Commonwealth Register of Institutions of Courses (CRICOS). You’ll need an online code, a copy of your confirmation of enrolment, or an offer letter to serve as proof of this. You will be able to change course, but it must be to one of the same level, or else you will need to be apply for a new visa.
• Students who fall into assessment level 1 will simply need to attest that they have enough money, while students at all other levels will need to prove that they have at least enough money to cover the first year of their stay. At present this is deemed to be A$18,000 (this is on top of tuition), which is around US$19,250. Boarding fees paid to your institution in advance can be deducted from the total. If you are receiving full funding you simply need to provide proof of this.
• You may be required to take a medical and/or a radiological check-up to show that you are in good health, but you shouldn’t do this unless you are specifically advised that you must. If you are told to take a test then you must attend an appointment with a doctor who has been approved by the Australian immigration department.
• You are also obliged to purchase Overseas Student Health Cover – OSHC – unless you are from Belgium, Norway or Sweden; though Swedes must be covered by CSN or Kammarkollegiet for this to apply. You may purchase this cover through your university, or directly from one the five approved providers. These are Australian Health Management, BUPA Australia, Medibank Private, OSHC Worldwide and nib OSHC. The average cost of this insurance is A$423, which is around US$450.
• English language requirements for those not from Anglophone countries are set by universities for level 1 and 2 candidates.
Level 3 and 4 candidates will need to prove their proficiency with certified test results (the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship website lists eligible tests). The score you will need will depend on whether you are starting a degree proper, doing a foundation course, or enrolling on a preliminary English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS), which you will have a maximum of 30 weeks to complete.
• You will also need to show that you don’t have a substantial criminal record, and your past and present conduct must not suggest you will engage in criminal activity or incite discord in Australia. You may need to acquire penal clearance or get a police statement for this purpose. You will also need to declare fidelity to Australian values by signing an Australian Values Statement.
• Level 1 students can apply online or in person, whereas students from levels 2-4 must apply in post or in person at an Australian embassy if applying for the first time. A trial is currently being run to allow level 2-4 applicants to make the initial application online which allows citizens of certain countries to apply online.
• You will need to submit evidence of all the above along with application form 157A, four passport pictures and proof of your academic record. All documents should be translated into English. Applications must be made no more than 124 days (around four months) before your course starts. You may be asked to attend an interview at a local visa office.
Find out more about studying in Australia:
www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/ oceania/australia/guide
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