This section explains the requirements and process of applying to Australian universities for undergraduate (Bachelor Degree) courses.

Send enquiries at least 12 months before the proposed date of admission. There are the following ways to get application forms.

You can request application forms from the universities website. Most universities have a form on their website which can be completed online to request application material.

The other way is to send a request by airmail for application material. The request should contain a brief description of your educational background, academic objectives, source of financial support, English proficiency and standardized test scores.

Many universities have a downloadable and ready to print versions of their application forms on the net. These can be used for applying just as regular forms.

You can get application forms for all the universities from IDP in New Delhi. You can either visit them personally or email them.

* Standard X Marksheet
* Standard XII Marksheet
* Standard XI Marksheet: Only for those students who are applying for fast track foundation program immediately after completion of Std. XI exam / those who have just completed the standard XII public exam and do not have the marks which will be available only in June.

For most courses and universities, International students are required to take IELTS (International English Language Test) which is regularly administered by the British Council. Some universities may accept TOEFL as an alternative.

This test is conducted by ETS for International students applying to a Universities abroad. This is accepted by most Australian universities.

Some Universities may waive IELTS/TOEFL if you can get a letter from institution that you have last studied in mentioning that you have been studying in English medium throughout and they are convinced that you are proficient in English.

The personal essays, and/or statement of purpose, also play a very important role in the process of evaluating your application for both admission as well as financial aid because it gives the faculty assessing your application their most significant impression of you as an individual.

A personal statement should include reasons for choosing this particular course, your area of interest, the suitability of your education and experiential background for this course and your personal and present future goals.(Information compiled from infozee.com)