About AustraliaAbout Australia Australia lies between the Pacific and Indian Australia lies between the Pacific and Indian
Oceans Oceans
It’s a world’s 6It’s a world’s 6thth largest country. largest country.
The capital city is Canberra, located in the The capital city is Canberra, located in the AustralianAustralian Capital TerritoryCapital Territory
The larges cities are Sydney,The larges cities are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane ,PerthMelbourne, Brisbane ,Perth and Adelaideand Adelaide. .
About AustraliaAbout Australia Australia consists of six states, two major mainland Australia consists of six states, two major mainland
territories, and other minor territoriesterritories, and other minor territories
About AustraliaAbout Australia It is a multicultural placeIt is a multicultural place
SportSport plays an important part in Australian culture plays an important part in Australian culture
There's a lot of climatic variation, which also means that There's a lot of climatic variation, which also means that any time is a good time to be any time is a good time to be somewheresomewhere in Australia. in Australia.
The coldest areas are in the south-eastern corner of the The coldest areas are in the south-eastern corner of the mainland and Tasmania. mainland and Tasmania.
Why study in Australia?Why study in Australia?
Australia provides a unique kind of Australia provides a unique kind of education and a learning style that education and a learning style that encourages you to be innovative, creative encourages you to be innovative, creative and think independently.and think independently.
It is the third largest country which attracts It is the third largest country which attracts international students after USA and U.Kinternational students after USA and U.K
Graduates from Australia are very Graduates from Australia are very successful in finding Jobs and hold successful in finding Jobs and hold prominent position worldwide.prominent position worldwide.
Why Study in Australia?Why Study in Australia? Dynamic and progressive education programs with a Dynamic and progressive education programs with a
reputation for excellencereputation for excellence Globally-recognized courses and qualifications Globally-recognized courses and qualifications
The relaxed, enjoyable and safe lifestyleThe relaxed, enjoyable and safe lifestyle
Cheaper study and living expense compared to many other Cheaper study and living expense compared to many other countries countries
Vibrant, appealing and multicultural cities Vibrant, appealing and multicultural cities
Great weather Great weather
Amazing and diverse landscapes and sceneryAmazing and diverse landscapes and scenery
Unique and wonderful flora and fauna Unique and wonderful flora and fauna
NO. OF INSTITUTIONS NO. OF INSTITUTIONS
Universities38
Schools9,600
82 TAFE Colleges [640 campuses]
Registered Training
Organisations 4000
Vocational Education and Training
Learning Institutions
Vocational education
and training
University and other higher
education
Senior secondary
Junior secondary
Primary
Pre-school
Age
17
12
4
AUSTRALIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM- AUSTRALIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM- PATHWAYSPATHWAYS
Bond University Griffith University Queensland University of TechnologyUniversity of QueenslandUniversity of Southern QueenslandUniversity of the Sunshine Coast
Southern Cross University University of New England
Charles Sturt University Macquarie University University of SydneyUniversity of Newcastle University of New South WalesUniversity of Technology SydneyUniversity of Western Sydney University of Wollongong
Australian National UniversityUniversity of Canberra
University of Tasmania
Deakin University La Trobe UniversityMonash University RMIT University Swinburne University of TechnologyUniversity of Ballarat University of MelbourneVictoria University
Flinders University University of Adelaide University of South Australia
Curtin University of Technology Edith Cowan University Murdoch UniversityUniversity of Western Australia
Charles Darwin University
Multi-StateAustralian Catholic University
Central Queensland UniversityJames Cook UniversityAUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIESAUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES
Western Australia
Northern Territory
South AustraliaQueensland
New South Wales
Victoria
Tasmania
AUSTRALIAN QUALIFICATIONS AUSTRALIAN QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORKFRAMEWORK
SchoolsSchools VETVET Higher Ed.Higher Ed.
Senior Senior SecondarySecondaryCertificate ofCertificate ofEducationEducation
Adv. Diploma Adv. Diploma Diploma Diploma Certificate IVCertificate IV
Certificate IIICertificate III
Certificate IICertificate II
Certificate ICertificate I
Doctoral DegreeDoctoral Degree
Master DegreeMaster Degree
Grad. DiplomaGrad. Diploma
Grad. CertificateGrad. Certificate
Bachelor DegreeBachelor Degree
Assoc. Degree,Assoc. Degree,Adv. DiplomaAdv. DiplomaDiplomaDiploma
Package CoursesPackage Courses
Packages comprising Preliminary and Principal course are Packages comprising Preliminary and Principal course are
permitted viz. permitted viz. Diploma articulating into a Bachelor’sDiploma articulating into a Bachelor’s..
