Returns the signed acceptance of offer letter & pay relevant fees)
Step 4: International Admissions Acceptance (create Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE); schedule compulsory health insurance (OSHC) and forward pre-departure and orientation information)
Step 5: Student applies for Student Visa (Department of Immigration and Citizenship)
Step 6: Students Travel and Accommodation arrangement.
Step 7: Student Arrival in Australia (Post arrival Advice)
Step 8: International Student Orientation (Enrolment & Complete Information)
Step 9: Student receives basic services (ex: Bank account, OSHC,Phones, etc..)
Step 10: Academic Information and Orientation
Step 11: Academic Classes start
Admission Guidelines
UnderGraduate Admissions Guidelines
Below you will find some general guidelines in applying for an Undergraduate Degree in Australia.
You must submit your full details of your courses taken and grades for each course as part of the application process. You must submit your transcripts from all previous colleges attended. For international students, most universities require students to take the English Proficiency test (IELTS or TOEFL).
Eligibility for undergraduate admissions: Most Universities located in Australia have international students take the IELTS (A basic standardized entrance test). Some Schools might take the TOEFL score. One of the main determinants for admission is the SOP (statement of purpose). The SOP is also looked at when granting financial aid for an international student
Undergraduate programs in Australia consist of the following:
Bachelor Degree
Bachelor Degree with Honors
Undergraduate Diplomas
Associate Diplomas
The Bachelors degree for most universities takes students three years to complete. If a student decides to go after a double degree or take part in specialized disciplines it can be extended from a three year program to four to six years. Students that do an excellent job in the academics can be accepted for an honors year, which counts as a fourth year of the bachelor degree. The honor year is considered a graduate-level year with an intense research learning model. It is sometimes possible for the top students in the honors program to pursue a PhD following their Honors year.
The most popular courses of study for global students in Australia are Business, Administration and Economics, followed by Science, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
Post-UnderGraduate Admissions Guidelines
You must submit your full details of your courses taken and grades for each course as part of the application process. You must submit your transcripts from all previous colleges attended. For international students most universities require students to take the English Proficiency test (IELTS or TOEFL).
Eligibility for Post Graduate admissions: Most post-graduate programs accept a three year undergraduate degree. A select few might require an honors degree with a minimum of 16 years of formal education. For management postgraduate courses students might be required to take the GMAT.
In Australia, the Masters programs require many different types of study, including:
1· Attending Lectures
2· Tutorials
3· Seminars
4· Independent research
5· Group presentations
Students in the postgraduate level are required and encouraged to analyze data, discuss questions in a logical form, and participate in the classroom lectures. Australian postgraduate programs take 1 to 2 years to complete.
Postgraduate degrees in Australia mostly focus on research work and the student's thesis. Entry requirements differ at each university and Masters program.
Applying for an Australian Student Visa
Indian students at ELICOS, VET have been categorised as Assessment Level 4 by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship. Students at school level and postgraduate research level are classified as Level 2 and higher education (Bachelors, Graduate Diploma and Masters by course work) as Level 3. This means that you must send your application to the Australian Visa Office in Newdelhi. Student visas take approximately 12 weeks to process and it is very important to submit all the information required at the time of application.
To be granted a student visa you must meet evidentiary requirements and general requirements.