UWA Student Support

Student Support Services

The student support unit offers international students support in adjusting to a new country and this includes academic and personal counselling.

Services include :

• Pre-departure seminars for full degree students
• Airport reception/transfer accommodation
• Temporary accommodation placement assistance
• Orientation programmes
• Ongoing student welfare support
• Student visa and OSHC assistance
• Social programmes and activities

Student visas

All international students require a student visa to travel to Australia.
A Confirmation of Enrolment is issues once a offer is formally accepted and the first semester's tuition fees and overseas health cover are paid. This facilitates the visa application process.

International students can only choose study in Australia on a full-time basis and must leave Australia upon successful completion of their studies. Temporary students can choose part-time study but are required to pay international tuition fees

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

International students are required by the Australian government to maintain their OSHC for the duration of their studies in Australia.

The preferred provider for the University of Western Australia is OSHC Worldcare. Payment for OSHC must be made with the first semester's tuition fees.

The advantages of maintaining such a cover for the duration of studies include :

• a substantial discount
• insurance against high medical costs
• protection from annual price rises
• no annual renewal hassles
• no cover lapse
• security and protection
• student visa condition 8501 is satisfied

All health cover renewals include direct negotiations with the preferred health providers. Health cover must be current at all times otherwise it would be a breach of the student visa condition and will potentially expose the student to high medical costs.