Applicant must apply for visa subclass of the principal course. Applicant must apply for visa subclass of the principal course.
Not more than 2 month gap between courses is permittedNot more than 2 month gap between courses is permitted
e.g. If offer is for 1 year Diploma (subclass 572) followed e.g. If offer is for 1 year Diploma (subclass 572) followed
by a Bachelors (subclass 573), application should be for by a Bachelors (subclass 573), application should be for
the principal course (Bachelors - sub-class 573) and should the principal course (Bachelors - sub-class 573) and should
meet all the financial /IELTS/ other requirements of 573.meet all the financial /IELTS/ other requirements of 573.
Assessment LevelsAssessment LevelsAssessment
Levels
Subclass 570
Subclass 571
Subclass 572
Subclass 573
Subclass 574
Subclass 575
Independent ELICOS Schools
Vocational and technical
education (VAT)
Higher EducationPostgraduate
ResearchNon Award
Subclass 576
AusAID or Defence
sponsored
Junior and senior
School for International
Sttudents
Course CertificateI , II ,III and IV,Diploma and
Advanced Diploma
CoversBachelors DegreeAssociate Degree,
Graduate Certificate,Graduate Diploma
Covers a Masters Degree by course work
Or by research workAnd a Doctral Degree
Covers Foundation,Bridging or other
Courses that donot Lead to the award
of a dree,diploma or other formal award
Covers full time studyUndertaken by AusaID or Defence students
Sponsered by the Australian
Government
Visa Assessment
Level
3
Visa Assessment
Level
3
Visa Assessment
Level
4
Visa Assessment
Level
3
VisaAssessment
Level
3
Visa Assessment
Level
3
Visa Assessment
Level
3
English Lanuage Course ,a stand alone
cousre and notAs a prerequsite to
Commensing another course
As accepted by the education
provider10+1 or 10+2
+IELTS-5.5
Bachelors-10+2Masters
-Bachelors+IELTS6.0
Entry Criteria
How much does it cost?How much does it cost?
Graduate Diploma & Certificate
ELICOS School
VETUndergraduate
Post Graduate
$A3500–$A13,500
Secondary -$A6000–$A13,000 a yearPrimary & Junior -$A5000–$A11,000 a year
$A5500–$A18,000 a year
Graduate Dp/Certificate -$A9000– $A16,000 a year Masters Doctoral Degree- $A11,000–$A18,500 a year
Arts, economics -$A10,000– $A13,500 a year
Science & Engineering $A11,000– $A16,500 a year
AccommodationAccommodation
Type of AccommodationType of Accommodation Cost Cost
Homestay or FarmstayHomestay or Farmstay A$110–A$270 a weekA$110–A$270 a week
Hostels and guest houses Hostels and guest houses A$80–A$135 a weekA$80–A$135 a week
Share accommodationShare accommodation
Rental accommodationRental accommodation
A$50–A$160 a weekA$50–A$160 a week
A$70–A$350 a weekA$70–A$350 a week
Boarding schoolsBoarding schools A$8000–A$11000 a yearA$8000–A$11000 a year
University accommodationUniversity accommodation A$80–A$250 per weekA$80–A$250 per week
Working While Studying Working While Studying
Permission to work can be done Permission to work can be done electronicallyelectronically or on or on paper using form 157Ppaper using form 157P. .
A visa with permission to work enables you to work up to A visa with permission to work enables you to work up to 20 hours a week20 hours a week on a casual basis during course time and on a casual basis during course time and full-time during Vacation periods. full-time during Vacation periods.
Family members can also apply for permission to work up Family members can also apply for permission to work up to to 20 hours a week20 hours a week throughout the year. throughout the year.
In the case of masters and doctorate students and AusAID In the case of masters and doctorate students and AusAID or Defense-sponsored students, family members can apply or Defense-sponsored students, family members can apply
for permission to for permission to work unlimited hourswork unlimited hours. .
