Taking TOEFL test and getting a high score can really help in your application. Usually, universities globally accept admission of those students who have a good score in such exams.
Getting a student visa is an important step if you want to study in another country. To get the students visa, you often need to show that you can speak and understand English well. The TOEFL test is one way to prove this. A good TOEFL score can help you get into a university and also make your student visa process easier.
The TOEFL exam is the most widely accepted in 13,000+ institutions across 160+ countries and now takes less than 2 hours making it one of the shorter tests with widest acceptance. This article will explain how TOEFL helps with student visas and how the visa process works in different countries.
- Understanding the Student Visa Process Globally
- Student Visa Processes
- United States (F-1 Visa)
- United Kingdom (Tier 4 Student Visa)
- Australia (Student Visa Subclass 500)
Understanding the Student Visa Process Globally
The core principles of student visa processes are securing admission, proving financial capability, and demonstrating language proficiency. Showcasing your English proficiency in English-speaking countries is easier with a TOEFL score and it also proves your ability to thrive in an academic environment.
Student Visa Processes
While understanding the Visa processes in different countries is a bit hectic task, a simplified list is provided below for easier understanding.
United States (F-1 Visa)
- TOEFL Score: A TOEFL score supports your application and is one of the key requirements for getting university admission and a US F-1 Visa.
- You must be admitted to a school certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP).
- Pay the SEVIS fee and keep the receipt for your visa application.
- Complete the DS-160, the Online Non-immigrant Visa Application.
- Schedule and attend a visa interview at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Bring your I-20 form, DS-160 confirmation, SEVIS fee receipt, TOEFL score report, and passport.
United Kingdom (Tier 4 Student Visa)
- TOEFL Requirement: For non-native English speakers, a TOEFL score is required to prove English proficiency for UK Tier 4 Student Visa.
- Get admission to a school licensed by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
- Obtain a CAS number from your institution.
- Complete the online visa application and pay the visa fee.
- Attend a biometric appointment to provide fingerprints and photographs.
- Demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses.
Australia (Student Visa Subclass 500)
- TOEFL Requirement: TOEFL scores are accepted by the Australian government for all immigration and visas (Australian student visa, work, and skilled visas)
- Get admission to a registered course at an Australian educational institution.
- Apply online for the Student Visa Subclass 500.
- Undergo health checks and provide police clearance if necessary.
- Show evidence of sufficient funds to cover fees, living expenses, and travel costs.
There are various ways in which applying to California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is different from applying to other US universities. These are the main variations, according to the data at hand:
- First is the Application Procedure. Cal Poly uses Cal State to process online applications. Applying is open to both first-year and transfer students from October 1, 2026 through November 30, 2026. To increase their chances of being selected, students must select a major and review the selection criteria when submitting their applications.
- Second are the application requirements. Typically, the application calls for a transcript from high school, a college prep course load, and a high school GPA. It is not necessary nor advised to have SAT or ACT results.
- Unless the applicant is exempt from paying an application cost, there is a $70 application fee per campus. Email is the main method of communication used during the admissions process.
To get into the University of Queensland, Indian students are required to meet the UQ admission requirements. Those requirements are given below -
Statement of Purpose
Letter of Recommendation
Student Visa Application
Admission Essay Writing
Student Curriculum Vitae
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