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Steps to uni for international Year 12 students
You are an international student if you are not an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia.
Australia is a popular study destination for students from overseas. Australian tertiary institutions feature highly in international rankings for their teaching, research and international outlook and our lifestyle, culture and climate make Australia one of the most liveable countries in the world.
Australian tertiary institutions offer a broad range of study options and areas of specialisation, from arts and humanities, business and economics to communications and media studies, creative arts, education, engineering, health and medical sciences, science and technology, and teaching. Qualifications gained in Australia are recognised around the world. If you apply to study in Australia through 91桃色, you'll be applying to institutions located in and the or close to these states鈥� borders. They offer a variety of learning and social environments for students.
Quality assurance
Australia has systems and processes in place to ensure that international students receive a high quality and rewarding education.
The is a national, government-approved policy that regulates qualifications and enables comparison of different qualifications at different levels across different institutions. An AQF-registered qualification has undergone a national accreditation process and the provider is government registered. In addition to the AQF national code, institutions that process their applications through 91桃色 operate within the . This legislative framework establishes a standard of practice which participating institutions must meet. It also offers a number of rights and protections for applicants.
How to apply
International students undertaking one of the following qualifications in 2023 or 2024 can apply for undergraduate courses through 91桃色:
- an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia
- an International Baccalaureate Diploma
- a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.
All other international students apply directly to the institutions, not through 91桃色. Each institution has its own application procedures and admission requirements.
If you鈥檙e granted permanent resident status after applying, you'll need to reapply as a domestic undergraduate applicant. Contact 91桃色 for instructions on how to do this.
If you鈥檙e granted permanent resident status:
- after you鈥檝e received an unconditional offer and before your course start date, or
- after your course start date
Australian Government requirements for international students
International students need to apply for a student visa to study in Australia, which allows you to study in Australia for a specified period. You must have a Confirmation of Enrolment from an education provider and proof of payment for Overseas Student Health Cover to apply. Read the information below and to ensure you meet the student visa requirements.
If you'll be under 18 years of age when you arrive in Australia to study, the Australian Government must be satisfied that you have appropriate accommodation, support and general welfare arrangements in place.
Each institution decides whether they will accept responsibility for welfare arrangements for international students who are under 18 years of age. The following institutions may accept this responsibility:
- Griffith University
- International College of Management, Sydney 鈥� if student lives on campus
- Macquarie University
- SAE Creative Media Institute
- University of Newcastle
- University of Sydney
- UNSW Sydney
- Western Sydney University.
Individual institutions can provide more information on accommodation, support and general welfare arrangements and any restrictions that may apply.
English language proficiency is a requirement for all tertiary courses. In addition, the Australian Government has specific English language requirements for students applying for student visas from some countries.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is insurance for international students to help them with the costs of medical and hospital care while they are in Australia. It does not, however, cover dental treatment. As dental services in Australia are expensive, you should have your teeth checked and any necessary dental work completed before you leave home.
The Australian Government requires all international students on a student visa and their dependants to purchase an approved OSHC policy from an Australian registered health fund for the duration of their visas. OSHC is not included in your tuition fees.
Belgian, Norwegian and some Swedish students are not required to purchase OSHC as part of their visa requirements; they are considered to have met 鈥榓dequate insurance鈥� requirements due to a reciprocal arrangement between their country and the Australian Government.
Many institutions have arrangements with preferred OSHC providers. Students, however, are free to choose their own health cover provider.
A , together with general information about OSHC, is available at PrivateHealth.gov.au.
Paying for your OSHC
You must organise and pay for OSHC before you arrive in Australia. Once you receive an unconditional offer to study at an Australian educational institution, you'll be required to pay your OSHC charge at the same time that you pay your tuition fee deposit.
You can arrange to pay for your OSHC through your educational institution or you can choose your own OSHC provider from another Australian registered private health insurer.
As an international student, you have the opportunity to work in paid employment for up to 48 hours per fortnight during teaching periods, and unlimited hours when your course is not in session. Certain categories of voluntary, unpaid work are included in this total. Work undertaken as part of your course is not included.
You should not rely on working to fund your tuition or living expenses while in Australia as work cannot be guaranteed and spending excessive amounts of time working may adversely affect your studies. Applications for work visas can only be submitted after you have arrived in Australia and started your classes. For more information, visit the .
Asylum seekers / students on bridging and temporary protection visas
How to apply
If you have an Australian permanent resident humanitarian visa, you can .
If you are in Year 12 and have an Australian bridging or temporary protection visa, you can .
If you are granted a humanitarian visa after you have applied as an international student, please contact 91桃色 so that we can help you change your application to a domestic application. If you are granted a humanitarian visa after you have been made an offer or after you have started your course, contact the university.
Admission criteria
You must meet the same admission criteria as all other international students: you will be assessed on your Year 12 results.
Fees
As an international student, you need to cover the full cost of your tuition fees. Therefore, it is important to apply for scholarships to cover your fees.
In particular, you should apply for an asylum seeker or humanitarian scholarship from the university you would like to study at.
You can also apply for an Equity Scholarship through 91桃色 if you meet the specific refugee status criteria.
We recommend you ask your school careers adviser or year coordinator to help you with your 91桃色 application and your scholarship applications.