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Everything you need to plan your application — from entry requirements and English levels through to fees, intakes, offer letters and your Confirmation of Enrolment.

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How to Apply Offer Letter & CoE Entry Requirements Fees & Payment Plans Intakes & Academic Calendar Document Checklist Genuine Student Entrant (GSE) Guide

Our application process takes you from offer letter to a student visa process, step-by-step. International students typically complete the journey in 4–8 weeks.

1. Choose your course

Browse qualifications and check entry, English and visa requirements before you apply.

2. Submit application

Apply online or through an authorised education agent. Attach academic, identity and English evidence.

3. Receive a Letter of Offer (OL)

If eligible, you receive a Letter of Offer outlining course, fees, intake date and conditions.

4. Accept and pay deposit

Sign the offer, pay the initial fee, and lock in OSHC. AHMI then issues your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).

5. Apply for student visa (Subclass 500)

Use the CoE to lodge your visa with the Department of Home Affairs and complete the GSE statement.

6. Arrive & enrol

Attend orientation, meet your trainers, and start classes on your scheduled intake.

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Everything you need to understand our Letter of Offer terms, payment options and the issuing of your Confirmation of Enrolment.

Letter of Offer terms

Outlines course, duration, intake, fees, refund and cancellation policy. Read carefully before signing.

CoE issue conditions

AHMI issues the CoE once the signed offer, deposit and required evidence are received and verified.

Withdrawal & refund

See our Refund Policy for full details on withdrawal before and after course commencement.

AHMI sets minimum academic, age and English requirements to ensure students can succeed in their chosen qualification.

Age

All students must be 18+ at the course commencement date.

Academic

Equivalent of Australian Year 11 or 12 depending on the AQF level. Some Diplomas require prior Cert IV or industry experience.

Accepted tests

IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5) or equivalent score of other language tests accepted by the DHA.

Pathway exemptions

Successful completion of an approved 20+ week ELICOS / EAP program may be accepted in lieu of a test.

Tuition, material and enrolment fees with flexible installment payment plans for international students.

Tuition

Tuition fees vary by qualification — contact admissions for exact pricing in AUD.

Enrolment & material fees

Enrolment fee: AUD $200 (non-refundable). Admin fee: AUD $100 (non-refundable). Material fees apply per qualification.

Payment plans

Pay per study period (usually quarterly) via bank transfer, card or direct debit.

Multiple intakes per year across all qualifications.

2026 intakes

13 July 2026 and 6 October 2026.

2027 intakes

1 February 2027, 26 April 2027, 19 July 2027 and 11 October 2027.

Use this checklist when preparing your application to AHMI.

Required documents

All evidence must be in English or accompanied by a NAATI-certified translation.

Passport bio-page (colour scan)
Academic transcripts and certificates
English language test results (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or equivalent)
CV / resume (for credit transfer or RPL applications)
Genuine Student (GS) statement
Evidence of financial capacity (where required)

From March 2024 the Department of Home Affairs replaced the GTE with the Genuine Student (GS) requirement. This guide helps you write a strong response.

What it covers

Your circumstances at home, why you chose AHMI and Australia, your immigration history and your post-study plans.

Tips

Be honest, specific and use evidence (transcripts, employer letters, financial documents) to support every claim.