Australia FAQ

Most of our services to students are free. We will guide you in course selection and admission. To find out more about how we can help you, please visit our Study in Australia section or visit physically.

We have a dedicated department whose sole responsibility is to help our student visas. We will provide you with the Australian student visa form, as well as a detailed document requirement list. We will counsel you on what documents will be needed. Once we receive the completed Australian student visa application form, and the relevant documents, we will lodge your application with the Australian High Commission as long as WE are satisfied that under the current Australian student immigration law, your application complies.

The first step towards studying in Australia is to Contact CESPL. We will then provide you with a questionnaire to complete and use this information to review your academic and personal needs to assist you in selecting suitable study options.

You should apply to study in Australia as soon as possible, ideally 5 months prior to commencing your course. However, for some courses it is possible for the application and visa process to take less time than this. In general, University courses starts in February each year, a number of Universities also offer a mid-year intake in July. VET courses generally have two intakes a year, February and July and a number will also offer April and September intakes.

This ensures that only genuine IELTS test report forms are accepted. Presenting a fake or altered test report form can have serious consequences for candidates.

Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere of the globe. It is known to be the down under land due to that.

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.

For students who are unsure of their study path following completion of their high school education, there are a number of factors which they need to consider when selecting a suitable course. These include: a) Desired study subject area b) Institution type – i.e. University or a Vocational Education and Training (VET) institution, a bridging course to gain entry into a specific university course may also be considered. c) Academic background and English level d) Desired living location e) Available finances f) Course enrolment / commencement dates Education is an important investment and there are many options, CESPL have many years experience in helping students choose a study path this is right for them.

Yes, spouse and children can accompany student to Australia.

Special arrangements can be made for candidates with special needs, for example:

The following can be provided for special needs candidates (please check availability with centre):

Further information pertaining to special arrangements for such candidates is also available.

You are allowed to work up to 20 hours in a week while in session and full time during holidays. Please note that from 26 April 2008, people granted student visas will automatically receive permission to work with their visa grant. Work is NOT guaranteed, Working in Australia is a privilege, not a right. It is very common for students to find part-time work in Australia. Jobs can be found through student notice boards, job advertisements (www.seek.com.au, www.careerone.com.au ) and by approaching employers directly.

As long as we have all the necessary documentation, the whole process can take around 12 weeks. It can take between one day to four weeks to get a response from the institution in Australia and 6 – 12 weeks to get an Australian student visa.

Typically a student is required to have completed an IELTS exam no more than 2 years prior to the start date of their course. If a student has already studied for 12 months in an Australian institution this may not be required. If a student does not have the particular IELTS score for their course often an English course can be completed prior to commencing study. To find you’re nearest IELTS testing centre visit www.ielts.org.

CESPL is very experienced at helping students fulfill their study goals. If a student does not meet all the entry requirements for a particular course we will provide advice on relevant study options such as English, foundation or diploma courses to help you gain entry into your chosen course.

All universities have a careers and employment office to assist you find jobs anywhere in the world. This includes information on employers; resume writing, facing an interview, recruitment fairs, returning home seminars. For more details on employment opportunities and career services offered by universities please visit www.gcca.com.au . The Australian immigration system now offers clear pathways for those students who chose to change their visa status to work /live in Australia, after graduation. For more details visit www.immi.gov.au

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 vary depending on the course and institution. As a rough guide, VET courses for a 1.5 to 2 year Diploma range from ₨ 403,805.2 ($9,000) to ₨ 515,973.31 ($11,500) per year (₨ 807,610.4 ($18,000) to ₨ 1,031,946.62 ($23,000) in total) and a University 3 year Bachelor Degree ranges from ₨ 673,008.67 ($15,000) to ₨ 1,031,946.62 ($23,000) per year (₨ 2,019,026 ($45,000) to ₨ 3,095,839.86 ($69,000) in total). A University 2 year Masters Degree ranges from ₨ 673,008.67 ($15,000) to ₨ 1,031,946.62 ($23,000) per year (₨ 1,346,017.33 ($30,000) to ₨ 2,063,893.24 ($46,000) in total).

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 vary depending on the course and institution. As a rough guide, VET courses for a 1.5 to 2 year Diploma range from ₨ 403,805.2 ($9,000) to ₨ 515,973.31 ($11,500) per year (₨ 807,610.4 ($18,000) to ₨ 1,031,946.62 ($23,000) in total) and a University 3 year Bachelor Degree ranges from ₨ 673,008.67 ($15,000) to ₨ 1,031,946.62 ($23,000) per year (₨ 2,019,026 ($45,000) to ₨ 3,095,839.86 ($69,000) in total). A University 2 year Masters Degree ranges from ₨ 673,008.67 ($15,000) to ₨ 1,031,946.62 ($23,000) per year (₨ 1,346,017.33 ($30,000) to ₨ 2,063,893.24 ($46,000) in total).

Yes, Australia’s mobile phone service is similar to most other countries and uses the GSM network. It is generally cheaper to buy a local SIM card after arrival. Australia’s mobile phone charges are one-way fares, so you do not need to pay to receive calls.

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.

Semester 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.

Australian universities offers coursework as well as research scholarships to the international students.

For applying to Australia you requires medical only.

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.

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 adequate health care arrangements during their stay in Australia. OSHC ensures international students can access appropriate health care without undue financial hardship.

People eligible for OSHC are students from overseas who hold a current student visa and who are undertaking formal studies in Australia, and their family members (for example, spouses and children under 18 years old).

TAFE’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.

Yes, if you have international driving license.

Yes, it can be through poor attendance or performance in class or if you undertake a criminal activity in Australia.

Student must contact the department of immigration and citizen (DIAC) to determine their eligibility for a visa.

Depending on your circumstances, it may be possible to migrate to Australia once you have finished your studies but we don’t guarantee. Options to consider include: Employer Sponsored Workers – For lawfully operating Australian and overseas employers to sponsor and employ skilled workers who have recognized qualifications and skills/or experience in particular occupations required in Australia. General Skilled Migration – For people who are not sponsored by an employer and who have skills in particular occupations required in Australia. Applicants must be over 18 and under 45 years of age, with good English language ability, and recent skilled work experience or a recently completed eligible Australian qualification. Applicants must also have skills and qualifications for an occupation listed on Australia’s Skilled Occupation List (SOL). Eligibility for Skilled Migration is based on a points test. The points test pass mark is 120 points (or less if you are being sponsored by a family member living in Australia). Points awarded are based on a number of variables including your nominated skilled occupation (see Skilled Occupation List), your age, English language ability, work experience, regional Australian study (i.e. an extra 5 points are awarded if you studied in Adelaide for 2 years), qualifications and partner skills.

“Outcome of all visa applications is decided by the respective visa offices and Cambridge Educational Services Pvt. Ltd. does not have any influence on the processing and the outcome of visa applications.