You will need to make an appointment with the Student Advisor to complete an information request form.
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Once you have received notification of your acceptance from the host institution, you can begin to organise your flights and visas.
Continue ReadingHow do I obtain Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) for previous studies?
To be considered for CRL, you are required to lodge certified copies of the transcripts and award certificate (if the course is completed) for previous studies. These documents will be assessed to determine whether CRL will be granted. Depending upon the institution where you completed previous studies, you may need to provide the course syllabus and unit outlines.
Continue ReadingWhat does enrolment mean? When will I be enrolled?
When we talk about ‘enrolment’, we are referring to the process students go through to pick out the subjects (units) they wish to study. It is only when a student is ‘enrolled’ that they officially become a student of the University. Enrolment usually happens during Orientation Week, and each school of study is responsible for coordinating enrolment for their international students with help from student services team. Some students are able to enrol offshore before they arrive in Australia. However,…
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Yes! The orientation program is one week prior to the commencement of each semester and all new international students are required to attend. The program offers social opportunities for new students to meet and have fun together and also provides essential information to new students about visa conditions, overseas student health cover, on-campus services and much more.
Continue ReadingCan I transfer to another education provider?
If you want to change to a new course and you were granted a visa under the streamlined visa processing arrangements, you must maintain enrolment in a streamlined visa processing eligible course (or package of courses) with an education provider participating in the arrangements. If you have not completed six months of your principal course (the main course of study you are undertaking) and you want to change your education provider, the ESOS National Code sets out the circumstances in…
Continue ReadingHow much money do i need to bring?
The amount of money you bring with you is a personal decision; however, you must make sure you have enough funds to cover your bond/rent and moving in expenses for your accommodation on arrival. You should also have money to cover temporary accommodation expenses (hotel) if applicable, meal costs, and transport costs (buses, taxis). Generally, it is advisable to have easy access to AUD$2500 to cover moving expenses and AUD$800 in travellers cheques or Australian currency to cover incidental expenses…
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