International Students

For International Students

Location
Moore College is located in the dynamic higher education precinct of inner Sydney. It is located next
to the University of Sydney in the vibrant cafe culture suburb of Newtown and is close to major bus
and train routes. The College is about 4km from the Sydney CBD.

Academic Matters
International students may only enroll in full-time courses offered by the College.
Moore College does not use agents of any kind in any country in connection with recruitment of
students and does not respond to inquiries made through agents.
Please contact us directly at registrar@moore.edu.au.

The academic year commences at the beginning of February and concludes at the end of November.
There are no mid-year intakes for overseas students studying undergraduate courses.
Postgraduate students may commence their courses at other times.

Admission Requirements
Qualifications
The normal entry requirement for undergraduate courses is a degree from an Australian university
or its equivalent.
Applicants for the postgraduate MA(Theol) require at minimum a BTh or its equivalent.
Applicants for the MTh require at minimum a 4 year BD (Hons 2A) or a BTh (Hons 2A) or a
qualification of equivalent standard.

English Language
All applicants whose first language is not English, or who have not met the academic admission
requirements in English medium are required to present evidence of a successful IELTS exam.
Applicants must achieve a level of 6.5 or better in each category of IELTS. Applicants for masters
degrees or higher must achieve a level of 7.0 or better in each category of IELTS.
Equivalent TOEFL scores are also accepted. TOEFL paper test: 575 or better plus TWE (Test of
Written English) at 4.5 or better. TOEFL Computer test: 233 with a minimum essay rating of 5.0.
TOEFL internet test: 90 with a minimum of 24 in writing test.

Australian Government Requirements
To be considered for entry to Australia, an international student must:	For information on Australian Government Immigration see www.immi.gov.au
> be applying for full-time study
> be academically qualified for the course they seek to undertake
> have an adequate standard of English
> be genuinely seeking temporary entry for study purposes only
> be of good health
> provide evidence that they have enough money to pay for tuition fees, living costs and
return air fares for the total period of their course. Students who come to Australia and
cannot support themselves may be required to leave Australia

In accordance with the ESOS Act 2000, Moore College is a registered provider on the
Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Provider Code: 00682B
A description of the ESOS Framework may be found HERE.

If admitted to Moore College and granted entry into Australia all overseas students are subject to
the provisions of the ESOS Act 2000. These include:
> they must supply the College with accurate contact details (including Australian residential
address, telephone or mobile number and email) and of any change to this information
> the College is obliged to inform overseas students admitted to the College that if contact details
are not up to date, then 'automatic visa cancellation could occur without the knowledge of the
student'
> students should be aware that any information provided to the College may be made available
to Australian Federal and State Government authorities

Before You Apply
Before making an application prospective overseas students must meet the following conditions:
> arrange to sit an IELTS test if your first language is not English
> obtain written endorsement from your local church and provide evidence of good standing with
them. You should also give an indication of the openings for ministry available in your home
country on completion of your course

Visa Requirements
When an applicant has been accepted by Moore College, they will be sent a Letter of Offer with
information about how to apply for a visa. The Australian Government advises that the process of
obtaining a visa can take up to twelve (12) weeks.

Financial Matters
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees for overseas students are payable in arrears, that is, after each semester of the course
is completed. When an overseas student is offered a place in the College they will be asked to enter
into a legally binding agreement to pay fees in arrears. The agreement lists all tuition fees which a
student is required to pay and when those payments are due for the whole of the course in which a
student is enrolled.
Tuition fees in Australian dollars for undergraduate courses (one-year Diploma of Bible and Missions,
one-year Diploma of Bible and Ministry, three-year BTh, four-year BD) are:

Tuition fee in 2012 $21,400
Tuition fee in 2013 $21,900
Tuition fee in 2014 $22,500

Unfortunately no scholarships are available.
Tuition fees for postgraduate courses are set out under the separate Postgraduate programs.

Accommodation
Accommodation charges for students in single accommodation are per week for the academic year
which includes all meals. Other charges may apply outside of term time.
2012 $267 per week
Married housing rental rates depend on type of accommodation. The supply of housing for married
students is limited.
2012 $301 – $342 per week

Living Costs
The Australian Government provides information about living in Australia on their Study in Australia
website. For students with school age children note that full fees will be charged for dependent
children if they attend school in Australia.

Health Matters
The Australian Government requires membership of Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
Membership of a health insurance scheme in the student's home country is not an acceptable
alternative. The OSHC fee must be paid before obtaining a student visa. Full details of the OSHC
will be forwarded on acceptance by the College.
A medical examination is also required before a visa application can be considered.