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Application Process and Requirements for International Students
Applying to study at Excelsia College is easy. You can apply directly to the College yourself or go through a registered agent.
How to Apply
Select a course
The first stage of applying to Excelsia College is to select the course you wish to study.
You can search for a course here.
Check admission criteria
International students are directed below for admission requirements to Excelsia College.
Gather the required certified documents
As an international applicant, you must provide certified copies of all the required documents when you submit your application.
A certified copy is a photocopy of an original document that has been endorsed (signed, dated and accompanied by an ink imprint stamp) by an authorised authority who states that it is a true copy of the original document. Authorised authorities include:
• Justice of the Peace/relevant legal authority
• police officer, accountant, minister of religion, medical practitioner, legal practitioner, school principal
• an Excelsia staff member can also certify documents only if they have cited the original document.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
1 – Proof of citizenship
Copy of passport or birth certificate or citizenship certificate. For more information please check passport.gov.au
2 – Proof of previous studies (transcripts)
•Academic transcripts
• Grading system descriptions
• Award certificates
3 – Proof of English language proficiency
You will need to provide copies of your Academic IELTS results or other recognised English test results.
If your qualification documents are issued in a language other than English, you must also provide a copy that has been translated to English and submitted by one of the following accepted authorities:
• an official and accredited translator
• a person of authority at the issuing institution.
4 – Supplementary forms (selected courses only)
You may be required to provide additional information with your application, depending on which Excelsia course you choose. Select and fill out the relevant form below:
Complete application form
Please read the form carefully, complete all the fields and attach all the documentation listed in Step 3.
You can complete the International Students Online Application here
Apply
Once you submit your application Excelsia staff will contact you within days to confirm receipt and talk through the next steps in the process.
If the applicant is successful they will be issued an offer letter and a written agreement. Students will need to respond to the offer within 6 weeks. At this point, applicants are welcome to apply for Credit or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if applicable.
Applicants may defer their offer to a later semester to start their studies. A weblink will be sent to applicants if they wish to defer their start date.
Fees and charges are included in the offer letters and can also be viewed on the College website.
International students email your application form and documents to: excelsiacollegeapplications@excelsia.edu.au
Please keep in mind that under the privacy legislation, Excelsia College can only communicate with the applicant about their application, and not with family members or other representatives unless authorised by the applicant.
Admission Requirements
To study at Excelsia, you must meet the College’s admission standards. Find out the requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate entry below.
Undergraduate
To study an undergraduate course at Excelsia, you must satisfy academic entry requirements and English language proficiency requirements. You must also meet specific course prerequisites. Check the individual entry requirements for your course on the Study section of the website.
Contact a Course Advisor for country-specific entry requirements or to get assistance with your application.
Postgraduate
If you are interested in a postgraduate course, you must meet the educational or life experience requirement and show English language proficiency. You may also be required to meet specific course prerequisites. Check the specific requirements on Study page.
Additional requirement
Some courses may have additional entry criteria such as an interview or an audition. Please check the specific information Study page to find out whether there are additional requirements.
English Language Proficiency
Excelsia College requires all international students from non-English speaking countries to provide approved evidence of English language proficiency to meet the requirements for admission. The minimum requirements of language are listed on the individual course pages. The test must have been undertaken within two years of application.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Once applicants have been sent an offer, applicants have two weeks to accept their offer. This is done online and a confirmation will be emailed back to the applicant. At this point, applicants are welcome to apply for Credit or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If you are eligible for Credit or Recognition of Prior Learning, you may be exempt from completing some units and you may be able to finish your degree in a shorter amount of time.
Please refer to the Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.
Fees and Charges
Before you start your degree, consider how much your course will cost. At Excelsia, tuition fees are charged by the undergraduate or postgraduate course units taken per study period.
Visit the financial information page to find all about fee information.
- Course & Unit Fees (2022)
- Administration Fees
- Refund Policy for Students
- Statement of Tuition Assurance
Up-front payment
Once Students have received the Letter of Offer from Excelsia College, they will be provided with a Statement of Fees and can choose to pay up-front. This must happen before the end of the first week of semester (for domestic students) via credit card, cheque or direct deposit. International students need to pay on receipt of the Letter of Offer to ensure they receive their eCOE in good time.
Other Expenses
Besides your course fees, you will need to budget for the cost of living and studying in Australia including for other associated study costs such as textbooks, equipment and other learning materials.
The Australian Government provides information and guidance on managing your finances. You can read more at moneysmart.gov.au
The ‘Insider Guides Cost of Living Calculator‘ is also a useful tool to help estimate your cost of living in Australia.
General Important Information
Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Framework
Excelsia College and the Australian Government want overseas students in Australia to have a safe, enjoyable and rewarding place to study. Australia’s laws promote quality education and consumer protection for overseas students. These laws are known as the ESOS framework and they include the Education Services for Overseas (ESOS) Act 2000 and the National Code 2018.
