We respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Swinburne’s Australian campuses are located in Melbourne’s east and outer-east, and pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. We are honoured to recognise our connection to Wurundjeri Country, history, culture and spirituality through these locations, and strive to ensure that we operate in a manner that respects and honours the Elders and Ancestors of these lands. We also acknowledge and respect the Traditional Owners of lands across Australia, their Elders, Ancestors, cultures and heritage. Use the School Search Map to find Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified schools and programs eligible to enroll F-1 and M-1 students in the United States. Search by school name, location, education or visa type. The green and blue icons displayed next to the search results indicate the category of international students (F-1 or M-1) a school is certified to enroll. Please note that SEVP-certified schools with multiple campuses are displayed under one card. To view all campuses under a particular school, click the arrow to expand your view. A star icon indicates a school’s main campus. Download Certified School List RUR World University Rankings evaluate performance of 1200+ world’s leading higher education institutions by 20 indicators grouped into 4 key areas of university activity: Teaching, Research, International Diversity, Financial Sustainability. You can view the rankings for the period of 2010-2023 by selecting the year on the timeline and by choosing the ranking type in the menu below. Please also see RUR Subject Rankings, RUR Reputation Rankings, RUR Academic Rankings, RUR Rankings by Indicators. Please click here for methodological details. Because you did not provide the necessary information to determine the evidence you need, the list below might not be accurate for your circumstance. Documentary Evidence ListAttach a copy of your passport. Also include a certified copy of your birth certificate, national identity card or driver licence where you have these. Evidence of intended studyEvidence of your intended study must be provided to make a valid application. Unless you are in a special category listed below, you must provide:
Evidence of accommodation and welfare arrangements in Australia if you are under 18 years of age must be provided to make a valid application. This must be one of the following:
If you have a child under the age of 18 included in the visa application and one or both parents (or legal guardians) are not applying for an Australian visa, both parents will need to complete and sign the Form 1229 - Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years. If you have sole custody of the child/ren, provide evidence such as a court order. Evidence of adequate health insurance. Health insurance must be Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). You must obtain OSHC for yourself and any accompanying dependants from at least one week before your course starts and for the duration of your stay in Australia. If you or your agent have organised OSHC, you will need to include the name of your health insurance provider, the dates your policy starts and finishes and the policy number in your application form. If your education provider arranged your OSHC, you will need to include the name of your health insurance provider and the dates your policy starts and finishes. You do not need to include the policy number in your application. Note: If you are from Norway, Sweden or Belgium, you might not have to obtain OSHC. Check the PrivateHealth.gov.au website for more information. You must provide evidence that you have enough funds to cover your:
Alternatively, you can provide evidence that your spouse or parents are willing to support you and they have a certain minimum annual income. Details on the amount of funds or minimum annual income figures to show that you meet the financial capacity requirement, see the details on . Secondary Exchange Students only need to provide an Acceptance Advice of Secondary Exchange Students form. Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade or Department of Defence Students must provide a letter of support. Evidence of your English language ability, if requested. This must be evidence that you have either obtained a satisfactory test score in an English language test that has been approved by us or if you fall into an exemption category. Evidence to show that you meet the Genuine Temporary Entrant requirement for a student visa. This must include a statement in your application that you intend to stay in Australia temporarily and/or documentation to support claims. The statement must be written by the applicant even if using an agent. You can include evidence such as:
We will consider your circumstances, your immigration history, if you are a minor and the intentions of a parent, legal guardian or spouse, and any other relevant matter. If anyone in the application has changed his or her name, certified copies of documents verifying the name change. This includes a marriage or deed poll certificate or a certified copy of evidence of the name change. Evidence of your relationship with your spouse/de facto partner. This includes a certified copy of your marriage certificate, Family Book, Household Booklet or other evidence of family composition. Evidence of your employment history can include payslips or a contract if you are currently or recently employed. You can also attach your most recent curriculum vitae or résumé outlining both employment and study for the past five years. If you have been studying you can include copies of your transcripts. Note: You do not need to provide this if you are sponsored by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade or the Department of Defence or if you are a secondary exchange student. Provide a completed and signed Form 956 - Advice by a migration agent/exempt person of providing immigration assistance. Make sure you tick yes to having an authorised recipient and complete the required