About your Application

Key

  • DoHA - Department of Home Affairs
  • SSVF - Simplified Student Visa Framework
  • OSHC - Overseas Student Health Cover
  • N/A - Not applicable
  • GS - Genuine Student
  • LOO - Letter of Offer
  • COE - Confirmation of Enrolment

Deadlines and intake dates

There are no application deadlines for international students applying to CIT. VET courses commence in February and/or July. The Diploma of Nursing also has intakes available for commencement in April and October.

Student Visa processing takes time!

Are you applying for your student visa outside of Australia? Before submitting your application to study, you need to check the estimated visa processing times on the DoHA website at https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500

Giving yourself the best chance for a successful student visa application starts with being prepared. Follow the student visa application process step-by-step and make sure to include all necessary documentation.

See when your preferred course starts and allow enough time to obtain a visa.

Successful applications to CIT

If your application is successful, you will be issued with a LOO. A default date will be indicated on your LOO for each program. ‘Default Date’ means the final date for entry to your offered program of study.

Studies may be considered for deferral to the next intake date by informing ISU by email and providing reasons for the deferral.

Student Visas

Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF)

DoHA designed the SSVF to make the process of applying for a student visa simpler to navigate for genuine students. Under the SSVF:

  • all international students will apply for a single Student visa (subclass 500), regardless of their chosen course and level of study
  • all international students will be required to apply for their student visa online
  • a new Home Affairs risk framework and tool is used to provide a guide of the evidence of English language, financial capacity and academic documentation that students will need to provide with their visa application.

Please refer to the following links and steps to determine your requirements:
  1. Go to the ‘Document Checklist Tool’ at https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/web-evidentiary-tool
  2. Enter your ‘Country of Passport’
  3. Choose ‘Canberra Institute of Technology’ as the Education Provider (or CRICOS 00001K).
  4. Choose your student status  (typically ‘None of the above  (all other students)’)
  5. Click ‘Display evidence’ to see your Document Checklist

Genuine Student requirement

The Genuine Student requirement  is a useful way to determine an applicant’s genuine intention to remain in Australia temporarily to gain a quality education. In accordance with the GS criteria and your personal circumstances, CIT may require additional documentation to support your application and to clarify your reasons for pursuing study in Australia, as well as your intention to stay temporarily.

As a part of your application, you must complete the CIT GS  information that will be assessed in conjunction with your academic and English requirements.

DoHA and CIT encourage applicants to read Ministerial Direction 106 before drafting your GS  statement. The GS  Statement is part of CIT’s Genuine Student assessment and must be submitted with your application.

Further information can be found here: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500/genuine-student-requirement

Genuine Student (GS) Statement

All applications must be accompanied by a ‘GSStatement’’. A GS Statement is detailed information outlining your aptitude and motivation for study in your chosen area of specialisation, including your preparation for the field of study, academic plans, interests and future career goals.

Find out more at  Entry Requirements

Entry to CIT on a Student Visa

To enrol in a CIT course on a student visa, you must:
  • select full-time study
  • have relevant academic qualifications
  • meet GS requirements
  • gain temporary entry to Australia for study only
  • have relevant English language skills
    Each course outline on the CIT International website will advise the English language proficiency required for study. To obtain a student visa you may also need to meet the English language requirements specified for your country by DoHA. See ‘English Language Requirements’ for  more information.
    See English Language Requirements for more information
  • meet the prerequisites for your course
    You must meet CIT's prerequisites for the course you wish to study and DoHA’s requirements. If you do not meet the Institute’s academic entry level but are at least 20 years old, you may be eligible to apply as a mature aged student.
    See Adult Entry for more information.
  • be 18 years or over

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are payable in advance on a per-semester or per-term basis depending on your course of study. You must pay your first fee as outlined on the Acceptance page in your LOO before CIT can issue a COE . Remaining fees can be paid before each term or semester after you receive an invoice. You may also need to pay additional fees such as material fees, fees for textbooks, stationery, or equipment.

See Courses to find current information on the additional fees for each course.

Overseas Health Cover

The Australian Government requires that international students have health cover for the entire duration of their visa. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) helps to pay for medical care you need while in Australia. To remain compliant with your visa conditions, your health cover must start BEFORE you arrive in Australia.

Read more about Overseas Health Cover.

Undertake paid work on a restricted basis only

Student visa holders may work up to 48  hours per fortnight during term and full-time during holiday periods, providing it does not impact their studies. If granted a student visa, you and your dependent family members will have permission to work included with your visa.

Please see DoHA’s website for more information.

Please note that you are not eligible to commence work until  you have enrolled in and commenced your course.

Receiving a Letter of Offer

Your application will be assessed and if successful, a Letter of Offer (LOO) will be issued.

Find out more about receiving a CIT Letter of Offer.

Receiving your Confirmation of Enrolment

When you have completed the steps and met the conditions outlined in your Letter of Offer (LoO) you will be requested to make payment. Once payment and additional documentation has been received by CIT, you will receive an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (COE).

Find out more about receiving a CIT Confirmation of Enrolment.

CRICOS - Protection for Overseas Students

As an overseas student on a student visa, you must study with an education provider and be enrolled in a course that can be found on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) at https://cricos.education.gov.au/

CRICOS registration guarantees that your course and education provider meet the high standards required for overseas students. Please check that the details of your course, including its location, match the information on CRICOS.

For further information regarding the rights and responsibilities of international students studying on a student visa under the ESOS Framework, please visit www.internationaleducation.gov.au/regulatory-information/pages/regulatoryinformation.aspx

Fee Payments

All initial fees for tuition (refer to 'Attachment 1' of your Letter of Offer) will need to be paid prior to studying at CIT. This includes  Overseas Health Cover (OSHC).

Once a student is studying with CIT, each term or semester's tuition fees will be invoiced 4 - 6 weeks before the start of the term or semester. Fees not paid by the due date on the invoice will incur a late fee of $250.

  • Notice that your invoice is available will be sent to your current email address. It is the responsibility of the student, and a student visa requirement, that CIT International be advised of any changes to your contact details within seven days of the changes occurring.
  • Fees can be paid by  the Flywire payment portal or electronic transfer for new students. Continuing students may pay online at CIT, by BPay, at Australia Post or Access Canberra.
  • All payments must be made in Australian dollars.
  • For access to bank details and the Flywire payment portal, please contact us.

For more information see Payment Options, Fees and Refunds.

CIT Education Agents

CIT Education Agents are located in countries throughout the world. They are official representatives for CIT and can help you apply for your chosen course in Canberra. CIT Educatiol Agents deal directly with CIT on your behalf, making the application process easier for you.

CIT can only accept applications from authorised CIT Education Agents or directly from students.

For more information see Benefits of using a CIT Agent.

CIT International

CIT International is staffed by personnel who are well equipped to assist students with questions, problems or issues that they may have while studying at CIT such as stress, fitting in, study and adjusting to their new lifestyle.

To find out how they can help you apply and support you through your studies at CIT, see CIT International.

Entry Requirements

It is important to read and understand the entry requirements to apply for study at CIT.

Please see Entry Requirements for details on the following topics:

  • Academic Entry Definitions
  • Adult Entry
  • ACT Year 12 Certificate country equivalents
  • CIT English Tests
  • English Language Requirements
  • English Language Tests Equivalence Table
  • Genuine Student Requirements
  • Genuine Student Statement