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Study in Australia

Group of Eight universities and a streamlined skilled-migration pathway.

Undergraduate Academic Requirements

  • HSC / A-Level Equivalent - Year 12 / HSC or equivalent; Foundation course available if needed
  • Minimum Score - Generally 60–70%+ in HSC; varies by university and course
  • Prerequisite Subjects - Some STEM and health programs require specific subject passes

Graduate / Postgraduate Academic Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree - Relevant field; minimum 60% / GPA 2.5; competitive programs 70%+
  • GMAT - Required for MBA - 550–650+ for business schools
  • Letters of Recommendation - Usually 2 academic or professional referees
  • SOP / Personal Statement - Why this program and future career goals
  • Work Experience - 1–2 years for MBA/management programs; often required for IT programs

English Proficiency Requirements

  • IELTS Academic - Undergraduate: 6.0 (no band below 5.5) | Postgraduate: 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
  • TOEFL iBT - Undergraduate: 79+ | Postgraduate: 87+
  • PTE Academic - Undergraduate: 50+ | Postgraduate: 58+
  • Note - IELTS is the primary test accepted for the Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500)

Financial Solvency & Sponsorship Documents

  • Bank Statement - AUD 21,041/year living costs + tuition; 6-month bank history recommended
  • OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover) - Mandatory for entire stay - AUD 600–700/year approx.
  • Sponsor's Bank Statement - With employment/income proof
  • Scholarship Letter - If applicable
  • Property/FDR Documents - Supporting documents to strengthen financial credibility

Visa Application Checklist

  • Passport - Valid for the entire study period
  • Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) - Issued by your Australian institution
  • Subclass 500 Visa Application - Online via ImmiAccount - AUD 710 fee
  • OSHC Policy Certificate - Health insurance from an approved provider
  • GTE Statement - Genuine Temporary Entrant - written statement about why Australia, future plans
  • IELTS/TOEFL/PTE Score Report - Official score report
  • Academic Transcripts and Certificates - Notarized copies
  • Medical Examination - At an approved panel physician in Bangladesh
  • Biometrics - At Australian Visa Application Centre (AVAC) Dhaka
  • Police Clearance Certificate - From Bangladesh Police

Processing time: 4–8 weeks. Students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during semester. OSHC must be renewed if study period extends.

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