contact information in the application form if you attach this document. Only attach Form 956 if it is in the list of required documents at the end of the application form. Provide a completed and signed Form 956A - Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient. Make sure you tick yes to having an authorised recipient and complete the required contact information in the application form if you attach this document. Only attach Form 956A if it is in the list of required documents at the end of the application form. Evidence of enrolment of an accompanying dependent child 5 to 18 years of age at an Australian school. If any family unit members are 5 to 17 years of age (inclusive) and will live with the applicant in Australia, documentation confirming their enrolment in an Australian school. If you are undertaking research in Australia, attach a copy of your research (thesis/project) topic and your curriculum vitae or résumé. Documentary Evidence ListEvidence of your identity. Attach a copy of your passport. Also include a certified copy of your birth certificate, national identity card or driver licence where you have these. Evidence of your intended study must be provided to make a valid application. Unless you are in a special category listed below, you must provide:
Special categories
Evidence of accommodation and welfare arrangements in Australia if you are under 18 years of age must be provided to make a valid application. This must be one of the following: Form 157N - Nomination of a student guardian in Australia
If you have a child under the age of 18 included in the visa application and one or both parents (or legal guardians) are not applying for an Australian visa, both parents will need to complete and sign the Form 1229 - Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years. If you have sole custody of the child/ren, provide evidence such as a court order. Evidence of adequate health insurance. Health insurance must be Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). You must obtain OSHC for yourself and any accompanying dependants from at least one week before your course starts and for the duration of your stay in Australia. If you or your agent have organised OSHC, you will need to include the name of your health insurance provider, the dates your policy starts and finishes and the policy number in your application form. If your education provider arranged your OSHC, you will need to include the name of your health insurance provider and the dates your policy starts and finishes. You do not need to include the policy number in your application. Note: If you are from Norway, Sweden or Belgium, you might not have to obtain OSHC. Check the PrivateHealth.gov.au website for more information. You must provide evidence that you have enough funds to cover your:
Alternatively, you can provide evidence that your spouse or parents are willing to support you and they have a certain minimum annual income. Details on the amount of funds or minimum annual income figures to show that you meet the financial capacity requirement, see the details on . Secondary Exchange Students only need to provide an Acceptance Advice of Secondary Exchange Students form. Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade or Department of Defence Students must provide a letter of support. This must be evidence that you have either obtained a satisfactory test score in an English language test that has been approved by us or if you fall into an exemption category. Evidence to show that you meet the Genuine Temporary Entrant requirement for a student visa. This must include a statement in your application form that you intend to stay in Australia temporarily and/or documentation to support claims. The statement must be written by the applicant even if using an agent. You can include evidence such as:
We will consider your circumstances, your immigration history, if you are a minor and the intentions of a parent, legal guardian or spouse, and any other relevant matter. If anyone in the application has changed his or her name, certified copies of documents verifying the name change. This includes a marriage or deed poll certificate or a certified copy of evidence of the name change. Evidence of your relationship with your spouse/de facto partner. This includes a certified copy of your marriage certificate, Family Book, Household Booklet or other evidence of family composition. Evidence of your employment history can include payslips or a contract if you are currently or recently employed. You can also attach your most recent curriculum vitae or résumé outlining both employment and study for the past five years. If you have been studying you can include copies of your transcripts. Note: You do not need to provide this if you are sponsored by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade or the Department of Defence or if you are a secondary exchange student. Provide a completed and signed Form 956 - Advice by a migration agent/exempt person of providing immigration assistance. Make sure you tick yes to having an authorised recipient and complete the required contact information in the application form if you attach this document. Only attach Form 956 if it is in the list of required documents at the end of the application form. Provide a completed and signed Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient. Make sure you tick yes to having an authorised recipient and complete the required contact information in the application form if you attach this document. Only attach Form 956 if it is in the list of required documents at the end of the application form. Evidence of enrolment of an accompanying dependent child 5 to 18 years of age at an Australian school. If any family unit members are 5 to 17 years of age (inclusive) and will live with the applicant in Australia, documentation confirming their enrolment in an Australian school. If you are undertaking research in Australia, attach a copy of your research (thesis/project) topic and your curriculum vitae or résumé. |
