| The application process for International students is slightly more complex than for local students to meet particular legal requirements. There are also additional fees incurred to secure the necessary permits and certifications. A step by step guide to the process is below. |
| Step 1 |
| Complete the Singapore Campus Application Form. |
| Step 2 |
| Send your Application Form to our Admissions Office together with the following items: |
- Application fee of SGD$107 (Non-refundable and non-transferable)
- Copies of your highest and second highest academic certificate and transcripts.
- Proof of your English language proficiency – either certified true copies of IELTS/TOEFL, proof of English medium education or completion of our English Placement Test
- Copy of your passport
- 2 recent passport-sized photographs
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- If documentation is not in English, a certified translation must accompany the paperwork.
- We must receive the Application at least 10 weeks before the course / program commencement date.
- Please indicate on the Application any requests for exemption or recognition of prior learning by marking the ‘Advanced Standing’ section. A synopsis of your previous studies by subject, including the contact hours and type of assessments, must accompany your application.
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| Step 3 |
The university will assess your application based upon the academic and English language entry requirements for your preferred degree. If your application is successful, you will receive a Standard Student Contract and Letter of Offer, together with the instructions for applying for a Student Pass and general information relating to arrivals, pickup services and accommodation options. |
| Step 4 |
Please read the contents of the contract and Terms of Conditions thoroughly and contact your local representative or the University if there are any questions. To accept the offer, sign and return the Standard Student Contract and Letter of Offer together with all the relevant paperwork and payment as stipulated in the documents. Please provide the following for the Student Pass application with your signed Contract: |
- SGD$500 international student registration fee
- Certified copy of your Birth Certificate
- Proof of financial ability, if you are from a visa required country
- Supporting document such as pay slips indicating parent or applicant's monthly income
- 1 set of completed ICA Form V36 and eForm 16
- Other documents if advised by University
- If documentation is not in English, a certified translation must accompany the paperwork.
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| Step 5 |
| Upon receipt of your signed Standard Student Contract, Letter of Offer and completed student pass documents, James Cook University will apply for your Student Pass with Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). |
| Step 6 |
| The average turnaround time for Student Pass approval is 2-4 weeks. We will confirm approval of your Student Pass application, either by email or through your local representative and send you a scanned copy of the In-Principle Approval letter. You will then need to pay the tuition fee (first instalment), FPS Insurance Fee and Health Insurance Fee as indicated in the Standard Student Contract. The Approval Letter acts as an entry visa to Singapore as well as an evidence of your granted student visa. |
| Step 7 |
| Once you have the In-Principle Approval Letter, you may make arrangements to travel to Singapore. Note that the Approval letter is valid for 2 months from the date of issue. Orientation programs are normally organised one week before the course commences. Some students may be slightly late due to difficulties in making travel arrangement. However, to be eligible to attempt examinations later, all students must enrol in their respective courses and sit in class no later than 1 week after commencement. Before commencing at the University you will also need to complete a standard medical check-up and complete immigration formalities. |
