The required documents for applying are as follows:
- Copies of SSC and HSC or O Level and A level certificates
- Bachelor's degrees (for postgraduate applicants)
- Two Letters of recommendation (this may be academic or professional)
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume
- Scoresheet of English language test (IELTS/PTE/TOEFL)
- Portfolio (if applicable)
- Proof of funds
- Medical tests
- Any other documents stated specifically by the university of choice
The visa process should be started by June latest, for those who are aiming for the September intake. The student visa applications for Canada can only be started once accepted into a university or college. In order to prove your eligibility, you need to:
- Be admitted into a Canadian university or college
- Prove that you're entitled to finances that will cover your tuition fee, living expenses and airfare
- Have no criminal record
- Prove that you're in good health (you may have to undergo a medical exam)
- Verify that you'll leaving Canada once your studies are over
Obviously other documents may and will be required, but the two of the most vital documents for student visa applications are the proof of acceptance and the proof of financial support. The proof of acceptance is basically the letter your institution, whether a college or university, sent you confirming your admission. This letter needs to be included with the visa application. Proof of financial support is pretty self-explanatory a document (usually a bank statement, unless stated otherwise) proving you have the necessary finances to support your education and stay in Canada. Other documents may include:
- Certificates and transcripts evidencing previous education
- Scoresheets of entry exams (IELTS/GMAT/PTE)
- Medical reports
- Statement of intent to leave Canada as soon as studies are complete
The visa process should be started by June latest, for those who are aiming for the September intake. The student visa applications for Canada can only be started once accepted into a university or college. In order to prove your eligibility, you need to:
- Be admitted into a Canadian university or college
- Prove that you're entitled to finances that will cover your tuition fee, living expenses and airfare
- Have no criminal record
- Prove that you're in good health (you may have to undergo a medical exam)
- Verify that you'll leaving Canada once your studies are over
Obviously other documents may and will be required, but the two of the most vital documents for student visa applications are the proof of acceptance and the proof of financial support. The proof of acceptance is basically the letter your institution, whether a college or university, sent you confirming your admission. This letter needs to be included with the visa application. Proof of financial support is pretty self-explanatory - a document (usually a bank statement, unless stated otherwise) proving you have the necessary finances to support your education and stay in Canada. Other documents may include:
- Certificates and transcripts evidencing previous education
- Scoresheets of entry exams (IELTS/GMAT/PTE)
- Medical reports
- Statement of intent to leave Canada as soon as studies are complete
Important things to ensure before leaving for Australia:
- Book airline tickets
- Purchase travel and health insurance
- Arrangement of accommodation on arrival to Australia
- Arrangement of transport to home in Australia from the airport
- Check baggage and customs policy
Documents that you must have on you before leaving for the airport: - Passport
- Airline tickets
- Insurance certificates
- Letter of Acceptance (the one sent by the university or college)
- Key addresses and phone numbers
- The bank statement evidencing the required funds
- Prescriptions for any medication you might be carrying
- Cash or traveler's cheques
- Medical and immunization records
- Past certificates and transcripts evidencing previous education
The requirements for admission differ according to university, programme and level of study. But, by and large, the need to meet a minimum score in an English language test is a requisite in all cases. The most popular is the IELTS exam; the minimum score for undergraduate applicants is 6.0 (with no band less than 5.5) and postgraduate applicants 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0). GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) and PTE (Pearson Tests of English) are pretty standard alternatives to IELTS.