Study in AUSTRALIA from Bangladesh
Australia has long been the preferred overseas study destinations. Multicultural Australia is a safe, friendly, sophisticated and harmonious society in which students can learn and travel. Australia has the third highest number of international students in the world behind only the United Kingdom and the United States despite having a population of only 23 million.
Australia offers an educational experience that makes a real difference. It provides a unique kind of education and a learning style that encourages one to be innovative, creative and think independently. The Australian approach to vocational and technical education is now recognised as among the best and most innovative in the world. It enjoys an international reputation for excellence in all areas of education and training. Australian universities are widely recognised for excellence in many disciplines.
Required Documents
The documents you need for your visa application depend on your personal situation and the course you are planning to study and nature of employment of your sponsor. However, in general you need the following documents:
- Proof of enrolment (your Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment)
- Your health insurance (Overseas Student Health Cover) policy details
- Your Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) statement
- Evidence of your English skills
- Statement of purpose
- Evidence of financial ability (tuition fees, living expenses, expenses for dependents, return airfare)
- A valid passport
- Your visa application fee
- Academic and work experience documents
- If you are under 18 years of age, you will also need to provide additional documents such as parental consent.
For a detailed visa application checklist, please consult with one of our counsellor.
Application Procedures
Intakes
Australia generally has two intakes i.e. February and July, with few Universities offering multiple intake in September & November. It is suggested that you should start making applications ideally 7-8 months prior to the intake. University generally takes around 4-6 weeks to process the applications.
English Language Requirements
English Language requirements vary between institutions. Usually for undergraduate courses IELTS 6.0 and for postgraduate courses IELTS 6.5 is required.
Academic Requirement (Undergraduate – Bachelors)
- A good academic record in High School Certificate or 12 years of schooling
- Some courses such as Computing and Engineering will require Mathematics and /or Science as pre-requisites
Postgraduate – Masters
- A good academic record in Bachelors Degree from a recognized university is necessary
- Any work experience in the field will be helpful
- For MBA programs at some Universities students need to have work experience along with their Bachelors Degree
Visa Procedure and Fees
The type of visa you need depends on the type of program/study you want to do, and how long you want to stay in Australia. You can find out more about each type of visa on the Australian Government’s Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) website.
- A good academic record in Bachelors Degree from a recognized university is necessary
- Any work experience in the field will be helpful
- For MBA programs at some Universities students need to have work experience along with their Bachelors Degree
Apply Online
You are required to create an account using DIBP’s online application system – ImmiAccount - to complete and submit your student visa application. You can also track the status of your visa through ImmiAccount once you have submitted it.
You should submit your application no later than six weeks before your course starts, and no earlier than 12 weeks.
Your application will be allocated a unique Transaction Reference Number (TRN) by the Australian Government. You can find out about the status of your application online at http://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/.