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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
  • Current course, intake and visa requirements

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/

Home Affairs may ask you to complete health examinations. If they are required, follow the department's instructions; these may include a HAP ID. Requirements, timing and costs depend on your circumstances.

Student visa rules changed from 2 October 2026, including rules about applying in Australia and including family members. Check the current Department of Home Affairs guidance before lodging.

3. Submit your application

Submit your application through the channel specified by your education provider. Check whether the provider or any representative charges an application or service fee before you apply, and follow the provider's document and translation requirements.

4. Manage your time

Intake dates, application deadlines and offer processing times vary by provider and course. Check the current dates for your chosen program, including any separate deadline for international applicants.

  • Mark important dates in your calendar
  • Verify entry requirements and consider alternatives if needed
  • Prepare and submit supporting documents
  • Allow enough time for admission, your Confirmation of Enrolment, required documents, health cover and visa processing.

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

  • Provider application fees and deposits: Amounts and refund rules vary by provider and course. Check the current offer and payment terms.
  • OSHC: Premiums vary by insurer, cover type and period. Get a current quote for the exact dates and people covered.
  • Student visa application charge: From AUD 2,500 for the main applicant from 1 July 2026; limited concessions apply. Check the amount for your circumstances with the Department of Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator.
  • Health examinations and other checks: You may need to pay for health examinations, biometrics or police certificates if requested. Costs vary; check the relevant provider before booking.
  • Other fees: Translation fees for non-English documents. Learn more about document translation