Take the first steps to becoming a UWSCollege International student. Browse through our International courses and choose the right course for you.
Make sure you carefully read the Country-Specific Entry Requirements (PDF, 233.3Kb) and ensure you meet them before applying to improve your eligibility of studying at UWSC.
Apply in five simple steps
1.Complete a UWS International Student Undergraduate Application Form (PDF, 245.8Kb).
2. Attach certified copies of:
- English Proficiency Level
- Academic qualifications
- Birth Certificate or Passport
3. Ensure that you have read and understood UWSCollege's policies.
4. Sign and date the Declaration on the application form
5. Send the Application to:
UWS International Admissions
University of Western Sydney
Building ES, Parramatta Campus
Locked Bag 1797
Penrith NSW 2751
AUSTRALIA
OR
Fax: +61 2 9685 9314
OR
Email: uwsiadmissions@uws.edu.au
Students will be advised in writing of the outcome of their application. Successful applicants will receive a personalised Offer Pack, including an `Offer of Admission' stating the course offered, tuition fees, costs for compulsory Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), orientation details, course commencement dates and other important information. An 'Offer Acceptance Agreement' form will also be included in the 2012 UWSCollege Offer Pack (PDF, 2.5Mb).
Conditional offer
If you apply for a formal course of study at UWSCollege but are waiting to receive results of current Academic or English studies, UWSCollege may make you a 'Conditional Offer of Admission'. When you receive the final results for your current studies, send certified copies to UWS International Admissions and we can then send you a final Offer of Admission.
Pay the total fees as listed in the `Offer of Admission Letter' (see Payment Options below). Send the following documents to UWS International Admissions (contact details above).
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Complete 'Offer Acceptance Agreement' form
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Proof of payment (please include the UWS Student ID Number quoted on the 'Offer of Admission' with your payment).
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Copy of Pre-Visa Approval (PVA) letter from the Australian Embassy. (This is only applicable to overseas students from countries that require a PVA.)
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'Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) Request and Payment Advice' form.
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Homestay accommodation/airport pickup form, if required.
A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter will then be sent to you confirming details of your course enrolment.
UWS deposit
To secure a place at University of Western Sydney, students must pay UWS a deposit of AUD$2000 until they pay their UWSCollege course tuition fees. UWS will hold the AUD$2000 until their university study commences. The AUD$2000 will then be deducted from their first semester fees at UWS.
Students will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter for the UWSCollege course, and a CoE letter for UWS course.
To apply for a UWSCollege + UWS Pathway Package, please complete the UWS International Student Undergraduate Application Form.
Payment details
Your payment must be made:
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payable to the University of Western Sydney
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in Australian Dollars
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making reference to your name and Student ID
The following options are available for commencing students to make payment:
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Payment by credit card.
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Telegraphic Transfer from an overseas account or Direct deposit bank transfer in Australia, to UWS.
- a copy of the transfer must be attached to your Acceptance form. (UWS bank account details are provided with your Letter of Offer. -
Australian Bank Cheque made out to: The University of Western Sydney
(the cheque must be attached to your Acceptance form).
Please use the 'Confirmation-of-Enrolment (CoE) Request and Payment Advice form in your 2012 UWSCollege Offer Pack (PDF, 2.5Mb) to make your payment.
Packaging Your Programs
There are currently several sub-classes of student visa that cover the whole study program, or particular courses.
To make studying in Australia less expensive and less complicated, you can 'package' your visa to cover all of your English course and academic studies. This means that whether you are enrolling in two courses, or studying a UWSCollege Pathway course, and then a degree at University of Western Sydney, a single visa will cover it all.
Students must obtain a student visa before leaving their home country. The Australian Diplomatic Mission in their home country will explain the visa requirements for Australia. More information may be obtained from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).
Students Under 18 Years
Any student under the age of 18 who is not residing in Australia with a parent, or a person who has legal custody of them, must have a guardian. In order to ensure that students under the age of 18 years are properly supervised both inside and outside school during their study period in Australia, UWSCollege requires that a responsible adult be nominated to supervise each student. We can arrange guardianship through our Guardianship provider. For more information, please contact our Student Services.
Student Dependants
If a student comes to Australia as an overseas student on a student visa, they should be aware that they will be required to pay full fees for any of their school-aged dependants who accompany them and who are enrolled in either a government or non-government school in Australia.
Information about the enrolment and fees for temporary visa holders and dependants of overseas students may be obtained from:
NSW Department of Education and Training
Level 6, 770 George Street, Sydney NSW 2001
Phone: (61) 1300 300 229 (local call)
Website: http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/gotoschool/intnl_students/index.php
ESOS framework
The Australian Government has produced a description of the ESOS framework which all prospective students should read. This description is available from the DEEWR website.
UWSCollege Pathway Package
A UWSCollege Pathway Package will simplify the administrative requirements of your visa.
All of our Academic courses can be packaged with an English language course. University Foundation Studies can also be packaged with a Diploma course.
The following combinations of UWSCollege courses can be covered by a single visa.
1. English + University Foundation Studies
2. English + Diploma
3. English + University Foundation Studies + Diploma
4. University Foundation Studies + Diploma
To apply for a UWSCollege Package please complete the UWS International Student Undergraduate Application Form and follow the How to Apply procedures.
UWSCollege + University of Western Sydney Pathway Package
Courses at UWSCollege and courses at the University of Western Sydney can be packaged together in a single visa.
The following UWSCollege and UWS courses can be packaged together for your visa. There is no UWS application fee with these packages.
1. University Foundation Studies + Undergraduate Degree
2. Diploma + Undergraduate Degree
3. University Foundation Studies + Diploma + Undergraduate Degree
If the English requirement has not been met, the above packages can be offered with a UWSCollege English course.
4. English + Undergraduate Degree
5. English + Postgraduate Degree
To apply for a UWSCollege + UWS Pathway package, you need to complete a UWS International Student Undergraduate Application Form.
