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How to Apply

You can apply for a study program our Sydney campus office or apply directly online. Ensure that you thoroughly understand our entry requirements before you apply: entry requirements

If you are applying from overseas, we encourage you to start your application process at least 3 months before your course start date to allow time for collating required supporting documentation, arranging for accommodation, flight tickets and familiarising yourself with your new surroundings. For more information about intake dates, see important dates
If you are already in Australia, we recommend you apply at least 1 month before your course commences. 

You can lodge your application online or by email. 
Apply Online: The easiest way to apply is by using the online application tool: https://sahe.meshedhe.com.au/Publics/PublicsPages/StudentApply/pp_Application_Step0.aspx  
Email your application: Download your application form from our website: application form, complete it and send it by email will all your supporting documents to admissions@sahe.nsw.edu.au  

Please ensure that you complete all sections in as much detail as possible. 

If you have indicated the presence of a disability, impairment or long term condition, on our application form, and would like assistance with definitions of terms, please feel free to contact our Student Services team to discuss any further queries you may have: studentservices@sahe.nsw.edu.au  

Students with disability have the opportunity to apply for reasonable adjustment with the aim of enabling them to participate in learning on the same basis as students without a disability. If you wish to apply for reasonable adjustment please let one our Admissions team members know and they will assist you with the application process.  

The application form asks for supporting pieces of documentation that you need to provide with your application. Documents include: 

  • Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Form for International Students* 
  • Certified copies of High School Certificate/Diplomas or equivalent qualification 
  • Certified copies of academic transcripts 
  • Certified copies of Letter(s) of Completion from Tertiary Institutions/Universities 
  • Subject curriculum documentation (if requesting Recognition of Prior Learning /course credit for subjects previously completed and completed Academic Credit application form) 
  • English Language proficiency result (IELTS and PTE preferred) if English is not your first language 
  • Curriculum Vitae / Resume 
  • Photocopy of Passport details 

 

* If you are an International student, your application will be subject to the Simplified student visa framework (SSVF) guidelines where an assessment will be made to determine whether you are a Genuine temporary entrant (GTE). GTE is used to identify those applicants who are using the student visa program for motives other than gaining a quality education. For further information please visit Department of Home Affairs. 

Please ensure that your documents are valid. All applicants must provide original or original certified copies of all relevant academic qualifications (including original copies of academic transcripts in the language used by the issuing institution together with copies of those documents translated into English, where required). 
For further information regarding academic credits, refer to the Advanced Standing Policy and Advanced Standing Application Form. 

Once our Admissions team have received your completed application, a Letter of Offer will be issued within 2 business days of receipt. If you have applied direct to SAHE, this will be sent to the email address advised on your application. Alternatively, if you have applied through an Education Agent, it will be sent via email directly to them. 

Upon acceptance into a SAHE course as per the Admissions Policy and Procedure, and in accordance to the Disability Standards to Education 2005, SAHE will make every effort to ensure that the admission, enrolment, learning and course participation as well as usage of available facilities and services are free from discrimination. 

Should your application not be accepted, you will be notified via email with a guide as to why you were unsuccessful in this instance. Please refer to our Admissions Policy and Procedure for further information. Should you wish to appeal this decision, you may refer to our Complaints and Appeals Policy on how to take further action. 

Once your application is approved a Letter of Offer will be issued. This will include the Written Agreement with payment details. 

Some International Applicants under SSVF will be required to submit financial evidence showing that they have the funds required for their first year in Australia as listed in the table below: 

Travel 
Yourself: Return air fare to Australia 
Family members: One return air fare to Australia per person 

Tuition 
Yourself: Course fees 
Children aged 5 – 18: AUD$8,000 per year 

Where financials as above have been requested you will be advised by the Admissions team when approved to proceed with making payment. 

Please send through to the Admissions team your completed Acceptance of Offer, along with your fee payment. Your place in the program is confirmed, once Confirmation of Enrolment is received. 
 
We recommend that you read our Refunds Policy prior to returning your Acceptance Form and Fees.  
Once we have received your Acceptance Form and fee payment we will send you a Receipt of Payment, Confirmation of Enrolment, required to apply for your Student Visa.  
 
At this time your place in the class is confirmed. 

Information on applying for Student Visas can be found at the Department of Home Affairs. Once you have obtained your Australian Student Visa, you are able to book and pay for your flights to campus. You should arrange to arrive at the city of your campus at least two days before the commencement date of your course as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment. 

To arrange accommodation ahead of your arrival please read the accommodation information provided. See accommodation page.

Our Student Services team will be delighted to welcome you and your fellow students on campus as part of your orientation program. For more information about your Orientation program, visit orientation page.

If, after accepting an offer, you wish to defer your studies to the next intake, your will be required to submit an application to defer your intake. Upon approval, a new Confirmation of Enrolment will be issued to reflect your new start and end date. Deferral and Suspension Policy

If, after accepting an offer, you wish to withdraw from your accepted course, you will be required to submit an application form to withdraw from your studies. Please read carefully our Refund Policy for a detailed explanation of what refund you may be eligible for. If you are an international student, you may also be required to be approved for a release. 

Please liaise with our Admissions Department via email should you wish to defer or withdraw from your accepted course: admissions@sahe.nsw.edu.au