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International Students

A message from Professor Denise Charman - Head of School

Our School has a 50 year history of contribution to professional education in Australia and a commitment to the advancement of knowledge and understanding in the health professions. We aim to provide quality outcomes for our international students and to ensure that our academic standards are comparable with Australian universities. Our students learning is supported by staff who have academic and professional expertise in psychology, counseling and psychotherapy. Our international students have access to excellent facilities, learning and information and support services.

As an international student, you will not be the first to study at Cairnmillar. In the past, students from Turkey, Romania, New Zealand, Israel, India, Columbia and Sri Lanka have taken the opportunity to extend their professional development and training at one of Australia’s oldest schools of psychotherapy. You will join many other graduates who continue to tell us that Cairnmillar’s programs offer them something that is practical and real.

Our aim is for our international students to have a positive and personal learning experience that will enhance their and contribute to a wider knowledge and understanding.
 

Professor Denise Charman
Head of School

Applications

International students can apply directly to Cairnmillar. A non-refundable application fee of AUD$150 is payable and must be included with the application. 

Step 1 – Select the program that you wish to study
Step 2 – Complete the application form located below
Step 3 – Attach the relevant documents with your application form
Step 4 – Read the payment and refund terms and conditions
Step 5 – Submit your application form and required documentation
Step 6 -  Attach your application fee of AU$150 (Non refundable)
Step 7 – Receive your letter of offer.

International student application

Tuition Fee Information

The tuition fees for International Students in 2012 can be found by clicking on the link below. The cost of text books is not included in the tuitionfees. 

2012 International student tuition fees

Supporting Documentation

All applications must be accompanied by documentation of all qualifications completed by the applicant as well as proof of completion. Documentation of all qualifications completed must be attested or certified by the issuing body and certified by a Justice of the Peace or Notary Public, in the country of origin of the applicant. It is not possible to process applications without the certified supporting documentation.

IELTS – International English Language Testing System

The minimum English language proficiency for international students in our programs is 6.5.

Dates and Deadlines

Orientation week commences 30 January 2012. In 2012 Semester 1 commences on 6 February 2012 and Semester 2 on 21 May 2012, Semester 3 on 3 September 2012.

Student Visas

Assessment Levels

The criteria by which you are assessed when applying for a particular visa class are dependent on the country of issue as shown on the student’s passport. The assessment levels relate generally to how likely students are to comply with their visa conditions, based on previous students’ behaviour. To determine which assessment level you are depending on which country you are from and which course you are intending to apply for, please refer to DIAC form 1219i. http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/assessment-levels.pdf

Basic Requirements

Whatever your course of study or country of citizenship, you will need to meet the following basic requirements: obtain overseas student health cover insurance (OSHC) no debts to the Commonwealth good character, and evidence of sound health have sufficient funds evidence of English language ability (IELTS test results) For further information with respect to the health requirements please refer to DIAC form 1163i http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1163i.pdf

Applying for a visa

Detailed instructions for applying for a student visa can be found in DIAC form 1160i http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/applying-student.pdf To apply for a student visa you should complete a visa application form 157A and submit to DIAC with all required documentation, the application fee, and a copy of your letter of offer or Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE). Note that when enrolling in a course with Cairnmillar you should advise as to what qualifications you currently have as credit may be given for prior learning. This may affect the duration of any courses you enrol in and the visa issued by the immigration department.

The Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment

The eCoE is the only accepted evidence of enrolment for processing student visa applications. Depending on your country of nationality and your principal course of study you may have to undergo a Pre-Visa Assessment (PVA) before you are issued with an eCoE. A copy of your eCoE must be submitted to your local DIAC office before a student visa can be issued.

Pre-visa Assessment

A Pre-Visa Assessment (PVA) determines a student's eligibility for a student visa and is necessary if your country is at Assessment Level 3 or 4. This involves obtaining a letter of offer from Cairnmillar and submitting your visa application with all supporting documentation to your local DIAC office for assessment. If the assessment is favourable, you will be issued with a PVA approval letter to give to Cairnmillar authorising them to issue you with an eCoE. You will be also advised to pay the tuition fees and OSHC premium, and undergo medical tests. The student visa will be granted when the Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) and all other requirements are satisfied.

Refund Policy

The application fee of AUD$150 is not refundable. A copy of the circumstances, the processes and procedures of Cairnmillar’s refund policy can be found by clicking here

Education Agents

Cairnmillar does not have any formal arrangements with education agents in Australia or overseas.

Younger Students

Cairnmillar does not enrol any international students who are under 18 years of age. 

Scholarships

The John Waters Memorial Scholarship

The John Waters Memorial Scholarship commemorates a man of great generosity and humanity. His death brought much sadness to many people. Mrs. Gwen Waters joined with Cairnmillar to provide a scholarship to a psychologist or psychotherapist from another country, for advanced training at Cairnmillar. The Scholarship provides funding to cover the costs of one year’s advanced training at Cairnmillar. The Scholarship is one of the highest funded awards for a psychologist. Such a concept is a fitting memorial to John Waters, whose care and concern quietly reached across many boundaries. Scholarship recipients have come from Turkey, Hungary, Columbia and Romania.

An application form can be found by clicking on the following link:

2012 John Waters Scholarship application form

The Justice Michael Kirby Scholarship

The scholarship honours the valued contribution and support of the Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG, one-time judge of the High Court of Australia, and formerly the Chief Patron of Cairnmillar for more than ten years. In addition he supported the work of The Australian Foundation for Aftermath Reactions. He is recognised world-wide for his contribution to human rights, scholarship and many critical concerns of the 21st century. In The Scholarship is awarded to a person from an overseas country, who has been actively involved in the psychological health and well-being of traumatized individuals and communities. Scholarship recipients have come from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan.

An application form can be found by clicking on the following link:

2012 Justice Michael Kirby Scholarship application form

Last updated School Registrar August 2011