Everything You Need to Know About Australia and Australian Student Visa
Australia is a top pick education destination for Singaporean students. With an excellent reputation for offering exciting and world-class education programs, it is no surprise that plenty of Singaporeans students choose to study in Australia each year.
They choose Australia because it offers:
- An advanced education system with a reputation for excellence
- Globally recognised courses and qualifications
- Cheaper tuition fees and living expenses as compared to many other English-speaking countries
- Permission to work while studying
- Well-regarded qualifications to support a career on your return to Singapore
- Appealing, vibrant and multicultural cities
- Enjoyable lifestyle with great weather
Popular Courses
Most of the Singaporean students go to Australia to study the sciences, especially the health sciences. Think Medicine, Physiotherapy, Dentistry etc. as Australian health science courses are renowned and well-recognised globally. Of course, you can check with the relevant Singaporean authorities whether your degree will be recognised.
Australian Student Visa Requirements
The visa you need depends largely on the courses you want to study, and how long you wish to stay there. You can find out information about each type of visa on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s official website.
The Process of Applying for an Australian Student Visa Online
You must create an accounting using DIBP’s online application system, called ImmiAccount, to complete and submit your application for a student visa Australia. The system will also allow you to track the status of your application once you have submitted it.
For this, you will need:
- Proof of enrolment (the Electronic Confirmation Enrollment)
- Overseas Student Health Cover details
- Your GTE (Genuine Temporary Entrant) statement
- Evidence of your English language skills
- A valid passport
- Visa application fee
You are required to submit your visa application no later than six weeks before your course begins, and no earlier than 12 weeks.
To get more information about your chosen Australian University, visa process, medicine courses, accommodation etc., you can contact an expert education consultant at AECC Global, an education consultancy and agency in Singapore.
With an emphatic global presence, AECC Global has become very popular among Singaporean studying abroad in the countries like Australia, New Zealand, and the US.
