Ridley College is happy to consider applications from overseas students planning to study here in Melbourne.
Key Requirements
Along with general admission procedures, there are certain requirements that must be met before overseas students are accepted for study. These include:
Government regulations require evidence of means of financial support. This must be provided before any overseas student is granted a Visa to enter Australia. This includes the capacity to cover all travel expenses, tuition fees, living expenses for both the individual and any dependents who accompany the student. The student and all accompanying dependents must hold Overseas Student Health Cover for the duration of their stay.
Ridley College also believes that overseas students should have some support from their home church. Where possible, the college seeks an assurance that a suitable post is available in the student’s home country after the completion of study.
Ridley College asks for references from two people who know the student well. One of these should be in a position to have observed and comment upon the student’s involvement in the life and ministry of the church.
Proficiency in both spoken and written English is essential for undertaking theological studies, particularly at an advanced level. English language proficiency can be demonstrated in two ways.
1. By the completion of High School (VCE, HSC etc.) in English in selected countires. To find out more, go to https://ielts.org/.
2. IELTS test (International English Language Testing System) – Academic version.
Overseas students may arrange to sit for the IELTS test (Academic Version). Check https://ielts.org/ for more information.
How To Apply
Overseas students can contact us to establish intention to study at Ridley College. You can call us at 03 9207 4800 or email registrar@ridley.edu.au.
As part of the process you will need to provide the following documents:
a recent digital photograph of yourself (for your student/library card)
a recent online national police check (completed within the last month)*
your previous qualifications*
a one-page statement of your Christian beliefs (to help us assess your suitability for the study of theology, outline in full sentences what you think all Christians should believe as essential to their faith)
In your application, you’ll provide the name and email address of your minister and someone you’d like to serve as your personal reference. We’ll send both individuals a reference form to be completed at their earliest convenience.
Once the Admissions Officer has received the completed references, you will be contacted to arrange for an interview with a member of the faculty to discuss your application.
Upon successful completion of your Ridley application, your application details will be forwarded to the Australian College of Theology for final approval.
Online learning Per the ACT’s Course Progress Policy, overseas students are permitted to take up to 25% of their course online, but the overseas student must study at least one unit that is face-to-face in each study period. The only exception is if the overseas student is completing the last unit of their course and it is only available online.
As an affiliated college of the Australian College of Theology, Ridley College is approved to deliver the following courses of the ACT (CRICOS 02650E).
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