Study in Australia

To help support you in your planning or preparation in coming to study in Australia, the Australian government has designed a guide that will give you a lot of important information that will help make your stay more enjoyable. It provides practical information about moving to and living in Australia and outlines a range of details that relate to you as an international student.

Through this Guide you can find many useful sources of information such as the cost of living, student visa information, work and study, study costs, transport and much more.

For more information visit the Study in Australia website or download the guide to studying and living in Australia.

Being an international student is exciting, but it can also be challenging. MEGT Institute offers first class support for all students in all aspects of study, work and personal life at both of our campuses. The staff at Reception are available for all general enquiries. MEGT Institute ensures that appropriate student services, both academic and personal are provided to assist students to complete their studies and enhance their personal lives.

The Student support services staff can assist students with advice and referrals such as: workplace rights, learning difficulties, health, legal matters and accommodation. Program Coordinators and their team are available to meet with students regarding all academic issues and course related problems.

MEGT Institute also provides practical career advice and relevant pathway assistance to link students with industry. The skills development process includes basic employment guidance, resume/cover letter/CV/portfolio creation, interview skills, workplace ombudsman information and long term career planning.

Students are encouraged to speak to staff to discuss issues which can affect study or learning. A trainer is the staff member closest to the students; we encourage the communication between students and their trainers.

The accounts Department will liaise with students on matters concerning payment.

MEGT provides a free 24 hour Student Assistance Line 1800 011 951

You can call this number no matter how big or small your problem is. This personalised response is here to help you in　many various situations where you may need assistance:

• Lost your keys?
• Need a doctor near where you live?
• Lost your belongings?
• Need to talk to someone?
• Need the police or legal help?
• Need transport advice?
• Feeling homesick?

MEGT is here to support you!

Students on a student visa are permitted by the Australian Government to work up to 40 hours per fortnight during their course, and full-time during holidays. Many students find part-time work in such fields as retail, office administration, cleaning, tourism and hospitality.

You may investigate jobs currently available by visiting the following websites and keying in appropriate job descriptions. The websites are;

• www.gumtree.com.au
• www.mycareer.com.au
• www.careerone.com.au
• www.seek.com.au
• www.hojunara.com
• www.cheers.com.au

The job descriptions include shop assistant, department store staff, bartender, kitchen hand, waiter, cleaner, gardener, clerical assistant, babysitter, tutor, staff in fast food chains, supermarket staff, cinema staff and the like. 

All international students wishing to study in Australia are required to hold a Student Visa. Visas must be obtained before the start date of your course.

Steps to Obtaining a Student Visa:

1. Obtain Confirmation of Enrolment (COE): Accept your offer to study at MEGT Institute, make payment of your tuition fees and obtain Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
2. Apply for your Visa: Use the COE to apply for your student visa at the Australian High Commission or Consulate in your country.
3. Getting your Visa: The Student Visa is entered into your passport and will also enable you to re-enter Australia if you leave the country.

The COE contains information such as the commencement and end dates of your studies, which are used by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) to issue the Student Visa.

To find out your Assessment Level and the most updated information on student visas, you can refer to the DIAC website.

For more information please see enrolment requirements.

The Australian Government operates an Overseas Student Program (OSP) that enables people who are not a New Zealand citizen, an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident to apply for a student visa and study in Australia.

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) is responsible for making decisions on student visa applications and administering the Student Visa Program and other immigration-related legislation.

The provision of education to international students is regulated by the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education through the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) legislative framework. The department have made available a brief overview of the ESOS Framework, including the rights and responsibilities of international students.

A brief summary of the ESOS Framework is available for download.
ESOS Framework (pdf 51 kb or rtf 319 kb)

Schooling and dependents

International students bringing a spouse or children to Australia will need to demonstrate they have sufficient funds to support them before a visa will be granted.

If you are bringing children aged between five and 18 years old with you to Australia under a dependent visa, as part of the condition of this visa, they will be required to attend school full-time.

School-aged dependents of student visa holders can attend any school that meets relevant requirements for domestic registration. They are not required to attend CRICOS-registered schools because dependents are not student visa holders (CRICOS is the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. All Australian education providers offering courses to people studying in Australia on student visas are required to be registered on CRICOS).

For more information on dependents of international students visit study in Australia or www.immi.gov.au

The ESOS legislative framework protects the interests of international students by providing consistent standards for the conduct of education providers. These standards set out specifications in relation to staff capability, educational resources and facilities and marketing of courses and placement of students.

MEGT Institute has a fee policy for international students that explain the calculation and payment of tuition fees and the arrangements relating to refunds.

There is a range of student support services available to assist you with adjusting to study and life in Australia. Our staff are also able to provide advice on and assistance with academic matters. If you have concerns, complaints or grievances about matters relating to your experience at MEGT Institute, you can access the Student Grievances Policy.

MEGT Institute is also required to monitor and inform DIAC via the Provider Registration and International Students Management System (PRISMS) of changes in enrolment and breaches of visa conditions in relation to academic progress. Information provided by students may be made available to Commonwealth and State agencies as required by the ESOS Act and related legislation.