After choosing which university to pursue your preferred course at, the application process starts.
Applying to an Australian university can be quite easy, as it can be done both online and offline. But it includes a lot of paperwork. After checking whether you have fulfilled all the academic and english language requirements, the next thing you need to do is to submit the required documents to your university. Listed below are the documents that you would generally need to submit;
Completely Filled Application Form
TOEFL/IELTS/PTE Exam Score Xerox
Academic Certificates (A-Levels, IBDP, Bachelor’s, etc.)
Photocopies of first page of your passport
Job Experience Certificates (for postgraduate applicant)
Medium of Instruction (MOI)
Any Other Documents ( as asked for)
The processing time for applications at Australian universities can take upto four to six weeks. So it is also very important to start planning ahead and be mindful of the key dates and deadlines. Australian universities typically offer 2 intakes, in February and July, in addition to a November intake that some universities offer.
The table below shows a timeline of the key dates to keep in mind when planning your studies in Australia. For more detailed information specific to different universities, contact Excel Education.
Month | Timeline |
November | Application deadline for February intake |
February / March | Semester 1 commences |
March | Application deadline for July intake |
June/July | Semester 2 commences |
July | Application deadline for November intake |
November | Semester 3 commences ( some universities) |
Please keep in mind that you have to submit your student visa application no later than six weeks before your classes start and no earlier than 12 weeks.
After applying to your university, the university will provide you with a Confirmation of Enrolment Letter (CoE). After you receive the CoE it is time for you to submit the required documents to apply for a student visa in Australia.
Please keep in mind that you have to submit your student visa application no later than six weeks before your classes start and no earlier than 12 weeks.
Listed below are the Australian Student Visa Requirements;
- Passport/ Birth Certificate
- CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment)/ Offer Letter
- OSHC (Overseas Health Cover)
- Evidence of Financial Capacity for 12 months stay
- English Language Test Scores
Overseas Health Cover (OSHC)
If you are wondering what an overseas health cover is, it is a mandatory health cover for all international students that covers any medical expenses within Australian premises borne by the student.