Most International students must apply directly to 91³ÉÈË for admission, however, International students who are about to complete an Australian Year 12 (HSC) qualification, an International Baccalaureate (studied within Australia) or a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 should apply online to theÌý.ÌýIf you are unsure about this process, please contact your Regional Manager.
To apply directly, log in to theÌýÌýand submit the application.
Applications will not be processed if the following fields are incomplete:
Submitting documents with applications
All documents submitted to the University must either be original documents or certified copies of original documents. Agents must ensure that all documents submitted to the University are genuine.
As our representative you are able to certify documents that are to be submitted to us in support of an application. Every single page of a documentÌýmustÌýbe certified. Scanned digital copies of certified documents can be accepted for application purposes. Representatives are to ensure that all documents submitted are certified as follows for every page of the document:
The University must ensure that every student intending to study at 91³ÉÈË is a Genuine Student (GS) as defined by Australian Immigration authorities.
Under Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF)ÌýÌýthe Department of Border Protection (DIBP)ÌýÌýrisk matrix includes country and provider categories. 91³ÉÈË's admissions assessment processes reflect the DIBP matrix and as a consequence you may be asked to complete an additional SSVF GS Assessment form before your application can be finalized. The University will send you a copy of the appropriate SSVF GS form for completion by the student.
To complete the GS form, you must:
If you have questions please contact 91³ÉÈË International Admissions atÌýapply@westernsydney.edu.auÌýor your 91³ÉÈË Regional Manager.
Receiving the offer
What you will receive upon assessment of an application:
Additional Orientation instructions for the following programs will be provided for Sydney Graduate School of Management (SGSM) postgraduate programs, Teaching and Nursing.
Checking the offer
Please check the details on the offer and ensure they are correct, particularly the following:
Full offer:ÌýIssued to students who have met all academic and English language requirements for entry, as well as GS requirements. Upon accepting, paying fees and receiving an eCoE, students are able to commence or finalise their student visa. Students are also able to commence enrolling in their program.
Conditional offer:ÌýIssued to students who have not met all entry requirements. Students must fulfil any conditions stated in the letter of Conditional offer in order to receive a 'full' offer of admission to 91³ÉÈË. Once a student has met all conditions and have submitted all required documents, they will receive a 'full' offer of admission. Please note, applicants are able to accept their offer even though they have a Conditional offer.
Package offer:ÌýIssued to students who have met all academic and English language requirements as well as GS requirements for admission to a University approved pathway program. Upon accepting, paying fees and receiving an eCoE, students are able to commence or finalise their student visa application.
An acceptance form, payment information and an eCoE request are included with each Offer of Admission letter. See full instruction on how to accept an offerÌýhere.
All acceptance, payment and eCoE request forms are to be submittedÌýin PDF format by emailÌýto the International Admissions office. PleaseÌýindicate in the subject line of the email that you are submitting acceptance documents: Acceptance, Intake, Student Name, student number in the subject line e.g. Acceptance Semester 2 – John SMITH 17118899.
Acceptances are unable to be processed if any of the following information is omitted:
Payment of fees
To enable a Confirmation of Enrolment certificate to be issued, applicants are required to pay all fees as stated on their Offer of Admission letter.
Students willÌýnotÌýbe able to enrol in their program until all fees for the first session of study and OSHC fee for the entire duration of study have been paid.Ìý
Confirmation of Enrolment
When a student has submitted documents as evidence of meetingÌýallÌýthe requirements for entry accepted their offer, paid fees, and completed the eCoE request form (included in the offer pack), we will email a Confirmation of Enrolment certificate to the student within 24 hours of receiving all relevant documents. Once the eCoE is provided, the student can begin or complete the student visa application process.
For instructions and further details on applying for an Australian student visa, please refer to theÌý.Ìý
We recommend that new international students live on campus for their first session. The type of accommodation students choose will depend on their budget, lifestyle and personal preferences as well as current availability.
Students will receive information outlining accommodation options when they receive an offer. Booking and payment for accommodation is arranged directly with the provider of the accommodation, not with Western Sydney International. Students may consider:
We offer free airport pickup to new students arriving for the first time. The service takes students from Sydney airport (Kingsford Smith International Airport) to their 91³ÉÈË campus. To find out more and book pleaseÌývisit the Airport pickup webpage.
Please note that students at The College mustÌýcontact The College directly for arrival services.
International Orientation is a compulsory event before the teaching session starts and is specifically designed for international students. All international students are invited and must attend. The International Orientation Program will be provided to applicants with the Offer of Admission pack. You can learn more on theÌýOrientation webpage.Ìý
Enrolment and Tutorial Registration are two important steps in getting started. We strongly recommend that students enrol prior to International Orientation Day. If students are having difficulty, they are able to seek further assistance at the enrolment session on Orientation Day.Ìý
A step-by-step guide for International students is available on theÌý.Ìý
91³ÉÈË has introduced a new policy for applicants under 18 years old. For further information, view theÌýUnder 18 Students PageÌýand the University's policy onÌýAdmissions and Welfare .
Need to speak to someone for help with accommodation? Contact the Welfare Service via email or 1300 668 370.
If an applicant requires extra help due to a disability while they are studying at 91³ÉÈË, please provide a brief statement outlining their needs on a separate piece of paper and attach it to the application form. We will provide the details of the 91³ÉÈË Disability Services contact person to you and your applicant. Please ensure the student contacts our Disability Service to discuss their disability or chronic health condition.
Please note the information provided will be treated as confidential.
