Genuine Student (GS) requirements

All students applying for an Australian student visa must meet the Australian Government Genuine Student (GS) requirements.

Murdoch University assesses the GS requirement as part of the admissions process for all international applicants who will require a student visa for their studies.

This includes applicants who already hold a current Australian student visa when applying for admission into a course.

The GS requirement is used to assess whether you intend to study in Australia for the primary purpose of gaining quality education.

Our assessment considers all information provided in your application, including:

• Information you provide in your application form
• Responses to any application questions
• Supporting documentation submitted

Based on this assessment, we may request additional information or documentation. In some cases, you may also be invited to attend an interview. Not all applicants will be required to provide further information or attend an interview.

The GS requirement is not intended to exclude students who, after studying in Australia, develop skills Australia needs and who then go on to apply for permanent residence.

If your country of citizenship does not appear in the list below or you are already onshore with a current Australian student visa you can either apply directly to Murdoch or via an agent, the choice is yours.

Applicants who are a citizen of a country listed below and are not already onshore with a current Australian student visa must apply via an agent.

Most applicants who are required to apply via an agent will also be required to submit (GS) documents for assessment including the GS Stage 2 form, an up to date Curriculum Vitae and a Personal Statement addressing the GS requirement. Applicants can supply these documents at time of application or when requested to do so by their agent or Murdoch Admissions.

Some applicants may also be asked to provide a Declaration of Financial Capacity form and supporting documents - please contact your Agent to confirm if these documents are required for your initial application.

You must apply via an agent if you are from: