international students
Definitions
Who is an ‘international student’?
If you want to study in Australia but do not hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship, and have not been granted Permanent Residence status in Australia, the Commonwealth Government of Australia classifies you as an international student.
You may only enter and remain in Australia as an international student if you hold a valid student visa. Please also note that the Commonwealth Government’s Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) requires all international students to study full-time.
Experience has shown that such students benefit most from study in Australia when they have completed an undergraduate theological course in their home culture.
The academic year
The academic year is divided into
- Semester 1 (March to June)
- Semester 2 (August to November)
with February often used for intensive courses and July for conferences. The summer break (December – January / February) provides opportunity for travel and summer courses. New students must commence their course of study from the beginning of semester (normally First) and need to be present in Melbourne by early February (or July) so as to be ready to commence study.
More information can be found at www.studymelbourne.com.au
About Melbourne
Melbourne has a population of 3.4 million people and is the capital city of Victoria in Australia’s south-east, known as ‘The Garden State’. The city embraces many beautiful gardens and public parks, enjoyed by people during the warm-to-hot summers and cool winters. Summer temperatures range from 15-22 minimum to 20-40º maximum Celsius, with winter days typically ranging from 5-10 to 12-16º. In 1994 Melbourne was voted the world's most livable city. It has an extensive public transport system, and is considered to be the academic, sporting, arts and financial capital of Australia.
Fees and living costs
Fees
- The cost of a unit in an ICSPF program in 2010 will be $1,239 for International students.
- The tuition cost of full-time study for the six-unit Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction at ICSPF will be (Australian) $7434 for International students in 2010.
- The cost of full-time study for the Master of Arts (Spiritual Direction) at ICSPF will be (Australian) $7434 for International students in 2010.
- You should also allow at least $750 per year for books, stationery etc..
Accommodation
ICSPF does not arrange accommodation for students, but will try to supply contact names when requested.
Compulsory health cover
It is a condition of your being granted and maintaining a visa from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship that you, as an international student, have compulsory health cover, paid in advance.
For information see Melbourne College of Divinity information for International Students
Living costs in Melbourne
A guide to living costs in Melbourne is given below: the figures cover rent, power, water, heating and food at a standard of living sufficient to enable you to study without distraction, and it is assumed that you will live within walking or public transport distance from your college. These figures are only a rough guide: please refer to the Study in Australia website for further information: http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/
Couple with one child: $700 per week (plus schooling costs)
Single person living in shared accommodation: $380 per week
The Government requires all international students to pay for their children’s education. In 2007 (check with the Australian Consulate relating to your country to obtain up-to-date costs) the fees per year are –
- Primary Student (Years 1-6, ages 5-11 years)
$ 8,000.00
- Junior Secondary Student (Years 7-10, 11-15 years of age) $10,600.00
- Senior Secondary Student (Years 11-12, 15-18 years of age) $11,850.00
For more information about Victoria Government schools please visit: http://www.study.vic.gov.au
In addition, the MCD would advise that you allow for incidental school expenses, including textbooks, levies and excursions - $500 for Primary, $750 for Junior Secondary and $1000 per year for Senior Secondary students. More information on the costs of secondary school in Australia can be found on the Victorian Department of Education and Training web site: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/
Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) Provider Number: 01037A
How International students should apply
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