How to Accept an Offer and Apply for a Visa as a Prospective 'UCer'? There's a Lot to Know!
University of Canberra
As the end of the year approaches
Students' anticipation for a 'new phase of life'
is getting hotter!
You in front of the screen
Are you already holdingAn offer from the University of Canberra
Eager to come to the other side of the earth
One of the world's Top 30 best cities for studying abroad——
Canberra, the capital of Australia
Ready to embark on a brand new study journey?
To help everyone 'set sail' smoothly
UC has specially compiled a
AboutPractical tips for accepting offers and applying for visas
Come and mark it down!
Reminder again💥Important timeline for the first semester of 2025 at the University of Canberra:
Accept Offer→Three categories
First of all, congratulations to all the friends who have received offers from the University of Canberra, because this means you are not far from joining thisWorld Top 100 young university👏
So, what should be the next step?
Of course, accept the offer as soon as possible
To secure the precious 2025 admission spot!
However, according to theOffer categoryyou received, there will beDifferent operation stepsYou can 'take your seat'👇:
Category 1: Unconditional admission
If you received an unconditional admission offer (Unconditional Offer), it means you haveMet all the admission requirements. You just need to contact theAgencythat submitted your application, or log in to ourOnline application system(Online Application Portal), to accept the offer!
After accepting the offer, students will receive anOfficial emailfrom UC, which will list theRelated feesyou need to pay, the method and time, please remember to check it in time~
Category 2: Conditional admission
Students who received a conditional admission offer (Conditional Offer), before formally accepting the offer, need to firstMeet the admission conditions listed on the offer.
You can also submit relevant materials through your agency or log in to our online application system.Submit relevant materials. After meeting all the admission conditions, students will receive ourOfficial email notification, and then you can refer toCategory 1(Unconditional admission) process, to further accept the offer and pay the related fees~
Category 3: Provisional admission
A provisional admission offer (Provisional Offer) means that students need to complete“Genuine Student Requirement”(Genuine Student Requirement, referred to as GS requirement) assessment before formally accepting the offer. You will receive thisGS assessment noticewhen you receive the offer, please complete it in time.
In addition, students may also need to provideSupplementary materials, to prove that you meet theOther conditionslisted on the offer. After successfully completing the GS assessment and meeting all the offer conditions, you can operate like the students in the above categories.
FAQ
• What if I have questions about the offer?
If students have any unclear points about the review results, don't worry, you can contact ourProfessional teamto answer for you～
• What if I receive an offer but cannot enroll as planned?
If students have received an offer, but for some reason need to enroll in a later semester, there is also an opportunity toApply for offer deferral(Defer), which can be extended up to1 year.
UCMost taught coursesoffers can apply for deferral, but please note that some courses are only available inSpecific semesterscan be enrolled in～
• How to apply for offer deferral?
Students can find in UCOnline application system“Respond to offer”, then select“Defer”. If the deferral application is agreed, you will receive aNew offer(New enrollment time), and can complete the process of accepting the offer accordingly.
For more inquiries about UC offers, please contact📧:
admissions@canberra.edu.au
Apply for visa→Eight steps
Step one
After students successfully accept the offer, the University of Canberra will send you a
Confirmation of Enrolment(Confirmation of Enrolment, referred to as CoE) to prove that you have successfully registered for the selected course. This document is aRequired materialfor visa application, please keep it safe~2
Step two
Students may also need to provide
English language testscores, to prove that you have met the minimum language level requirements for the visa.3
Step three
When applying for a visa online, students will also need to answer a series of questions to explain that they
Meet the 'Genuine Student Requirement'(GS requirement).These questions include: personal family relationships, financial status, why choose to study in Australia and how you will benefit from the course, etc.4
Step four
At this step, students can prepare all the materials that
Need to be submittedfor the visa application, such as identity proof, CoE, GS requirement statement, financial ability proof, etc. You can go to the Australian Department of Home Affairs website to view theComplete material list:5
Step five
Among the materials that need to be submitted, one that deserves special attention is——
“Overseas Student Health Cover”(Overseas Student Health Cover, referred to as OSHC). According to the regulations of the Australian Department of Home Affairs, students need to prove that they haveOSHC covering the entire student visa duration, otherwise there is a risk of visa rejection, so you need toPurchase OSHC before visa application. You can scan the QR code below to learn more about the related introduction:6
Step six
According to the visa requirements, students may also need to
Undergo a medical examination. The Australian Department of Home Affairs will send you aMedical examination letter(Request for Health Examination Letter), which will contain each applicant's uniqueHAP IDnumber, you need to use this document toContact the designated institution to schedule a medical examination. Or, you can also use the Australian Department of Home Affairs'“My Health Declarations”function to arrange and complete the medical examination before submitting the visa application. For more details, please check:7
Step seven
During the visa application process, you will also need to answer a series of
“Character Requirements”related questions. In some cases, students may need to provideA police clearance certificate.8
Step eight
After everything is ready, you can log in to the Australian Department of Home Affairs'
Online visa application system ImmiAccount, fill in the information and submit the materials:Tips
This year, the requirements for Australian student visas and graduate temporary work visas have undergone a series of
Important updates, let's take a look:✨From May 2024, according to the new financial ability requirements, student visa applicants need to prove that they have at least
29,710 AUDfunds;✨
From May 5, 2024,TOEFL iBTwill become one of the recognized English tests;✨
From March 2024, the new“Genuine Student Requirement”(GS requirement) will take effect;✨
From March 2024, the English language requirement for student visas has been increased from IELTS 5.5 pointsto 6 points(or other equivalent valid scores);✨
From July 1, 2024, the duration of graduate temporary work visas for undergraduate and master's degrees is2 years, and for research master's and doctoral degrees, the duration is3 years;✨
The maximum age limit for graduate temporary work visa applicants has been changed to35 years old, and the age limit for research master's and doctoral graduates remains50 years old;✨
Visitor visa and graduate temporary work visa holders willNot be ableto apply for student visas within Australia.Finally, if students have any questions about the visa application, please be sure to refer to the latest official website information of the Australian Department of Home Affairs, or you can contact UC's official agency for further consultation~
Scan the QR code on the right to find the UC official agency near you👉
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