Students can apply directly to Gurkhas Institute or to one of our authorised representatives overseas. Before you submit your application, you must carefully read the Institute’s International Student Prospectus 2009, including Conditions of Enrolment, Fees Payment and Refund Policy.

1. Complete an Application and Agreement Form for International Students.
2. Apply for a course that is at least one year in duration if you come from an Assessment Level 4 country.
3. Attach certified copies of your supporting documents such as English language test results, academic transcripts and evidence of work experience (if relevant).
4. Attach one passport photograph.
5. Attach copies of the front pages of your passport and current student visa (if applicable).
6. Send by post, email or fax to:

Student Administration Manager
International Admission
Gurkhas Institute of Hospitality & Management
GPO Box 5466
Melbourne VIC 3001
AUSTRALIA

Phone: +61 3 8639 9000
Fax: +61 3 9650 2020
Email: study@gurkhasinstitute.com.au

Upon receipt of your application and supporting documents, the institute will assess your application for admission into the course. If the application is successful, an offer will be made in writing.

Accepting an offer

Students from a DIAC Country Assessment Level 1 or 2:

To accept an offer of a place to study at Gurkhas Institute, you should:

1. Complete and sign and return the Offer Acceptance form together with a payment for the tuition fees, OSHC and other applicable fees as detailed on your offer letter. Payment can be made by a bank draft or telegraphic transfer in Australian dollars made payable to Gurkhas Institute
2. Once the Institute has received the funds and the signed Offer Acceptance form, a CoE will be sent to you via email, fax or through an Institute representative if you used their services.
3. You should take the CoE and the offer letter to the nearest Australian diplomatic mission (or DIAC office if applying in Australia).
4. If you come from an Assessment Level 1 country, you should be able to apply for your visa electronically through the DIAC website (www.immi.gov.au).
   If you are completing an English language course prior to commencing at the Institute, you must also provide a CoE and an offer letter from the English language centre. This may enable your visa to be issued for the duration of the two courses under visa subclass 572.
5. Once your visa is approved and you have confirmed your travel arrangement send your arrival details to Gurkhas Institute.

If you come from a DIAC Country Assessment Level 3 or 4 you need to first undergo preliminary visa assessment (PVA). PVA is an assessment, by the Australian diplomatic mission or the DIAC office, of your ability to meet the requirements of the student visa.

To accept an offer of a place to study at Gurkhas Institute, you should:

1. Submit an application for a student visa at the nearest Australian diplomatic mission (or DIAC office if applying in Australia) along with the offer letter from the Institute for PVA.
   If you are completing a preliminary English course prior to studies at the Institute, you should also submit the offer letter from the English language centre with your visa application. This may enable your visa to be issued for the duration of the two courses under visa subclass 572.
2. If your PVA is favourable, the Australian diplomatic mission (or DIAC office if applying in Australia) will notify you by letter.
3. Send the letter advising of a favourable outcome of your PVA along with your completed and signed Offer Acceptance form and a payment for the tuition fees, OSHC and other applicable fees as detailed on your offer letter. Payment can be made by a bank draft or telegraphic transfer in Australian dollars made payable to Gurkhas Institute
4. Once the Institute has received the funds and the signed Offer Acceptance form, a CoE will be sent to you via email, fax or through an Institute representative if you used their services.
5. You should take the CoE and the offer letter to the nearest Australian Mission (or DIAC office if applying in Australia).
6. Once your visa is approved and you have confirmed your travel arrangement send your arrival details to Gurkhas Institute.

Students are advised to visit www.immi.gov.au for more information on student visa requirements.

If you come from a DIAC Country Assessment Level 5, you should visit the nearest Australian diplomatic mission or DIAC office for advice before accepting an offer.