  What they expect
Despite differences between institutions in acceptance levels and entry requirements, there are certain standard admission requirements, which a student must comply with when applying for an institution.
These include: |
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Complete application form with attached records of academic work and exam results. Authenticated copies are acceptable and originals need not be sent. Documents must be accompanied by a certified English translation if the original is in another language. These documents should be accompanied by a profile of the institution indicating academic schedules and any special attributes. |
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A personal statement indicating choice of institution and intended study programme is especially important for popular courses. |
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Proof of English proficiency is required if the student's national language is not English. Where a student has passed international exams in English language proficiency, e.g., TOEFL or IELTS tests, the results should be sent with other academic records. Generally all institutions require non-native speakers of English to take a proficiency test on arrival in Australia, and hence they grant only provisional acceptance until English proficiency requirements have been satisfied. Indian students who have studied in English medium may furnish proof of English proficiency by giving their Board marks. |
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Evidence of funds to cover all costs during their stay. |
| Application Procedure |
When to Apply
Students applying through the tertiary admission centres, which manage entry to universities, should submit their application by August or September after completing class XI.
Contact the appropriate admission centres to confirm their closing date for applications. Addresses of these centres are listed below: |
| Admission Centres: |
Australian Capital Territory
Same as NSW University Admissions Centre or the institution in which you are interested. |
South Australia
South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre
PO Box 2 Rundle Mall Adelaide SA 5000 |
New South Wales (NSW)
University Admission Centre
Locked Bag 500
Lidcombe NSW 2141. |
Tasmania
Contact the institution in which you are interested |
Northern Territory
Contact the institution in which you are interested |
Victoria
Victoria Tertiary Admission Centre
Suite B, 40 Park Street
South Melbourne VIC 3205 |
Queensland
Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre
PO Box 1331, Milton QLD 4064 |
Western Australia
Tertiary Institution Service Centre (Inc.)
39 Fairway, Nedlands WA 6009 |
Visa Procedures and Immigration Rules
For study visa, students should present the AA Form to the Embassy or Consulate and fill the student visa application form. The student will then be issued with a Student Temporary Visa. The visa application process requires a medical examination and medical insurance.
It is a normal requirement that some portion of the student's fees be paid in advance to the enrolling institution. As a general rule, however, the first semester's fees should be paid on receipt of the visa.
| Visa is granted: |
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To only a genuine student, abiding by visa conditions and intending to depart on completion of the course; |
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On acceptance for a registered course or part of a registered course on a full-time basis; |
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On evidence of arrangement made in Australia for health insurance and adequate financial support; |
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When for any dependants of school age the applicant must have made adequate arrangements for education and obtained an acceptance advice form (AA). |
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