Australia

English Proficiency

International students are required to prove their English proficiency by taking standardized language tests such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE. The score required is different for each provider and program.

IELTS score of 6.0-6.5 or TOEFL score of 90 or PTE score of 72 or CAE score of 60-79 or above is required for acceptance to the university. Students who score 7.0 are considered competent, this will add value to the candidate’s profile. Some universities admit students who pursued their previous qualifications with English as a primary mode of instruction.

Note : IELTS, PTE and TOEFL Scores are indicative. Please refer to the individual university website to check the exact requirement.

Visa application

After enrolling for a course in any approved institution and arranging funds, students can apply for a Student Visa. Applicants have to apply for Subclass 500 to pursue higher education. Visa will be processed in 30- 45 days.

Student visa requirements: The most important requirements for getting a Student Visa are:

• Students must be enrolled in a recognized institution.
• Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement
• English Proficiency
• Provide proof of sufficient funds
• Health and character requirements
• Must not have any criminal records
• Have adequate health insurance.

Documents required for Visa application:

• A valid passport (all pages of new and old passports)
• Visa application form (157A)
• Form 956 A
• eCoE, Official acceptance letter from a college or university in Australia
• Academic Documents. (Transcripts, diplomas, degrees, or certificates)
• Evidence to show your English proficiency- IELTS/TOEFL/PTE scorecard
• Employment documents along with a salary statement, if applicable.
• Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) statement
• Health insurance receipt
• Passport size photos
• Evidence of Funds
• Resume

Funding

Students should produce evidence of their financial capability. Students should present evidence that they have enough funds to support themselves during their course. Evidence for adequate money to cover tuition fees, travel and living expenses are required to submit.

Apart from the tuition fees, proof of fund availability for living expenses during the course with an annual estimate of a minimum of AU$20,290 (INR 11,44,051) should be submitted.

Evidence of Funds

Following documents can be produced as evidence of funds. Students should produce evidence of their financial capability. Students should present evidence that they have enough funds to support themselves while they study in Australia. Students can arrange funds through sponsorship or educational loans. Acceptable evidence of funds are:

• Education Loan approval letter from nationalized banks
• Bank statements for the past 6 months.
• Fixed deposits

Students must show availability of funds covering their first year tuition fee, living expenses and travel airfare

Financial Assessment and Visa Lodgement with Scholab

Scholab team is passionate about assisting students in achieving their goals. Once a student approaches us for assistance, we will guide you through the whole process till your visa is granted. The general order of the financial assessment and visa lodgement procedure is as follows:

• We receive financial documents from the student
• Scholab team assesses and verifies the documents
• University assesses and verifies the documents
• Interview (depending on the university)
• Fee payment approval granted by the university
• Student applies for an eCoE (Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment)
• Students submit documents required for a visa.
• Assessment of visa documents by Scholab Team. Additional/pending documents will be requested, if necessary, after verification
• Scholab team will share the visa summary with the student
• Scholab team will lodge the student visa after the summary is approved
• Scholab team will share an acknowledgement after the visa is lodged
• Student undergoes health checkup
• Visa outcome is declared by the Embassy

Evidence for Sources of Funds:

• Generally, Australian universities don’t ask for sources of funds that are 3 months old or more. Sources will have to be shown for
• For Fixed Deposits with major amounts, the volume of funds deposited are matched with the annual income of sponsors. If they are not commensurate, then sources of deposits will be asked for.

Student Work Rights

Students can utilise the opportunity to work while studying for supporting themselves and become financially independent. This will also enable them to get exposure to culture and work environment.

• Students are permitted to work part-time for up to 20 hours per week.
• Students are allowed to work full-time during scheduled breaks and holidays
• Students not having exhausted 20 hours can work extra in the following week. The total duration for a fortnight should not exceed 40 hours
• Students are usually paid between AUD 15 to AUD 20 per hour

Post Study Work Permits

Graduates have the opportunity to stay back and work for up to 3 years depending on their degree and other criteria. Eligible graduates can apply for a post-study work visa which allows them to work for 3 years. This visa enables you to work for any employer.

Students can apply for a 485 visa if they have finished at least two years of education in Australia. The students can work in the country for two to four years to gain international work experience.

Types of Australia Post Study Work Permits

The Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) has two categories. The difference between the two categories is determined by the qualification gained by the student.

• Graduate Work Stream
• Graduate Work Stream

• Lodgement of Visa

  A Graduate Work Stream caters to international students who have completed a Vocational Education and Training qualification or programs in TAFE institutes. This visa is granted for 18 months

• Post Study Work Stream

  A Post Study Work Stream caters to international students who have gained either a bachelor’s, master or doctoral degree from a recognized Australian University. This visa is only available to students who were granted a student visa for Australia on or after November 5, 2011. The tenure depends on the level of qualification:

  Regions	VET	Bachelors	Masters (Coursework & Research)	PhD
  Major Cities Sydney Melbourne Brisbane	Up to 2 Years	2 Years	3 Years	4 Years
  Cities and major regional centres Perth Adelaide Gold Coast Sunshine Coast, Canberra Newcastle/Lake Macquarie Wollongong/Illawarra, Geelong Hobart	Up to 2 Years	3 Years	4 Years	5 Years
  Regional centres and other regional areas All other locations	Up to 2 Years	4 Years	5 Years	6 Years