Study Abroad in Australia - A Procedure Needs to Follow

Study Abroad in Australia - A Procedure Needs to Follow The hallowed Melbourne Cricket Ground, iconic Sydney Opera House, eventful Bondi Beach, delectable cuisine, happening nightlife in the bustling cities, famous outback with kangaroos jumping about are just a few glimpses of the wonders Australia has. It is also renowned all over the world for its robust higher education framework with a plethora of courses available in the colleges, universities and vocational education institutes across the country. Australia is the third most popular destination for international students who wish to pursue higher education overseas, following the USA and the United Kingdom.

If you are an international student wishing to study in Australia, then you should first check the particular university websites for the admission criteria for the course of your choice. While most universities have general admission criteria for all levels of study, some vary in the requisite grades or scores while some require additional documents for admission into specified programs of study.

English language requirements All Australian colleges and universities need English language proficiency scores for international students from non-English speaking nations. The following are the standardised English proficiency tests that you will need to appear for to study in Australia in the higher education institutions at any level of study.     

IELTS TOEFL PBT TOEFL CBT Certificate in Advanced English (Cambridge English: Advanced) Pearson Test of English Academic

General admission requirements The following are the general admission requirements for Australian colleges, universities and vocational education institutes. 

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Undergraduate: The undergraduate applicants need to finish the 10+2 level of primary and secondary education. Some courses might require mentioned subjects studied as part of the syllabus at the plus-two level of study.

Postgraduate: Postgraduate applicants are required to have a bachelor’s level qualification. Some technical courses require relevant work experience for postgraduate levels of study.

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Vocational education: The vocational education institutes do not have any admission tests, but some courses ask for specific subjects studied at the plus-two or undergraduate levels of study.

International students can look up the specific admission criteria on the university websites before proceeding to apply for the desired level of higher education in Australia.

Application procedure to study in Australia International students can apply to the higher education institutions of Australia in two ways: a. Applying directly to the higher education institution b. Applying through an accredited partner (foreign education consultant) of the Australian higher education institutions You need to submit separate applications if you wish to apply for more than one course. The application forms are available on the university websites and with the accredited foreign education consultants.

You have to collate and prepare the following documents to apply to study abroad in Australia at the higher education institutes.     

Academic transcripts or certificates of previous levels of study English language proficiency scores (IELTS/TOEFL PBT/TOEFL CBT/PTE/CAE) Financial documents showing required funds for living in Australia (bank statements/salary slips/scholarship letters) Certificates of relevant work experience (depending on the institution, course or level of study) Valid passport or similar travel document

The additional requirements like letters of recommendation or statement of purpose vary across the institutions. Consult the university website for a complete checklist of the required documents for the chosen course.

Offer letter and Confirmation of Enrollment In the fortunate occasion that you are selected at an Australian higher education institution, you will receive a letter of offer that details the conditions of enrollment, your rights as a student, the enrollment fees you need to submit and the refund you will be eligible for if you do not complete the course at the university. You have to sign and send the copy of the letter of offer to the university as a symbol of your acceptance to the terms and conditions as well the seat at the course along with the enrollment fees.

The higher education institution will then send you an electronic Confirmation of Enrollment (eCoE) stating the academic calendar for the year of study, the duration of the entire course and the total fees payable. You should keep this eCoE very safe as it is a mandatory document for applying for student visas to study in Australia.

Here is thus a comprehensive guide to the application procedure for studying in the higher education institutions in Australia.