Which documents should I prepare for the November intake in Australia?
Your documents fall into three groups: academic papers, personal papers and visa papers. Typically you need transcripts, an English test score, a valid passport, a CoE, financial documents and an OSHC policy. Other items such as SOP, LORs and portfolio depend on your course.
Your documents for the November intake in Australia fall into three groups. Academic papers support your application, while personal and financial papers support your CoE and visa.
Document Checklist
| Group | Document | Who needs it |
|---|---|---|
| Academic | Academic transcripts | All applicants |
| Academic | Class 10 and 12 certificates | Undergraduate applicants |
| Academic | Bachelor's degree or completion certificate | Postgraduate applicants |
| Academic | English test score | Most applicants |
| Academic | SOP or personal statement | Where the course asks |
| Academic | LORs and CV | Postgraduate and some professional courses |
| Academic | Portfolio or work experience letters | Selected courses |
| Personal | Valid passport | All applicants |
| Visa | CoE | Most student visa applicants |
| Visa | Financial documents | Most student visa applicants |
| Visa | OSHC policy | Most student visa applicants |
How to Use the List
- Tick off academic papers first, since they support your admission offer.
- Move to visa papers once you have an offer and a CoE.
- Ask each university whether your course needs extras such as a portfolio.
My Advice
Start with transcripts and your English test, since these take the longest to arrange. Check the official university and visa pages for the latest document rules before your 2027 or 2028 intake.
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