Process of Australia STUDENT VISA & ADMISSION
International students who are willing to study in Australia first need to apply for admission to an institution before applying for a student visa. There are a number of steps involved in this process including:
- Choosing the preferred course and institution
- Submitting an application to the institution
- Getting and accepting an offer letter
- Issuance of Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE)
- Applying for Student Visa (Subclass 500) or Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590)
Admission & Visa Process Walkthrough
We support students in regards for the education in Australia checks for the requirements for the purpose of entry. Once the student gets registered and submits all the essential documents apart from the English Test score, we can directly apply for a Conditional Offer Letter from the education provider. However, if the student already has an English Test Score, we can directly apply for the Unconditional Offer Letter.
This process may take 2-4 weeks for assessment depending upon the education provider. The outstanding documents will be requested (if required). After the offer letter is received, the applicant needs to submit required documents for the Genuine Student (GS) assessment and furnish financial documents for the amount to be shown. The first semester fees are payable to the education provider as required by the education provider. In some indicators, you may need to pay the full fee of 1 year.
Upon satisfaction of the GS process, the provider issues the Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) which is inevitable for processing the visa. Then, the application for the student visa is sent to the Department of Home Affairs, Australia. It is highly recommended that you lodge the visa before 12 weeks from the date of orientation in the institution. Once the visa is APPROVED, the student can make his/her self ready to board for Australia.
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Documents Required for the Offer Letter & Visa Application
Basic Eligibility Criteria for Instruction & Visa Application
- English language proficiency score (PTE Academic, IELTS, or TOEFL iBT)
- Meet health and character check requirements (Medicals & Police Clearance)
- Covered by Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for entire duration
- Evidence of sufficient funds to cover tuition, living, and travel expenses
- Academic entry cutoffs met for chosen institution and AQF level
English Language Requirements
Australian universities & colleges accept IELTS/PTE/TOEFL scores as proof of English proficiency. The following cutoffs are indicative minimum benchmark scores for standard entry:
| Programme | IELTS Minimum Score | PTE Academic Minimum Score |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma Programme (VET) | Overall 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) | Overall 42 (no score less than 36) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Overall 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) | Overall 50 (no score less than 50) |
| Graduate Diploma | Overall 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) | Overall 58 (no score less than 50) |
| Master's Programme | Overall 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) | Overall 58 (no score less than 50) |
Financial Sources & Evidence Requirements
You must submit evidence of sufficient funds that must be maintained for 3 months prior to the date of application for the duration of your stay in Australia.
Accepted Financial Documents Include:
- Evidence of financial supporter’s occupation and annual income (Income Tax Returns for last 3 years with computation).
- Employer letter confirming employment status and contact details.
- Liquid Bank Deposit Balance / Savings Account statements maintained over 3 months.
- Chartered Accountant (CA) statement of financial summary.
- Fixed Deposits (FDs) held in schedule commercial banks.
- Proof of property/land ownership valuation certificate from registered valuer.
- Proof of rental income with tenancy agreement and bank credit statements.
Comparison of Acceptable vs Unacceptable Funds
| Unacceptable Funds | Acceptable Funds |
|---|---|
| Chit Funds & Nidhi Companies | Fixed Deposits (FDs) in scheduled nationalized banks |
| Shares, mutual funds, bonds, LIC surrender values | Savings Account Balances (sustained history) |
| Capital accounts in business | Public Provident Fund (PPF) & Employee Provident Fund (EPF) |
| Co-op bank balances and unapproved PFOs | Government-backed Student Education Loans |
| Unverified cash deposits right before application | Post Office Savings & Senior Citizen Savings Scheme |
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