The surge in the number of Australian study visa applications has caught the attention of Pakistani students who also have been applying and studying there for some years. In light of this, The Reviving Pakistan is honored to provide detailed guidance on the application process for interested candidates.

Australia offers world-class education and an excellent standard of living, making it a popular choice for international students. Navigating the visa process effectively is essential for Pakistani students who wish to pursue their academic ambitions in Australia. This guide will provide a comprehensive overview of the Australian study visa application process, equipping students with the knowledge and guidance they need to obtain their study visas successfully.

For a clear and comprehensive understanding, it’s important to follow the steps in sequence. This will ensure that you are guided through the process in the most effective way.

1. Passport and Bank Account.

The first step when you start the process is to create your passport and bank account. Passports should be of any type, either 35 or 100 pages, and 5 or 10 years long. A Bank account should be opened where international payments are supported, and you should have a card, a debit or credit card with a limit of almost three million a month because all of your costs like insurance, fees, visa fees, accommodation charges, all type of payments will be made through this card.

2. Bank Statement.

It is better to start making your bank statement before you apply to the course because when you apply for the visa, the embassy will ask you to submit your bank statement with a 28-day maturity date; this means that you have had a specific amount in your bank account for 28 days. According to the official site of the Australian Immigration Department, you have to show 24505 Australian Dollars in your savings/bank statement.

3. Preparing Documents.

It would help if you prepared all your documents before applying to avoid problems. You will need your educational documents, SSC certificate, and HSSC transcript of certificate. You will also need recommendation letters. It’s good to get two letters. Do you want to know what recommendation letters are? Click here. You will also need any of your additional certificates.

4. Selection of University.

It would help if you considered the various factors while selecting a university.

i) Get details of the university, the course in which you are applying, its modules, credit hours, and the worth of the university’s degree. The uni ranking will also matter a lot.

ii) You should see the city and the surroundings in which the university is located.

iii) The university’s passing rate, grading system, and fee installment should also be seen. Youns, you will be studying for years at the uni, so it’s better to look at everything that will affect you later.

iv) You should also see the city’s part-time job opportunities. Students find it very hard to get a job in or even large cities, so it’s better to look at the job market. For instance, more students are interested in Melbourne than in Sydney because of the opportunities available there for students to work, like Uber Eats.

v) It would help if you also considered the local communities living there. It’s better if the city has a Pakistani or Indian community; you will not feel far from home. People from your country or speaking the same language will soothe you and not make you homesick.

5. Application Process.

i) You should see the admission criteria and eligibility requirements; all details are available on every university’s website.

ii) After meeting all the requirements, you should visit the university website directly and search for the Apply section. You must make an account and submit all the required information here. A list of documents that you will need while applying is given below.

Documents required for application.

a) Passport.

b) Secondary School Certificate (SSC) (Matric or O levels).

c) Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) (FSc or A levels).

d) Recommendation Letters.

e) Photograph.

f) Statement of Purpose or Letter of Motivation.

6. Univeristy’s Response OR Conditional Letter.

After reviewing your documents and eligibility for the course you have applied to, the university will issue you a conditional letter. In this letter, there will be some conditions you must make to secure your admission. These conditions will be;

i) It could be a credibility interview. In it, a university representative will assess you. They will interview you and decide further based on that interview. It is a relatively easy interview; they will ask about yourself and your motivations for studying in Australia.

ii) Then, you will have to pay the initial fee deposit.

iii) You will be asked to submit the proper one if a document needs to be included or unacceptable.

iv) English proficiency letter, either IELTS or PTE or any other type will be asked from you as per the university criteria, so its better to take your test prior to the application process. Click on the following images to get information on IELTS and PTE.

7. Un-conditional letter.

After meeting all the requirements for the conditional letter, the university will issue you an unconditional letter. This letter confirms that your seat in the desired course is confirmed, and you can now proceed further.

They will give you your fee plan, and you must pay the initial deposit they have set.

After accepting the conditional letter, you will fill out the form to issue the Confirmation of Enrolment (COE). With this letter, you will apply for the visa.   

8. Applying for visa.

You have to apply for an Australian study visa online. You will need a sub-class 500 student visa.

The process is relatively easy. Go to Google and search for the query “Apply for Australia student visa Online.” The Australian government’s official site will open.

Further details have been uploaded to the Australian government website. The link is given below.

https://study.unimelb.edu.au/how-to-apply/your-online-application

You will also need health insurance. The cost of health insurance depends upon the length of your stay in Australia, but it will cost around 600 Australian dollars for one year.

What is the fee of the university, and how to get scholarship?

The fee of university vary from one to other. You should check it from the university’s page you are applying to. Scholarships are also available but you have to search them on your own. Process is quite simple, on every university website, information is broadly available.