Documents Required to Apply for Masters in Australia

International students who are going to apply for a master's in Australia soon should keep this checklist of documents handy. There are various documents required to apply for masters in Australia. The article will discuss in detail each of these documents required to complete a master's application in Australia.

Australia has over the years become a top study abroad destination for the Indian diaspora. Candidates looking to study in Australia for masters courses, should shortlist Australian universities first and then understand what are the requirements which need to be fulfilled before applying. A lot goes into an admission application for studying in Australia, there are multiple steps which go into completing an application along with the application materials - like documents which are the most essential part. Applicants should always check what documents are required at the chosen Australian university and then prepare for them. We have summarised all the important documents that you would require to submit with your master's admission applications in Australia. 

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Candidates looking for admission to MS Colleges in Australia would be required to submit several documents for the successful process of their application form to be considered for admission. Let us take a closer look at the documents that are required to be submitted by Indian students wanting to study MS in Australia.

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List of Documents Required for Admission to Masters in Australia

Here is a detailed list of documents you will require to apply for a Master's in Australia along with your admission application and an application fee: 

Academic Transcripts

Applicants looking to pursue their MS in Australia must provide their Secondary and higher secondary report or certificate along with the Academic Transcripts (mark sheets or report cards) of the final exams. Candidates are ideally required to convert the marks obtained by Australia's grading system. Candidates would be required to send scorecards for the exams he has appeared to the university. Some of the important documents given below may also be required, they are:

• Class X passing certificate
• Class XII passing certificate (for undergraduate admissions) 
• Bachelor's / Diploma qualifying certificate (if applying for postgraduate courses)

English Language Proficiency Tests

Depending on college requirements, colleges would also require applicants to appear for an English language proficiency exam such as:

• TOEFL
• IELTS
• PTE
• Duolingo

Standardised Test Scores

Candidates applying for MS must also submit GRE scores if the university requires them. Whereas applicants applying for an MBA in Australia are also required to submit GMAT scores. Candidates are required to refer to the particular university website to see the eligibility requirements for the course.

Student CV/Resume

Candidates who are applying for masters courses or a degree in higher education like doctoral programs may be required to provide work experience certificates or letters, mentioning the complete work details: key responsibilities and positions held. A detailed CV is also mandatory to be submitted along with your application form.

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SOP

Students who are looking to take admission to MS courses in Australia would also be required to submit a statement of purpose or personal essay mentioning career goals, interests, extracurricular activities, and why the student has chosen the particular stream and how he/she will manage financially during the stay in Australia needs to be provided. This is an important piece of document and must be taken care of to avoid any errors in the same.

Check: Sample SOP for Australia

LOR

MS Australia applicants would also be required to submit a Letter of recommendation (two recommended) from the person who has taught the student or knows him/her professionally, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of the student and why he/she would excel in the chosen field, also needs to be provided. Check out Sample LOR for MS

Proof of funds

Candidates looking to take admission to top MS colleges in Australia would also be required to submit proof of funds. It is important that the authorities understand the source of funds and you should be able to prove that you will be able to live and study in Australia without getting into financially constraining situations during your entire tenure of stay. Hence, candidates must be able to submit their detailed proof of funds.

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The list of documents mentioned is compulsory but not limited to the ones above. The final decision of the documents required for international students for admission to MS courses in Australia would depend on the college/university you’re looking to take admission to. However, candidates are requested to apply well before the application deadline to avoid any untoward situation. Moreover, the documents should follow international standards and all care should be taken to provide authentic and accurate documents for the successful processing of your application.

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