Want to know everything about international student visas and requirements for student visa to study in Australia. Read this blog till end for complete information.
Every parent has a desire to give their child the best education one can get. Parents make it their priority to give their child the highest education so that they can succeed in life. In other words, they want their child to be even more successful in life than they are. To accomplish this, the parents go to immeasurable lengths and make unfathomable sacrifices of their needs and wants so that their child gets the best education and be successful in life so that he/she doesn’t have to make the sacrifices they had to.
Among other difficult choices that the parents have to make for giving their child the best education, one decision stands to be the hardest, that is, when they have to send their child abroad for further education. There are a plethora of options to choose from in terms of countries. But one country stands out among the others for its quality of education, that is, Australia. Want to understand all the studying requirements in Australia? In this blog, you will understand all the things about Australia including the cost of studying in Australia.
When you think about Australia, Kangaroos, vast deserts, Koalas, its cleanliness, less population density, beautiful buildings might come to your mind. Australia, among the mentioned things, is just as famed for its one of the best education systems. Students choose to study in Australia because of the country’s welcoming attitude, friendly environment and high standard of living.
Professionals who have studied from Australia under some study abroad program are in great demand across the world. It is considered as one of the most amazing places to study in Australia for Bhutanese students. Some facts about the Australian Educational System will help you gauge the caliber of education one gets in Australia: –
(i) Australia’s offers nearly twenty two thousand courses by Eleven hundred institutions. So, name a course and you will find it in Australia.
(ii) Among these 1100 institutions, there are 6 Universities that are ranked among the world’s Top 100 Universities, which are: –
- University of Melbourne (Rank 35)
- University of Sydney (Rank 20)
- University of Queensland (Rank 53)
- Australian National University (Rank 62)
- University of New South Wales (Rank 73)
- Monash University (Rank 44)
- So, we are talking about world class education here.
(iii) A lot of international students who are studying in Australia have a good experience, especially for the international students that nearly 16% of international students choose to stay in the country to build a desirable future there.
(iv) According to numerous student polls conducted throughout the world, Australia has some of the world’s friendliest provinces and cities, 7 to be precise. Some of them are: Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth etc. Studying in Australia will change your life entirely.
(v) The Government’s Overseas programme for funding: The government of Australia announced nearly 3,000 scholarships for students coming through fifty five nations.
Now that one is convinced to continue their education in Australia, he would need to get a VISA, for which one needs to know all the requirements for student VISA in Australia.
The Requirements For Student Visa In Australia Are Listed Below: –
1. Offer Letter
If the University you have applied for accepts your application then you will receive an Offer letter from the chosen institution. This offer letter contains details like your enrolment details,course details, and curriculum fees you will need to pay if you choose to enroll with the university.
You need to attach this document with the application for VISA. Keep a copy of this Letter of Offer so you know what your rights are.
2. Proof of English Proficiency
If english is not your native language, you need to get a certificate of results from and english language test approval, because you need to be fluent in english as courses are taught in English in Australia. There are only a few English language test results that the Australian government accepts like International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Pearson Test of English (PTE) to name a few.
You will have to attach the results of the test with the VISA application.
3. Verification of Enrolment
If after getting the Letter of offer you choose to enroll yourself with the university, a document known as Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) will be given by your education institution that confirms your enrollment in a particular course.
You need to attach the document copy as well so the Government of Australia can verify that you are successfully registered in the course mentioned.
4. Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE)
To fulfill this requirement you must to write a statement that includes the following two criteria: –
· Firstly that you are only coming to Australia to study and not for any alternative purpose.
· Secondly that you will be staying in Australia only until your tenure of VISA lasts and will not overexist your VISA.
You have to clearly mention in your statement, about your ties back home (such as your family, friends, or a job you need to go back to) and also the value the course holds for your career goals and future life.
By writing these statements you will make clear your true intention to study in Australia and to return to your hometown.
5. Proof of Ample Funds
To get a student VISA in Australia, you need to have proof of having sufficient funds to manage your expenses and your education while you stay in Australia. To satisfy this requirement you need to attach either: –
· Submit bank statements showing scholarships or grants for studying abroad in Australia.
· Provide your family’s income proof being at least AUD $62,222 (AUD $72,592 if you are bringing your parents with you) in the year immediately preceding the year of application.
6. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
If you are going to study abroad, you must have a legally approved Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) during the period of your stay.
If you fail to provide proof of purchase of such health cover then your VISA application will not be accepted.
This health cover will assist you in: –
1. Medical expenses while in Australia
2. Reimburse for almost all of the prescribed medicines
3. Ambulance coverage in case of emergencies.
7. Good Health Required
When going to Australia, the government requires the student to be in good shape when coming to the country for studying. To satisfy this requirement you need to get yourself examine medically and attach a medical letter to prove that you are healthy and have no underlying diseases.
8. Character Certificate
There are few character requirements you need to satisfy for going to study in Australia. You will be asked to answer some general questions about your character in your application.
Now that we know the basic requirements for getting a VISA for studying in Australia, let us know what are some of the general prerequisites for studying in Australia. Following are the conditions for studying in Australia: –
- To get enroll in diploma courses will need students to score at least 60% in their grade 12 examinations.
- And for bachelor’s degrees, it is necessary that a student should score at least 65% in their grade 12 examinations.
- All Australian universities recognize the graduation courses that are completed in India as the equivalent of graduation courses in Australia.
- If you are applying for postgraduate/doctoral courses like MBA, it is necessary to show all your past job experience as well as certifications grant by the authorities of that organization. A detail resume may also be necessary to submit.
Now let us gain some information on the field which every person who wants to study in Australia wants to know first, that is, the cost that one may have to incur to complete desired education in Australia.
The cost of education depends entirely on the course you want to enroll yourself for but to give a general idea of the cost of studying in Australia: –
- For Undergraduate Bachelor Degree the Average Annual Fees ranges from AUD $20000-45000.
- For Postgraduate Master’s Degree the Average Annual Fees ranges from AUD $22000-50000.
Conclusion
Now we know the information we need to know for:
- applying for a VISA to study in Australia,
- The other basic prerequisites if you want to study in Australia,
- as well as the cost that one may have to incur to study in Australia.
What if you are living in Bhutan and you want to know what courses best suit you and your personality. So that you don’t regret your choice of course in future. Better safe than sorry! To get the best suggestions and opinions that suit you the best, you need to visit an education consultant in Bhutan.
Australia is becoming Bhutan’s most preferred overseas education destination. The requirements applicable on students of other countries also apply to students in Bhutan. Australia provides the best options for the students in Bhutan but before committing yourself, do your research. All in all, studying abroad can be one of the best decisions one can make. There are a lot of overseas education consultants in bhutan. It is time you contact them and know everything that is necessary.
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