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What documents are needed to study in Australia? Latest update 2025 | IDP Vietnam

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You are cherishing the dream of studying in Australia - one of the countries with the world's leading education. Preparing a complete and compliant application is an indispensable first step to making your dream of studying in Australia a reality. An application to study in Australia usually consists of four important parts: admission application, medical examination, financial proof and visa application.

To ensure that all procedures go smoothly, you should start preparing at least a year before the expected admission period. So what do Australian study abroad dossiers need? Let's find out the details with IDP now!

1. Application for admission

You need to prepare your application for admission to Australian schools at least 8 months before the start of your intended program. The application for admission will include:

  • Original Passport/ Passport (valid for at least 6 months)

  • Transcripts and transcripts of the last 2 school years

  • Diploma of the most recent level of study

  • English language certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE,...).

  • Additional documentation (if needed): For the Master's program, you may need to provide documents related to work experience, depending on the requirements of each school.

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2. Hồ sơ khám sức khỏe

A medical examination is an important step when applying for an Australian student visa. In order to maintain world-leading medical standards, most Australian visa applicants must meet the minimum health requirements.

The medical examination before applying for a visa includes:

  • Original passport or identity card/citizen identity card.

  • The request for a health examination with the HAP ID code.

  • eMedical Referral Letter.

  • The medical examination form has been filled out with complete information and pasted with a photo of the card.

  • Previous medical records (if any).

  • Results of previous X-rays (if any).

3. Proof of financial documents

Proof of financial support to study in Australia is to ensure you can afford to study here. The preparation of clear and transparent financial records will help the review process take place smoothly and quickly. A financial proof dossier includes the following papers:

Proof of annual income

You must provide proof of an annual income of at least AUD 87,856 within 12 months prior to applying. This income can be from the parent or spouse. Proof of finances in the form of official government documents such as tax assessments with a maturity of less than 12 months.

Proof of finances for 12 months of study in Australia

You'll need to demonstrate your ability to pay for things like tuition, living expenses, and travel expenses. Specifically, living expenses for students need at least AUD 29,710, spouses 10,394 AUD, accompanying children AUD 4,449, and travel expenses of about AUD 2,000.

Proof of use rights

You need to prove the right to use the above funds and the relationship with the financial supporter. In addition, you can also request to provide the previous visa history of both you and the financial aid person.

4. Application for an Australian student visa

Applying for an Australian student visa is an important step for you to realize your dream of studying in Australia. To ensure that the visa application process goes smoothly and quickly, you need to prepare the necessary documents including:

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Applying for an Australian student visa is an important step in deciding whether you can study in Australia

  • Student visa application, with a detailed declaration of identity

  • Original passport valid for at least 6 months

  • Identification documents including Birth Certificate, Household Registration/ Confirmation of Residence, Citizen ID

  • An offer letter from an Australian university

  • Letter of recommendation about your study plan

  • Diplomas, certificates, transcripts achieved in Vietnam

  • Australian Scholarship Certificate (if applicable)

  • Some other necessary documents

5. Tips for quick approval

In order for your application to be reviewed quickly and conveniently, you need to note some important points as follows:

Complete and accurate dossier

Make sure that all necessary documents are properly and adequately prepared, including academic documents, health certificates, health insurance, and personal documents. Double-check the information before submitting it to avoid unnecessary errors.

Apply early and accept the offer letter

Submitting your application early will not only give you more time to process, but it will also increase your chances of getting approved quickly. At the same time, quickly accept the offer letter from the school to complete the first step in the process.

Interview (if applicable): prepare questions

If asked for an interview, be prepared in advance for frequently asked questions related to your study plans, finances, and post-study goals. Confidence and clear answers will help you score points with the reviewing agency.

IDP provides free consultation on Australian study-abroad applications

Above is information about the Australian study abroad application to help make your dream of studying in Australia come true. Your application to study in Australia may take a long time to process if the documents are incomplete and incorrect. To get your application approved quickly and conveniently, contact IDP's 19006955 hotline for more detailed support.

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