Working While StudyingWorking While Studying
Some students tutor school children or get jobs on campus Some students tutor school children or get jobs on campus in the canteen, the bookshop, in the institution's offices and in the canteen, the bookshop, in the institution's offices and as laboratory assistants. Some jobs are entirely outside the as laboratory assistants. Some jobs are entirely outside the education community such as bartending, babysitting, education community such as bartending, babysitting, gardening, hospitality, sales, information technology, gardening, hospitality, sales, information technology, restaurants, checkout work or fruit picking.restaurants, checkout work or fruit picking.
Some institutions offer a job placement service. If work is Some institutions offer a job placement service. If work is available you will need to obtain a tax file number from the available you will need to obtain a tax file number from the
Australian Tax OfficeAustralian Tax Office..
How to Apply for How to Apply for Permission to WorkPermission to Work
Check the charges for lodging an
application for permission to work.
-2
Complete the online application and follow the prompts to pay for the application.
- 3
Your application will take one week to
process. You can also check the progress of
your application online.
- 4
Visit your nearest departmental office to have your visa label inserted in your passport.
-5
Ask your education provider to notify the department electronically - 1
Financial evidence Financial evidence Assumed costs - All visasAssumed costs - All visas
Finances to be shown
Course Fee Each Year A$------------
For Yourself A$12000
For Spouse A$4200
First Child A$2400
Each Subsequent Child A$1800
School Cost for every child aged 5 yrs and above and over and less than 18 ys
A$8000
Return airfare for each accompanying member of the family
A$2000
Careers After GraduationCareers After Graduation
The Australian Government The Australian Government skilled migration programskilled migration program targets young targets young people who have skills, an education and outstanding abilities people who have skills, an education and outstanding abilities that will contribute to the Australian economy. International that will contribute to the Australian economy. International students with Australian qualifications account for about half the students with Australian qualifications account for about half the people assessed under the skilled migrant program.people assessed under the skilled migrant program.
In order to qualify for the skilled migration program applicants In order to qualify for the skilled migration program applicants must pass a points test and satisfy some basic requirements. must pass a points test and satisfy some basic requirements. These include:These include:
You must be under the age of 45 years when you apply; You must be under the age of 45 years when you apply; You must have an acceptable level of English language proficiency-IELTS-You must have an acceptable level of English language proficiency-IELTS-
6.0; 6.0; You must have post-secondary school qualifications or work experience You must have post-secondary school qualifications or work experience
relevant to your nominated occupation; relevant to your nominated occupation; Your nominated occupation must appear on DIAC’s Skilled Occupations Your nominated occupation must appear on DIAC’s Skilled Occupations
List; List; You must be able to demonstrate recent work experience; You must be able to demonstrate recent work experience; You must have your skills accessed prior to applying to migrate; and You must have your skills accessed prior to applying to migrate; and Points are awarded to applicants with Australian qualifications. Points are awarded to applicants with Australian qualifications.
Financial evidence – Financial Financial evidence – Financial Sponsors Sc-572Sponsors Sc-572
An “acceptable individual” means one or more of the An “acceptable individual” means one or more of the following:following:
o The applicant;The applicant;
o The applicant’s spouse;The applicant’s spouse;
o The applicant’s parents;The applicant’s parents;
o The applicant’s grandparents;The applicant’s grandparents;
o The applicant’s brotherThe applicant’s brothers ands and sister sisterss..
o An uncle or an aunt who is an Australian citizen, an An uncle or an aunt who is an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen or any NRI sponsor.Zealand citizen or any NRI sponsor.
