1. Obtain application forms (click here for downloadable pdf) and pastoral reference form (click here for downloadable pdf)
   


2. Apply to Unity College Australia and pay the application fee



3. Ensure that your pastoral references has been completed and forwarded to us


Once steps 1 to 3 are completed we will then assess your application and all going well make an offer of enrolment to you.

[Students from Assessment level 3 and Assessment level 4 countries (see http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1219i.pdf to see what category your country is) will be required to lodge their letter of offer with the appropriate Australian Embassy/High Commission The department undertakes an initial assessment of the application. If the application is deemed as meeting requirements, the applicant is advised by the department to proceed with medicals (if not already undertaken), pay fees and obtain confirmation of enrolment.]


4. You will need to advise us that you intend to take up this offer



5. Address Health requirements:
   
   Overseas Student Health Insurance is required for the duration of your course of study. However you will need to only pay initially for Australian health insurance for the first twelve months of your course of study or for your intended duration of stay if it is less than twelve months. In most cases you cannot use a health insurance policy from your own country. Application for health insurance is done through Unity College Australia who will give you a quote for the amount to be paid - rates are very reasonable. You will need to make this payment in advance of us issuing you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE).
   
   We then hold the payment for your health insurance policy in trust until visa approval. If your visa isn’t approved we will refund this money (less bank charges). For more details see attached PDF document.



6. Address English language requirements (where needed)
   
   If English is not your native language and you have not lived in an English speaking country for a reasonable period of time you will be required to achieve a satisfactory score in the IELTS test (an English language test). This test is administered through the Australian consulate/embassy as part of your application for a student visa. Once you have sat this test you will need to advise us of your result.
   Unity College accepts students with an IELTS score of at least 5.5. Students wishing to study English as a Second Language will also need to complete IELTS but lower scores will apply. Applicants from some countries are able to use the TOEFL test instead.



7. Obtain a passport valid for the duration of your intended stay.


Once steps 4 to 7 are completed we will provide the Australian government the necessary advice and send you a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE).


8. Apply for a student visa with the Australian consulate/embassy in your country of residence. You will need to take your COE form with you.
   
   Depending on the country you are from there will be varying requirements that the Australian consulate/embassy will ask you to meet. These could include having a medical including a chest Xray and providing proof of financial viability to study in Australia.

The Australian immigration process is fairly efficient, although the process can take still take some time so plan early to avoid a last minute rush. If we can be of any assistance contact us by phone as soon as possible.