Overall Application Process: Applying to Australia.

STEP 1: Give English Language Test
To study in an English-Speaking Country, one needs to show proof of his/her communicating skills in English. This gets evaluated through International Language Testing Systems like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE.

STEP 2: Allocate required documents
Different universities may have different requirements but it is fair to say that majority of universities look for:

1. Academic transcripts from Year 10 and above
2. Character Certificate
3. Passport
4. Statement of Purpose
5. Application from Filled
6. IELTS / TOEFL/ PTE

Note: If you have a dependent partner who wishes to make the application along with you then his/her’s academic transcript, passport & Marriage Certificate is required.

STEP 3: Apply to the university
Australia is home to some 40 plus universities, so the courses provided and fee structure may differ from one university to another. So, before you make any university application you need to have research at least 10 universities and be certain that the course you are applying for is of your interest and the tuition fees suits your budget.

STEP 4: Receive and understand the offer letter
If your application is accepted then the university will issue a letter of offer, which might be either conditional or unconditional. The students need to study it carefully as it will have a lot of information that needs to be understood and the agreement needs to be signed or accepted. Some key things to observe in the offer letter are:

1. Check if there are any condition you need to fulfill
2. What is the date of expiry of the offer letter?
3. How much money will you have to pay initially?
4. Read the refund policy carefully.

STEP 5: Arrange the financial documents
The applicants need to show proof that they have the necessary access to fund that will be required to pay for the expenses that will occur during their stay in Australia. There are 2 important things to keep in mind which is required to be presented
1. A large pool of fund.
2. Yearly income capacity of the sponsors

1. A large pool of fund.
The total amount of fund that will  be required to showcase may differ in accordance to the university you apply to. A general rule to calculate the total amount that you will be required to present is = 1st year tuition fees + 1st year living expenses + Overseas Student Health cover + 2-way flight ticket. In most cases the total sum to be shown will general come around 45 Lakhs equivalent to 56000 AUD.
The pool of fund can be shown either from a bank loan or bank balance where the source of income is transparent, traceable and tax accountable.

2. Yearly income capacity of  the sponsors
It is recommended that you show atleast 18 Lakhs per year as income. Your parents should be your primary sponsor and if their income is not sufficient then you immediate relatives can commit to become your additional sponsor.
Example: If your parents’ total yearly income is 15 Lakhs then your immediate uncle, aunt, grand parents or any other immediate members can commit to sponsor you for the deficit amount.

STEP 6: Make Payment and receive Confirmation of Enrollment Once the documents are complete, generally the first six months tuition fee needs to be paid upfront along with OSHC. That being said some universities also request for the 1st year’s tuition fee up front. It is crucial that the offer letter is well read and understood to identify the initial amount to be paid. Payment has to don’t through the recommended bank listed by the particular university you have applied to. And it may take up to 4 working days for the fund to be completely transferred to the universities bank. Note: To make payments, the bank will ask for the “No Objection Letter“ which the students will have to acquire from the Ministry of Education, Science & Technology. To know more about the No Objection letter please click here. To download the application form for the No Objection Letter , Please click here

STEP 7: Apply for VISA Applying to the visa can be a tedious process and should always be supervised by an experience person as it is a highly sensitive task. Students should know that giving any false information during the application process can lead to a visa rejection and there are a lot of information that will be required to fill in. Several documents will be required to be attached in the online application portal and it is mandatory that all documents are attested / notarized by the concerned people with authority. In the overall application process students will also be asked to perform a medical test and a biometric collection. The medical can be done only through 2 organization: Norvic Hospital or International Organization for Migration Nepal. And biometric collection needs to be done at VFS Global.