International section

Eligibility to Apply

In order to be eligible to apply for a place in one of our courses, overseas students must have:

For an undergraduate degree a minimum educational qualification equivalent to Victorian Year 12.
For a Graduate program an undergraduate degree in any discipline OR at least 5 years documented relevant work/professional experience.
*Documented work/professional experience means proof of this relevant work experience, such as a written statement on official letterhead from an employer including the types of duties performed and the level at which the applicant operates/ed.
**Relevant experience means:
Experience in the specific area such as management, tourism, etc.
Referees reports to help assess an applicant's eligibility may be required.
Applicants for Graduate Diploma courses - an undergraduate degree in any discipline.
ALL courses - proof of suitable English Language Proficiency.

Documentary evidence of educational qualifications must be included in your application, UNLESS you are currently studying Year 12 at a Victorian secondary school and are applying through VTAC.

If you need to establish how the educational level of the qualification you have completed overseas compares with an Australian qualification, you can apply for an educational assessment from NOOSR, the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition. The results of this assessment should be included with your application. Alternatively send an email to our Student Support Unit stating your country and your highest qualification title [ssu@meg.edu.au]

Credit

Credit for courses or subjects (units) undertaken at another institution may be granted by us, and exemptions granted accordingly.

Relevant information and documentary evidence must be included with your application. This includes:

Full documentation of studies completed
Official details of grading system
An indication of the subjects you are enrolled in but have not yet completed
The course syllabus including subject details

Each Credit application is dealt with on a case by case basis after enrolment. The applications are considered by our Credit Transfer Committee and students notified of the outcome.

If Credit is granted and the course duration is shortened as a result, we will report this to DIAC.

Making an Application

Please follow the steps below which apply to your status as an Overseas Applicant.

A. VICTORIAN YEAR 12

Overseas students who are currently studying year 12 at a Victorian secondary school:

Apply in the same way as any other current year 12 student i.e.: through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre. Full details regarding the VTAC application process may be found at www.vtac.edu.au or by purchasing the VTAC Guide from a newsagent; and
Complete and submit an International Application for English Language and Diploma form.

You will be notified of an offer by VTAC in the first round of offers in January of the following year and will receive offer acceptance information from us at the same time (see below).

B. ALL OTHER OVERSEAS APPLICANTS

Apply directly to us by completing and submitting an International Application for English Language and Diploma form. This form can either be downloaded from this page or obtained by contacting the Prospective Student Officer on +61 3 8327 2600 or info@meg.edu.au
Include with your application all relevant documentation to support your application i.e. academic results and qualifications, including Year 12 results, and a AUD$500 application fee.
If required, include with your application a certified copy of the results of your IELTS test.
Applicants will be notified by letter regarding the success of their application. Overseas applicants who receive an offer from us will be sent an International Student Course Acceptance and Agreement.
Accept the offer by completing the Acceptance and Payment Agreement Form, paying the required fees, and including your Pre-visa assessment results (if applicable).

International Student Course Acceptance and Agreement
Upon payment of fees, we will send you:
- an Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment;
- an official receipt for payment of your fees;
- a letter of acceptance; and
- important information about enrolment, orientation, course dates, housing options, etc.

Apply to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship for a Temporary Student Visa. Refer to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website [http://www.immi.gov.au/students] for detailed information regarding the visa application process.

If you require to be met at the airport in Melbourne, advise us at least one week prior to departure using the Airport Reception Request.

Airport Reception Request
If you require assistance with temporary accommodation please contact the Student Support Unit by email [ssu@meg.edu.au] at least one week prior to your arrival. Further information regarding accommodation can be found under International - Accommodation.
Attend the compulsory Students orientation.

Applications cannot be considered unless accompanied by the required supporting documentation.

Late applications may not be considered.

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