UBC will consider applications from students wishing to apply for a Student Visa, subject to compliance with conditions set by the College, and with legislative requirements of the State of NSW and the Commonwealth of Australia. Application for must be made on the approved Application Form. which must be completed correctly and accompanied by the following documents to support the application:
1. A copy of the most recent student report including academic results
2. Appropriate proof of identity and age (birth certificate or passport identification page)
3. Any evidence of proficiency in English as a second language
Where the above documents are not in English, a certified translation may be required, with the necessary costs to be met by the applicant.
Age Requirements
UBC requires that all applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of the commencement of their studies.
Academic Requirements
Students must provide evidence of academic performance. The minimum academic requirements for Business College for international students are ˇ°completed at least six years of high school or secondary school (equivalent to Year 12) in their home countryˇ±.
English Proficiency Requirements
UBC requires evidence of sufficient proficiency in English to successfully meet the curriculum demands of the enrolled course. This is a requirement under the National Code of Practice Code 28. This evidence may be presented as evidence of previous study in English as the medium of instruction, or as results of an acceptable English language proficiency test. For generally acceptable tests and results, see below.
In the case of Assessment Level 4 countries' applicants with 16 years of age or older, as of April 1, 2004, Migration Regulations must be met. In other cases, UBC generally accepts results from the following:
ACCEPTABLE TEST |
MINIMUM TEST RESULT |
IELTS |
5.5 |
TOFEL (Paper Based) |
530 |
TOFEL (Computer Generated) |
197 |
Students should note that if their language proficiency is below that outlined above, they may be required to undertake a Uniworld English course prior to commencement of mainstream studies. In this case the minimum English requirements for Business College are ˇ°Pass Intermediate Level (Equivalent to IELTS 5.5) in Uniworld English Courseˇ± or equivalent in another college in Australia . |