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The requirements to study at Avondale differ depending on whether you plan to study on-campus in Australia (Onshore) or from your home country via distance education (Offshore).
If you plan to study on-campus at Avondale, you will study onshore. This section includes admissions-related information about the following requirements for studying onshore:
CRICOS Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students indicates a registered program offered to international students studying in Australia on student visas.
Before you apply, find a course with a CRICOS code.
We must ensure that international students intending to study at Avondale are genuine students and Genuine Temporary Entrants. To satisfy the GTE requirement, your circumstances must demonstrate that you intend to stay in Australia temporarily to gain an education.
The factors that are considered during the assessment of the GTE requirement include:
You will find the academic and English language entry requirements in each course page’s Admission Criteria section. Only when you meet our requirements for entry will you receive an offer of admission to Avondale.
International students must be at least 18 years of age before they arrive at Avondale ahead of the relevant teaching period commencing to be eligible for enrolment at Avondale University.
An offer of admission includes:
When you return the signed Written Student Agreement Acceptance Form and pay your fees, we issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). Your CoE will contain information about you, the course you will study, the estimated cost and the duration of your study.
A CoE provides evidence that you are eligible to enrol at Avondale and have accepted your place. You will need a CoE when lodging your student visa application to study in Australia.
info Apply for a visa as soon as you receive your CoE from Avondale.
All international students must have a valid visa to study in Australia. Most international students who are accepted to study full-time at Avondale apply for a Student Visa (subclass 500).
You may be able to study at Avondale if you have another type of visa. This depends on your situation.
The Department of Home Affairs issues Australian visas, and it can take a long time for visa applications to be processed, so make sure you apply as soon as possible. For more information about visas, contact the Department of Home Affairs or the Australian Embassy, High Commission or diplomatic mission in your country.
info It’s your responsibility to apply for a visa, ensuring you receive it in time to travel to Australia and start your program.
It is a condition of your student visa to maintain Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of your student visa. OSHC assists international students in meeting the costs of medical and hospital care they may need while in Australia.
If you are granted a student visa, you must comply with all visa conditions.
These may include:
You can include family members on your student visa application. For student visas, family members include your:
You can apply to have them travel at the same time as you, or they can apply to join you later.
When applying for a student visa, you must list all dependent family members, even if they don’t plan to come to Australia.
If you bring your family to Australia, there will be extra costs. These include:
It is a visa condition that any children aged between five and 18 must attend school full-time if they remain in Australia for three months or more.
You can choose to enrol your child in a state school or a private school. State schools are public and managed by the government. Private schools operate independently, and tuition fees are higher than state schools.
info Your student visa may be assessed differently if your family accompanies you to Australia. Make sure you’re aware of the costs involved in bringing your family – as part of accepting your Avondale offer. You’ll need to declare that you have access to sufficient funds to support any dependants coming with you.
Most international students with a student visa are allowed to work while studying in Australia.
Casual or part-time work is a great and flexible way to earn money. Competition for casual or part-time jobs can be high, making them difficult to find. Jobs are usually offered in areas like retail, hospitality and customer service.
info Generally, you shouldn’t expect a casual job to cover your tuition fees or expenses.
Before you work in Australia:
Understand the costs you’re likely to face as a student living in Australia so you can keep to a realistic budget. Costs will vary based on a student’s personal spending habits and preferences.
We have listed some categories below to help you plan.
The Australian government website MoneySmart has lots of information and advice about various financial issues, including a section specifically for students on how to live on a student budget.
The Australian government website Study in Australia also estimates general living costs for students.
The Department of Home Affairs has set out financial evidence you must demonstrate. As a single student, you must show you have the financial capacity to cover living costs of at least 21,041 AUD per year. There are additional costs for extra family members.
Using this amount as a guide, a single student living away from home will require at least 1,754 AUD per month for accommodation, food, utilities and entertainment. The actual costs will depend on your lifestyle choices and needs.
Avondale offers accommodation at the Lake Macquarie and Sydney campuses, including independent accommodation for mature students, married couples and small families.
You will study offshore if you plan to study an Avondale course via distance (i.e., from your home country). To study offshore, you must find a course offered via distance mode. You will find the study mode listed on each course page.
You will find the academic and English language entry requirements in each course page’s Admission Criteria section. Only when you meet our requirements for entry will you receive an offer of admission to Avondale.
If you study offshore, you do not need an Australian visa unless you enrol in a course with a Winter School unit or units.
Not all courses have Winter School units. Those that do are:
Winter School runs for up to three weeks during June/July at our Lake Macquarie campus. Students are responsible for the cost of their return airfares, accommodation, and other living expenses during the winter school. Please refer to the residential school dates in the academic calendar.
International students attending Winter School will need a visa, typically a visitors visa.
The Department of Home Affairs issues Australian visas, and it can take a long time for visa applications to be processed, so make sure you apply as soon as possible. For more information about visas, contact the Department of Home Affairs or the Australian Embassy, High Commission or diplomatic mission in your country.
info It’s your responsibility to apply for a visa, ensuring you receive it in time to travel to Australia for your program.
You will find a yellow APPLY NOW button on each course page. Before applying, check the specific application open and close dates for onshore and offshore international applicants.
An automated email confirms your submission when you apply to study at Avondale. Our Student Administration Services (SAS) team will contact you within five business days to verify your application details.
We understand applying to be an international student can be a complex task. We are committed to helping you every step of the way.
Contact our Student Administration Team to discuss your course preferences and entry requirements. We are here to ensure you have all the necessary information before applying.
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Avondale University (Avondale) caters for people of varied backgrounds who desire a Christian education. No test of religion, politics, race or gender is administered to determine admission as a student, the enjoyment of any benefit, advantage or privilege of the institution, or graduation.
