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How to Apply

You can apply for your preferred university by following these steps:

1. Check entry requirements and scholarships

Prepare documents and contact the university admission office to verify your application meets academic and English requirements. Consult our mentors and study advisors for details.

Check the following for each university and degree:

  • Academic requirements
  • English requirements
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • COVID-19 related policies

2. Prepare documents

2.1 University application documents

Prepare proof of identity (name, contact details, home address)

2.2 VISA application documents

Visit the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs' website for a comprehensive list of required documents.

Find your "Education provider CRICOS code" at https://cricos.education.gov.au/

Tip: After submitting your VISA application, you'll receive a referral letter and HAP ID for a health check at a nominated hospital or clinic.

3. Submit your application

Consult our student advisors or mentors and send all documents in English. Apply to the university for free through us, but be prepared to pay any required application fees directly to the university.

4. Manage your time

Australian universities typically have two or three semesters. Submit your application before the relevant deadline, noting that most universities have several offer rounds.

  • Mark important dates in your calendar
  • Verify entry requirements and consider alternatives if needed
  • Prepare and submit supporting documents
  • Aim to apply 6 months in advance

5. Accept an offer

Application results can be successful, waitlisted, or unsuccessful. Even if unsuccessful, you might be accepted in a future intake. If waitlisted, you may be offered a place in later rounds. Apply to several universities to keep your options open.

A conditional offer means you need to fulfill additional criteria, often related to English or academic requirements.

Learn how to accept, defer, or decline an offer: University of Melbourne guide

6. Pay application fees

  • Application fee: Varies from free to AUD 200 across universities
  • OSHC fee: Overseas Student Health Cover, around $55/month for a single person
  • Deposit: A fixed amount (e.g., AUD 10,000) or percentage (25%-50%) of first semester tuition
  • VISA application fee: AUD 620
  • VISA health check fee: AUD 230-270
  • Other fees: Translation fees for non-English documents. Learn more about document translation