Alphacrucis University College has 4 main intakes per year, for both full-time and part-time higher education degree, diploma and VET students.

For exact details on term dates and academic calenders, please click here.

International Students 

In general, the same academic requirements for Domestic Students apply to International Students.  For those wishing to study an undergraduate course (eg. a Bachelor degree), a minimum high school international equivalent of an Australian ATAR of 65 is required.  

International Students must also provide evidence of English Language Proficiency — IELTS or equivalent. The minimum IELTS or equivalent score required differs by award so check the course pages on our website for details. International Students may be exempt from submitting an English Proficiency score if they are citizens of Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States of America or if they have completed a Certificate IV or higher course within the last 2 years in Australia. 

Postgraduate studies (eg Masters or Graduate Diplomas) require the completion of an AQF level 7 Bachelor degree or higher, with each award having its own unique entry requirements. 

International students for Social Science and Teaching will also be required to take part in a pre-admission interview to assess suitability. 

If you require a valid student visa to study in Australia, you can apply here. 

If you don’t require a student visa to study in Australia, because you plan to study fully online from offshore, or are already on another visa with no study restrictions, please use our main application. 

If you are an educational agent submitting applications on behalf of students, please use our agent portal. 

You can save your application and log back in to complete and submit it at any time. 

If you need assistance, please contact us. 

The International Student Office (ISO) is responsible for overseeing the Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF) program at Alphacrucis University College (AC) and will assess your application. Agents can assist their clients in completing successful applications by referring to this application information. 

Information about the admission criteria requirements for entry into a course is available here. For entry into a package of courses, you must be able to meet the requirements of the first course in the package. 

A complete application is comprised of an online application with every question answered and the following documents (minimum) uploaded to the application: a certified (notarized) copy of your passport, evidence of your English language proficiency (such as a valid IELTS Test Report Form), and academic transcripts. Some courses require additional documentation, such as an interview or professional reference, and this will be requested on the online application form. 

Incomplete applications are those that do not provide responses to every question online or are missing the necessary supporting documents for Stage 1 in the International Student Application Process page. These applications will not be accepted as valid applications due to their incomplete nature. The ISO will request a Study Intention Statement if questions in the GTE section has not been completed in full. Repeated failure to supply a complete application may result in the applicant being deemed non-GTE and the application being rejected. Failure to complete multiple applications may result in no new applications being accepted. 

All supporting documents should be certified. A ‘certified copy’ is a copy of an original document that has been authorised (or notarized) as being a true copy of an original. A list of people who can Certify Documents can be found  here. 

The following documents must meet these restrictions to be considered current: 

• Passports: 6 months validity beyond the start date of the applicant’s course. (in compliance with Australian Immigration Law) 

• IELTS (or equivalent documents used as evidence of English Proficiency): no more than 2 years old. 

Documents must meet these requirements on the day they are received by the ISO. Please contact the ISO if you are unsure if your document is current: iso@ac.edu.au. 

Always complete your application in your own words. You should give clear, specific and personal information in your application. The information you provide in the GTE section of the application form help us understand the reasons you have chosen to study in Australia and at AC, and demonstrate that you are a genuine student. Do not copy reasons for choosing to study from another person or from other sources (such as the internet). 

A CoE is the document required to apply for – or extend – a student visa. You are encouraged to check over your personal and course details on your CoE before you apply for a Student Visa and advise the ISO immediately if you notice any errors in your details. 

Contact the International Student Office (ISO) immediately if you notice any errors in your details: iso@ac.edu.au or (02) 8893 9000. 

AC aims to respond to initial applications within 2 business days during non-peak periods. Applicants who submit complete applications, and who return signed offers and fees promptly can expect to receive a CoE within 2 business days from the time of confirmed receipt of funds. Incomplete applicants will result in a delay in issuing a CoE. 

Applicants wishing to defer the commencement of their studies to the following semester may do so by contacting the ISO and completing a Deferral of Studies Form. If you have a package with a partner institution, an updated offer letter from the partner must be supplied. An amended offer letter from AC will also be provided, which must be signed and returned to the ISO before a new CoE Certificate is issued. Applicants may only defer the commencement of their course for a maximum of one year. 

Applications must be received a minimum of 15 business days before the start date or enrolment date of the first course in the applicant’s package. Applications received less than 15 days before the start date or enrolment date will not be considered for the intended start date and will be required to defer their studies to the next practicable start date. Application validity length will still apply. 

Applications may be deemed non-GTE for a number of reasons, including but not limited to: 

• You did not meet the entry requirements for your chosen course 

• Some or all of your application did not appear to be your own words 

• The application did not demonstrate a clear reason for studying the chosen course in Australia 

• The application suggests you are not likely to complete your chosen course 

• The application suggests you are not primarily coming to Australia for the purpose of study 

• The application suggests your stay in Australia is not temporary 

Plagiarism occurs when phrases and sentences are copied from other sources without credit. As applicants are required to supply their own personal reasons for choosing their course of study, information from other sources is not acceptable. Applications that contain identical answers for more than one applicant will be considered plagiarised. All applicants are given the same opportunity to submit genuine statements in the first instance, therefore applications found to be containing plagiarism will be deemed non-GTE. 

You will need to pay a non-refundable $200 enrolment fee when you first apply. Upon receiving your Offer Letter and Student Agreement, you will need to pay your first semester fees before receiving your CoE. Indicative fees can be found here. 

AC does not accept unsolicited scholarship applications or payment plans for initial tuition fee payments. All fees must be paid upfront and in full before studies can commence. It is recommended that you do not apply before you have access to the full fee payment. Applicants must also be confident they can continue to meet the fee payments each semester, as payment plans are not available at any time during a student’s course. 

The AC refund policy is available here. If you believe you are eligible for a refund, you will need to complete the online Refund Request Form. 

In the unlikely event that AC defaults, you will be covered by the Tuition Protection Service (TPS). The TPS is an initiative of the Australian government that ensures international students can either: 

• complete their studies in another course. 

• complete their studies with another education provider; or 

• receive a refund of their unspent tuition fees. 

For more information, please see https://tps.gov.au/. 

Please ensure you have read this FAQ page thoroughly. If you still have further questions, please contact iso@ac.edu.au. We will attempt to respond to your query as soon as possible.