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APPLYING FOR THE EXCHANGE STUDENT VISA
US/Non US Citizens:
A student visa (subclass 575) is required for exchange students in Australia. Information (including application forms) is available from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website: http://www.immi.gov.au/students/students/chooser/575.htm
Before applying for this visa, students must:
Accept the Exchange Program offer given to them by the admissions office and return electronically together with a copy of their passport. University will then generate a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) document and forward to student for him/her to attach to their visa application.
Student must have evidence of Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). Students may choose any medical insurance provider however the university has a preferred supplier agreement with OSHC Worldcare (www.oshcworldcare.com.au). Students can purchase health cover on-line and attach it to their visa application. The student must also scan a copy of the OSHC and email to Graduate Program Coordinator, Diane Ovens, dovens@andrew.cmu.edu.
All students must declare/demonstrate on their 575 student visa application that you have sufficient funds to cover yourself and any family members accompanying you for the duration of your stay in Australia. You will need to show that you have sufficient funds to cover:
1. living costs
2. tuition costs
3. travel costs to and from Australia
For further information go to: http://www.immi.gov.au/students/students/575-1/financial.htm
Health Documents required for Student Visa Subclass 575:
You must provide one of the following:
1. Medical and X-ray examinations for yourself and any family member planning to remain with you in Australia; or
2. Evidence of a booking, or receipt, from Health Services Australia (HSA) for your medical and X-ray examinations.
A medical examination form can be downloaded from: http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/26.pdf
An X-ray examination form can be downloaded from: http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/160.pdf
Note: If you have had an X-ray or medical examination in the last 12 months and provided the results of these to DIAC you may not need to have further medicals. For further information about health requirements see: http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1163i.pdf
US, Chile, Thailand, Malaysia and Turkey Citizens under 30 years of age:
Citizens of these countries aged 18 to 30 years of age are eligible to apply for a Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462) that allow them to stay in Australia for 12 months. This visa allow them to study in Australia up to 17 weeks and work in Australia for up to 6 months with each employer. Information (including application forms) is available from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website: http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/working-holiday/462/index.htm.
Students can apply on-line and do not need a COE since this is not a ‘student Visa’. In this case, students are not eligible for OSHC but are strongly encouraged to purchase travel insurance.
Working in Australia
Student visa holders are restricted to a maximum of 20 hours work per week during semester but are able to work unlimited hours during official semester breaks. Student will also need to obtain an Australian tax file number before they start working.
Information on applying for a tax file number can be found on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website www.ato.gov.au, on the ‘For individuals’ page under ‘Apply for a tax file number’.
Following completion of studies students are allowed to stay in Australia on their student visa for approximately one month following the end of the study period.
Following completion of studies, students from Assessment Levels 1 & 2 countries have the opportunity to apply for a Tourist Visa (subclass 676) enabling them to stay an additional 3 months. Working is not permissible with this visa. For more information visit www.immi.gov.au/students/students/extending_your_stay/index.htm.
Housing
Accommodation is not available on campus and it is recommended that students find somewhere in the city of Adelaide or in an outer suburb which will involve a short trip on public transport. Finding student accommodation in Adelaide is an extremely competitive process and students planning to arrive in August will find it particularly so. Therefore, once you have decided to study in Adelaide it is advisable to start searching immediately. The following web links provide a comprehensive overview of accommodation available in Adelaide and surrounding suburbs. It is worth noting that there will be short-term accommodation available through Student Living Australia (SLA). Enquiries can be made directly with Norah Gibson – nor@studentliving.com.au The SLA website is:
http://www.studentlivingaustralia.com.au/AdelaideProperties.htm. Click on ‘Adelaide City’ on the menu on the left-hand side of the screen. SLA offers a variety of accommodation options, some within walking distance of the University.
Accommodation may also be available from August at Elm Tree Lodge:
4 Gladstone Street
Fullarton
Ph: 8372 2500
www.elmtreelodge.com.au/
More options offered by other providers can be found at: www.heinz.cmu.edu.au/about-us/campus/housing.asp
Registering for Classes and Advising
Students will be sent a Course Schedule and an electronic Course Selection pro forma which they will need to complete and email to the Graduate Program Coordinator: dovens@andrew.cmu.edu. The Add/Drop deadline is ten days after the start of the semester or mini. Students are expected to know which courses they will be studying prior to arriving in Adelaide. This will allow for the timely delivery to you of the Text Book Lists. Text Books must be purchased in Adelaide, and information concerning this will be circulated nearer the time.
Computing
Students will have access to all software required, including all relevant Microsoft software. If you are contemplating bringing a laptop with you it should be no more than 2 to 3 years old. Please note that students will be given assistance to purchase computers at a very good internationally competitive price once they are in Adelaide.
Banking
Students can pre-open an account with most large banks. Generally banks require student details (including passport information) to be emailed/faxed approximately two weeks prior to arrival. Upon arrival students can then visit the bank to collect their bank card. Within the city of Adelaide there are many banks that offer similar products and services. The two most often used by current international students are: HSBC which can be found at: www.hsbc.com.auand ANZ which can be found at: www.anz.com. This should not be misconstrued by students as an endorsement for either financial institution and you are advised to choose a bank best suited to your needs.
Adelaide Bank: http://www.adelaidebank.com.au/
Bank SA: http://www.banksa.com.au/
Westpac: http://www.westpac.com.au/internet/publish.nsf/Content/PB+HomePage
Commonwealth Bank: http://www.commbank.com.au/
Currency
Currency converter (Control and click to follow link)
Australian currency is decimal with the dollar ($) as the basic unit - 100 cents equals 1 dollar. Notes come in $100, $50, $20, $10 and $ denominations. Each note is a different colour and has a different design.
Coins are minted in $2, $1, 50c, 20c, 10c and 5c denominations. Individual item prices are still quoted in 1c, 2c, 3c, 6c, 7c, 8c, and 9c but the total of purchases is then rounded off to the nearest 5c.
Transferring money to Australia
Money can be transferred to an Australian bank account by bankdraft, or international money transfer. To transfer money, you need to know and include the bank, branch, account number and BSB number of the account you wish to deposit into.
Bankdrafts can take 6-8 weeks to process, and there may be fees involved. Students arriving in Australia who need to open a bank account will need to visit a branch, taking with them their passport for identification. The application process takes approximately 15 minutes, and a bank account is created on the spot. The student will receive an ATM card and other details a few days later by mail. While they are waiting for the card, they can access their account by going into the bank.
Bringing money into Australia
When travelling to Australia, please be aware that if you are carrying a total of AUS$10,000 or more in cash of any currency, you MUST declare the money on your Incoming Passenger Card and when questioned by Australian Customs Officials upon arrival. A failure to declare this money may result in the money being taken and your being arrested and prosecuted. It is not an offence to bring this money into Australia. The offence is not declaring the money.
How much to bring with you
On arrival in Australia, you will need to have some Australian currency in case you need to make telephone calls or small purchases. It is recommended that you arrive with approximately $300-500 in cash, especially if you arrive over the weekend, when banks are closed. You should avoid carrying large amounts of money. It is recommended that the rest of your money is in bank drafts, travellers cheques, credit card, or alternatively you can arrange to transfer funds electronically.
Changing money on arrival
There are money changers (Bureau Exchange) located at Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne international airports, but you may get a less favourable rate than the exchange rate in your home country.
Telegraphic Transfers – this is a simple and cost effective form of funds transfer. Funds are transferred by the overseas bank and once received in Australia are treated as clear funds, and immediate access allowed. There is some cost involved.
Travellers Cheques – enables the immediate clearance of funds. A small fee is charged to process and provide either cash or direct credit to a bank account.
Draft (under $2000) –banks process and provide immediate credit to an account at a small cost per occasion.
Draft (over $2000) –the fee incurred for processing amounts of money over $2000 is prohibitive and as such is not recommended by the bank.
ATM card - via CIRRUS network. There is a cost per occasion.
Health Insurance, Medical History Form and Immunization Requirements
Students will need health insurance to get visa to study in Australia. It is recommended that students carry two plans:
1. All students studying in Adelaide will be required to purchase Overseas Student Health Coverage as a condition of their visa to study in Australia (refer: https://www.oshcworldcare.com.au/Default.aspx).
2. It is recommended that students also continue to carry their regular U.S. health insurance (i.e. the University’s health plan). The university’s health plan, currently Highmark PPO Blue Insurance, will cover students internationally (on a reimbursement basis). Students are also required to purchase an International Student ID Card (ISIC) for supplemental coverage (it also provides travel benefits and discounts). Students may purchase the ISIC card for $26 through STA Travel at 118 Meyran St., or online at statravel.com; you’ll need a photo (from home or taken at STA) and your student ID card.
Transportation
It is recommended that students do not purchase a car during their stay as costs are high and parking in the CBD is extremely expensive. Public transport is a far better option. Refer http://www.heinz.cmu.edu.au/about-us/campus/public-transportation.asp
The tram service which runs along King William Street, one of the city’s major roads, is free within the city-centre (downtown) boundary and is regarded as a quick and efficient way of travelling from the University which is on Victoria Square to North Terrace where the State Library is situated.