The UFT community includes international students from across the globe, including places such as South Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Timor L'Este, the UK and many Pacific island nations.
International students are defined by the Australian Government as those who do not hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship and have not been granted Permanent Resident status in Australia. You may only enter and remain in Australia as an international student if you hold a valid student visa. The Commonwealth Government’s Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) requires all international students to study full time. (Please note that international students not resident in Australia may study online at the UFT without a student visa.)
Applying for and obtaining a student visa can take considerable time and should be made well in advance of enrolment closing dates. For further information about student visas, please contact the MCD office or visit the ‘International Students’ section of the MCD website. Students are also strongly advised to view the government website aei.gov.au/AEI.
International students intending to undertake study should note that payment of tuition fees must be made in advance, together with the completion of all necessary documentation required by DIAC including evidence that they can meet all living costs during their time in Australia. The English standard needed is an IELTS score with an average across all bands of at least 7.0 with no band under 6.5. (The requirement for undergraduates is an average across all bands of at least 6.5 with no band under 6.0.)
If a student fails to satisfy course requirements, the MCD must report this to DIAC. This is a legal requirement, and no exceptions can be made. Students must also inform the UFT and MCD of any change to their contact details. In cases of withdrawal, the refund of fees for International students will be paid to the person who originally paid the course fees. The MCD also requires international student applications to be accompanied by an admission fee.