Below are answers to common questions from MIT agents.

You can submit your application via our online Agent Application Portal.

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded individually and correctly labelled.

All international students must meet both academic and English language requirements for their chosen course, as well as satisfy the Genuine Student (GS) requirements.

Find out more about entry requirements.

Find out more about the Genuine Student requirement.

English language requirements vary by course. MIT accepts a range of recognised English language tests, including IELTS, TOEFL iBT, and PTE Academic.

Find out more about English language requirements.

You’ll need to submit a complete set of the following documents at the time of application:

  • - Passport and visa copy (if applicable)
  • - Certified copies of academic transcripts
  • - Certified copies of course completion letters or certificates
  • - Evidence of English language skills
  • - CV or work experience letter (if applicable)

Important: Please do not combine all documents into a single file. Each document must be labelled and uploaded separately.

As an MIT authorised agent, you are authorised to sight and certify documents provided by students. The counsellor certifying the document must:

  • - Stamp or write: "This is a true copy of the document sighted by me"
  • - Sign and date the document
  • - Provide their name, telephone number, and agency contact details
  • - Use the official stamp or seal of your agency

MIT also accepts photocopies certified by:

  • - Accountants (CPA, ICAA, NIA, Registered Tax Agents)
  • - Justice of the Peace
  • - Barrister, solicitor, or patent attorney
  • - Notary Public
  • - Australian diplomatic mission staff
  • - Australian medical practitioner (doctor)
  • - Australian pharmacist
  • - Australian police officer (sergeant or above)
  • - Australian post office manager
  • - Australian school principal
  • - Australian registered health practitioner
  • - Authorised MIT Admissions, Marketing, Student Services, or Academic Services staff
  • - Tertiary Admission Centre staff (e.g., VTAC, UAC)

Please refer to the following processing timeframes:

Application Type Turnaround Time
New applications without credit transfer 1–3 business days
New applications with credit transfer 2–7 business days
Response to a request in the Application Portal 1–2 business days
Clearance of payment 3–7 business days
Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) 1–3 business days

MIT’s Genuine Student (GS) screening process is based on the student’s country Evidence Level (EL). Depending on the EL classification, students may be required to submit the following documents:

  • - Genuine Student Test Form
  • - Genuine Student Interview
  • - Genuine Student Written Responses

Yes. All international students applying for a student visa for Australia must purchase Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the full duration of their stay.

Students can request MIT to arrange OSHC on their behalf or arrange it themselves.

For more information, visit the Department of Home Affairs website or contact MIT admissions.

If a student’s visa application is refused, they must submit a copy of the visa refusal notice to MIT.

Where applicable, students may be eligible for a refund in accordance with MIT’s International Student Refund Policy.

MIT offers a limited number of merit-based scholarships to eligible international students.

Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement and subject to specific terms and conditions.

For details on current scholarships, visit the Scholarships page.

MIT provides a range of support services, including:

  • - Academic skills support
  • - Career services
  • - Student counselling
  • - Orientation programs
  • - English language assistance

For more information, visit the Student Services page.

Yes. Students on a valid student visa can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during study periods and unlimited hours during semester breaks, subject to visa conditions.

Students should always ensure that work commitments do not interfere with their studies.

For more information, visit the Visa information page.