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Frequently Asked Questions
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Student visa can be granted only if you wish to undertake a registered course or part of a registered course on a full-time basis. A registered course is an education or training course offered by an Australian education provider who is registered with the Australian Government to offer courses to overseas students.
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Australia is very safe, with a low crime rate, political stability and a harmonious society. The incidence of robbery and assault is relatively low and Australia has strict anti-gun and drug laws.
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Australia is diverse in its geography and climate. Australia’s summer starts in December and winters in June. Australia is in the tropics where the temperature s are in the mid of 20 degree Celsius.
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Courses available in Australia are: secondary, foundation course, English course, VET, undergraduate program, post graduate program and research courses.
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Australian qualifications are respected internationally when seeking employment or further study at leading international universities.
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An Australian Government survey showed that in terms of total costs—including tuition fees and living expenses—Australia was consistently less expensive than the USA and UK. Tuition fees will vary depending on the course or institution this website provides average costs as a guide.
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Intake is same as Semester. Intake refers to the length of the course. A semester is two terms of 11 weeks each. There is a vacation between the two terms, so the total course length is six months.
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Mostly Jun and February intake is available to all of the Institute and University. Some university provide also September intake as summer semester. Few institutes provide monthly intake as well for diploma courses.
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If you are part way through a diploma or degree and have not completed your earlier qualification, it is possible that you may receive credit towards a degree at the University. To determine this university must see your academic transcript together with the application form.
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Australian Universities offers coursework as well as research scholarships to the international students
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Documents require applying for the universities/Colleges are: -
· Academic documents
· IELTS score card
· Passport
· Passport Photograph ( 35*45 with light Background)
· Leaving Certificate
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5.5 overall bands (No less than 5 in each module) in Academic module is required to be eligible to get a direct entry to main course for further study in Australia. If you will have 5 band overall in academic module, you are still eligible to get an entry in to main course with maximum 30 week ELICOS.
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The full form of ELICOS is English Language Intensive Course of Overseas Student. The full name itself describes the importance of ELICOS. To improve the English language within short time the ELICOS has been designed. If you have low IELTS score to get direct admission in any Institute, you have to attend ELICOS as pre- requirement to get direct entry in to the Main course imposed by an institute.
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If you do not meet the entry requirements for further study you can enroll in secondary school in Australia. If you do not meet undergraduate course entry requirements you may be able to enroll in Foundation Studies which prepare you for further study.
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You will get your admission letter within 15 working days after you submit all the documents. Some time it could be delayed due to the intake problem or other official problem in relation to your application.
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Institute will offer you a confirmation of enrolment which states that they accept you as a full time student.
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A member of the family unit is your spouse or any unmarried dependent children of you or your spouse, who are under 18 years old. All members of your family unit must be declared on your student visa application whether or not they intend to travel to Australia at any time. A member who is not declared will not be eligible for entry to Australia as your family unit member, except for a person who becomes a member after your application was decided.
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Periods of stay granted to members of your family unit will generally be the same as your period of stay on your student visa. Your family members should ensure they always hold a valid visa while in Australia.
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Any school-age family member (aged between 5 and 18 years) who will live with you in Australia is expected to attend school in Australia. You are fully responsible for their education costs.
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Without access to the safety net of Medicare, international students may have difficulty paying for medical treatment. As a result, overseas student health cover (OSHC) was introduced to ensure international students have sufficient health care arrangements during their stay in Australia. OSHC ensures international students can access appropriate health care without undue financial hardship.
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Yes, you need to have health examination to apply for student visa.
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You must arrange your health examination with a panel doctor and/or radiologist nominated by the Australian Government. Examination reports by non-panel doctors/radiologists are usually not accepted.
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It will cost near about Rs. 2,000/- including courier charges.
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You must bring the following things:
1.passport
2.spectacles or contact lenses
3.medicals forms
4.Passport size photographs with negative film.
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DIAC is able to issue your student visa within 120 days or less, in advance of the course of study registration date.
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Your visa will usually be granted for two months longer than the end date of your course, if your course ends before November.
Note: If your course ends in November or December, your visa will usually cease on March 15 of the following year.
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Yes. All international students must study a minimum of 20 hours per week. You must also attend at least 80 per cent of your classes or risk having your visa cancelled. Same as all the international students are only allowed to work 20 Hours per week during the study period and full time during the semester break or vacation period.
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· Your student visa can be granted before maximum of 12 weeks (3 months) before your course commencement date.
· You may travel to Australia on a one-way ticket if you hold a student visa. You are not required to purchase return ticket to travel on student visa.
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Under the 'Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students',
attendance at an on-site orientation Program is compulsory in unlikely manner for all new International students. The orientation Program normally happens one week before the start of classes.
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It is compulsory for all the international students. The program is designed to introduce you formally to the Institute and the key staff you will have contact with during your studies at Institute. It also provides crucial information and advice that will assist you in adjusting to the living and learning environment of the Institute.
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Australia is an international leader in safeguards and support services for international students. Student support services are available in all the institutes/universities free of cost.
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Institute's International service staff will assist you with finding accommodation.
Options include home stays with Australian families, private housing with friends and peers or onsite accommodation where available.
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You will need a tax file number to give to your employer if you should find part-time work as well as your bank. If you do not supply the tax file number to your bank the account may automatically be deducted a large amount in tax if the account earns interest. Visit the Australian Taxation Office website to apply online.
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The Australian Tax Office has advised that an international student (and their spouse) whose course of study is six months or longer will be treated as a Resident of Australia for income tax purposes. This means that you can earn $6000 a year before paying any income tax
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Yes, if you have eligible car driving license.
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Yes. If you are studying Vocational or Undergraduate program, spouse can work 20 hours per week and if student is studying PG or Research, spouse can work full time.
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Please send certified copies of your documents.
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This will depend on the kind of job that you get. Rates of pay for casual work for students range from AUD 10 to AUD 15 per hour
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Getting a job is not easy. It is possible if you perform well in your program and in your job interviews. Going by the past statistics, there are many students have managed to find jobs and have stayed back after completion of their education. However, there is no guarantee.
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If you are unwell before an exam, or if physical illness or injury affects your academic performance during an exam, be sure to see your doctor or contact the staff at your institute Health Service for a medical certificate. The certificate needs to be presented to Student Administration along with an Application for special consideration form. If you are ill during an examination and your performance is genuinely affected you should notify the examination supervisor and go directly to the Institute Health Service.
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Make an appointment to see an International Student Advisor as soon as possible. You can do this through the International Offices of the Institute.
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Yes, it can be through poor attendance or performance in class or if you undertake a criminal activity in Australia or you will breach the work visa condition on your current visa.
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Visit International Office of your institute at least six weeks before your current student visa expires, to obtain the necessary documentation.
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Students can apply for PR after completion of 2 years of study in Australia.
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