I. Concept and types of visas
Study visa in Australia is mainly for attending qualified courses in Australia and entering and leaving Australia; Or come to Australia to provide care and support visas for special student visa holders below 18 or above 18. This is a temporary visa. After the implementation of the New Deal, the types of Australian student visas have been simplified from the previous eight types of student visas to 500 types (students) and 590 types (student guardians).
All international students can apply for an Australian 500 student visa no matter what courses they choose to study!
Second, the materials needed to apply for a visa
1, admission confirmation (COE) or admission notice, confirming that the student has been admitted to the courses registered by the Federal Course Registry. However, it should be noted that you can change your major. If you decide to change your major, you need to apply for a new visa at the lower level of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) or non-AQF courses (unless you change from doctor to master).
2. Proof of language ability. Qualified examinations include IELTS, TOEFL IBT, Pearson English (PTE) Academic Examination and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE). The total score of IELTS requires 5.5 points; Or IELTS total score of 4.5, plus at least 20 weeks of intensive English language courses for overseas students; Or IELTS total score of 5, plus at least 10 weeks of intensive English language courses for overseas students.
3. Financial certification materials. To study in Australia, you must have relevant documents to prove that you have enough funds to pay tuition, travel expenses and living expenses. From February 2065438+2008, the living expenses (excluding tuition and travel expenses) that students need to prove are 20290 Australian dollars (about 97093 yuan) a year. And if you have family members (such as spouse and children), you need to show evidence that you can pay their living expenses, including tuition.
4. The applicant's health certificate. Generally, the Australian Immigration Bureau will require some students to have a physical examination or examination to prove their health. If told to do this, students must make an appointment with a hospital recognized by the Australian Immigration Bureau for physical examination, which usually takes half a month to prepare this material.
Generally, these students who apply for a study visa in Australia can meet the requirements of the Immigration Bureau only by providing a statement of financial ability and admission confirmation as proof of their English proficiency. But in addition to these, there are still some materials that must be submitted, such as identification materials, domestically recognized academic credentials, economic guarantee materials and so on.
Three. Frequently asked questions on visa application for studying in Australia
1. Can I work part-time in Australia with a student visa?
Australia allows students with student visas to work, but there are restrictions on working hours during their studies, no more than 40 hours every two weeks, and no restrictions on working hours during holidays.
2. How much proof of funds should I prepare?
Prepare at least all the expenses for the first year. If your family has prepared all the expenses for studying abroad, you can provide all the expenses for two years. The more money, the better.
3. How long does it take to apply for an Australian study visa?
At present, the time for the Immigration Bureau to process university visas is: 75% of the applications are completed within 4 1 day, and 90% of the applications are completed within 5 1 day. Generally, the visa processing time is 2-4 weeks, as fast as a week or even a few seconds.
4. If the visa has been refused, will it be refused if I apply again?
The visa officer will comprehensively consider the reasons for the applicant's refusal and check the submitted materials again. People with a history of visa refusal may not be refused visas in Australia again.
Four. Problems needing attention when applying for a visa
Sometimes the materials provided are rejected, so your study abroad plan may be disrupted. Therefore, you must be careful when applying for a visa, and pay attention to whether you have missed anything. There are a few points that need special attention and are the easiest traps:
1. The Immigration Bureau has different specific requirements on the funds for student visas (including accompanying student visas and guardian visas). Therefore, when calculating financial guarantee, you must not copy the experience of others or other categories to calculate your own financial guarantee. You need to calculate the amount of funds according to your specific situation and relevant regulations.
2. Inaccurate or untrue materials are the main reasons for visa refusal. Even some applicants with good conditions, due to the lack of experience in preparing materials, make the materials that fully meet the requirements become seemingly false materials, causing irreparable losses to the applicants. When submitting materials, make sure that your materials are accurate and meet the requirements.
3. It is generally believed that an IELTS score of 5 can be used to submit an application. In fact, the Immigration Bureau has detailed regulations on each visa category. In addition, you should also confirm the IELTS score required by your chosen major to avoid being rejected because of these small details and reduce your own losses.