Financial Evidence –Financial Evidence –Acceptable Acceptable FundsFunds
SAVINGS BANK ACCOUNT
FIXED DEPOSITS
POST OFFICE SAVINGS SAVINGS ACCOUNTS, FIXED DEPOSIT MIS(Must be 1 yr old) RECURRING ACCOUNTS(Must be 3 Yrs Old) NSS
PUBLIC PROVIDENT FUND - Only Withdraw able amount
EPF/GPF - Only PERMANENT/NON REFUNDABLE withdraw able amount
BANK LOAN (**** If you are taking an educational loan you have to pay your first installment from that loan only*****)
MILENNIUM DEPOSITS
Must be money deposits held with an acceptable financial institution. (The www.india.embassy.gov.au lists financial institutions that are acceptable in India
Financial Criteria for Australian Student Visas – India
Student Student Visa Visa
SubclassSubclass
Type of Type of ProgramProgram
AssessmeAssessment Levelnt Level
# # Months Months Prior Prior Funds Funds Evidence Evidence
Funds/Evidence RequiredFunds/Evidence Required
570570 IndependeIndependent ELICOSnt ELICOS 33 33
Course fees, living costs and travel costs for entire programCourse fees, living costs and travel costs for entire program..Eligible sponsors’ financial statements. min. balance held for 3 months Eligible sponsors’ financial statements. min. balance held for 3 months OROR commercial loan dedicated to education, showing collateral for loan and commercial loan dedicated to education, showing collateral for loan and consistency with annual income shown.consistency with annual income shown.
571571 SchoolsSchools 33 33
Total cost of school stay plus any ELICOS and bridging courses, and travel costsTotal cost of school stay plus any ELICOS and bridging courses, and travel costsEligible sponsors’ financial statements min. balance held for 3 monthsEligible sponsors’ financial statements min. balance held for 3 monthsOROR commercial loan dedicated to education, showing collateral for loan and commercial loan dedicated to education, showing collateral for loan and consistency with annual income shown.consistency with annual income shown.
572572Vocation Vocation Education Education & Training& Training
44 66
Entire cost of program and stay plus ELICOS and bridging courses, and travel Entire cost of program and stay plus ELICOS and bridging courses, and travel costs.costs.Eligible sponsors’ financial statements min. balance held for 6 months,Eligible sponsors’ financial statements min. balance held for 6 months,OROR commercial loan dedicated to education, collateral for loan and commercial loan dedicated to education, collateral for loan and consistency with annual income shown.consistency with annual income shown.
573573 Higher Higher EducationEducation 33 33
Course fees and living costs for entire program plus any ELICOS, bridging or Course fees and living costs for entire program plus any ELICOS, bridging or foundation studies, and travel costsfoundation studies, and travel costsEligible sponsors’ financial statements min. balance held for 3 monthsEligible sponsors’ financial statements min. balance held for 3 monthsOROR commercial loan dedicated to education, collateral for loan and commercial loan dedicated to education, collateral for loan and consistency with annual income shown.consistency with annual income shown.
574574 Masters & Masters & DoctorateDoctorate 33 CurrentCurrent
Course fees and living costs for ELICOS/bridging/foundation course plus first Course fees and living costs for ELICOS/bridging/foundation course plus first year of post-graduate education, and travel costsyear of post-graduate education, and travel costsEligible sponsors’ financial statements - current min. balanceEligible sponsors’ financial statements - current min. balanceOROR commercial loan dedicated to education, collateral for loan and commercial loan dedicated to education, collateral for loan and consistency with annual income shown.consistency with annual income shown.
575575
Non-Non-award award foundatiofoundation n studies/otstudies/otherher
33 33
Total costs of program, living expenses, and travel costs Total costs of program, living expenses, and travel costs Eligible sponsors’ financial statements min. balance held for 3 monthsEligible sponsors’ financial statements min. balance held for 3 monthsOROR commercial loan dedicated to education, showing collateral for loan and commercial loan dedicated to education, showing collateral for loan and consistency with annual income shown.consistency with annual income shown.
576576AID or AID or Defence Defence AwardAward
22 CurrentCurrent
Total costs of first year for study and living, plus travel if not fully funded.Total costs of first year for study and living, plus travel if not fully funded.Evidence of support of Minister for Defence or AusAIDEvidence of support of Minister for Defence or AusAIDEligible sponsors’ financial statements showing min. balance, Eligible sponsors’ financial statements showing min. balance, OROR commercial loan dedicated to education, collateral for loan provided. commercial loan dedicated to education, collateral for loan provided.
Note: If the applicant is married or has children, he/she/they are automatically included in the assessment of cost to live in Australia.
Financial evidence –LoansFinancial evidence –Loans
Loan must be from an acceptable financial institution and Loan must be from an acceptable financial institution and
must be fully sanctioned. Loans granted ‘in-principle’ are must be fully sanctioned. Loans granted ‘in-principle’ are
not acceptable.not acceptable.
Details of guarantor’s collateral security and its owner Details of guarantor’s collateral security and its owner
should be mentioned on the loan letter. should be mentioned on the loan letter.
Property mortgaged against the loan should be in the Property mortgaged against the loan should be in the
name of an acceptable individual. name of an acceptable individual.
For a loan other than an education loan, letter from the For a loan other than an education loan, letter from the
bank to be provided stating the name of the applicant and bank to be provided stating the name of the applicant and
that loan can be used for his/her education purpose.that loan can be used for his/her education purpose.
LOANSLOANS
If loan is secured against a recently created FD, please If loan is secured against a recently created FD, please
provide the source of the FD.provide the source of the FD.
Loan disbursement letter is required to be produced prior Loan disbursement letter is required to be produced prior
to grant as evidence of paying the first instalment fee.to grant as evidence of paying the first instalment fee.
Loans against security of property is accepted – show Loans against security of property is accepted – show
details of ownership of the propertydetails of ownership of the property
the income for all eligible financial sponsors are taken into the income for all eligible financial sponsors are taken into
consideration to calculate the income-fund ratio.consideration to calculate the income-fund ratio.
Income of sponsor being minimum 22% of total cost and Income of sponsor being minimum 22% of total cost and
living expenses for a year in Australia.living expenses for a year in Australia.
FinancesFinances- Sponsors’ income- Sponsors’ income
Income from salaryIncome from salary Income tax returns for the last 3 yrsIncome tax returns for the last 3 yrs
Salary statement, Form 16 from employerSalary statement, Form 16 from employer
Agricultural incomeAgricultural income Ownership of landOwnership of land
Income statement from regional / competent Income statement from regional / competent authorityauthority
FinancesFinances- Sponsors’ income- Sponsors’ income Business incomeBusiness income
Business registration/partnership deed/Memorandum Business registration/partnership deed/Memorandum of Associationof Association
Company’s recent itemized bank statementsCompany’s recent itemized bank statements Income Tax returns of the companyIncome Tax returns of the company
Retirement incomeRetirement income Pension details from the employerPension details from the employer Recent bank statements showing credit of pensionRecent bank statements showing credit of pension
Rental incomeRental income Proof of Ownership of propertyProof of Ownership of property Lease deedLease deed Bank statements showing receipt of rentBank statements showing receipt of rent Income tax returnsIncome tax returns
TimingTimingWhen to lodge application for the When to lodge application for the
visavisa Applications should be lodged at the AHC at Applications should be lodged at the AHC at
least least 12 weeks12 weeks prior to course prior to course commencement datecommencement date
The commencement of the course is the The commencement of the course is the date orientation starts. Applications should date orientation starts. Applications should not be lodged after course has commenced, not be lodged after course has commenced, with extension letters from the University.with extension letters from the University.
We require We require 8-12 weeks8-12 weeks to process an to process an applicationapplication
Timing – (Continued) Timing – (Continued) Keeping the process running Keeping the process running
smoothlysmoothly
Provide Financial Matrix and Agent declarationProvide Financial Matrix and Agent declaration
Make sure the application is complete - do not rely on the Make sure the application is complete - do not rely on the
visa office to advise you of missing documentation - you visa office to advise you of missing documentation - you
risk Refusal.risk Refusal.
Provide detailed bank statements which show current (not Provide detailed bank statements which show current (not
more than 4 weeks old) transactions and are for required more than 4 weeks old) transactions and are for required
number of monthsnumber of months
Include photocopies of all documentsInclude photocopies of all documents
Provide translations where necessaryProvide translations where necessary
Process MapProcess Map
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3
Acknowledgement Letter This letter can be used by student to deposit the fees if he so desires
Pre Visa AssessmentPVA letter is issued by AHC after assessment of the application
Decision RecordIssued by AHC once application is decided. It may be a Approval letter or Refusal letter
Where to find AssistanceWhere to find Assistance
Application Form 157AApplication Form 157A
1160i info form - applying for a student visa1160i info form - applying for a student visa
www.immi.gov.auwww.immi.gov.au
www.India.embassy.gov.auwww.India.embassy.gov.au
www.immi.gov.au/legislationwww.immi.gov.au/legislation
www.studyinaustralia.gov.au www.studyinaustralia.gov.au