Institutions have representatives around the world to help international students successfully apply to their programs. These representatives are commonly named “agents” and provide assistance, counseling and information to international students.

Institutions usually list the official agents they work with in each country on their websites. These agents work very closely with the Australian institution they represent and they are very knowledgeable about the institution, its facilities and about Australia generally.

If you are nervous about the process of finding the right course and applying to study in Australia, you can visit your institutions agent in country to get advice and support. It is very important to check if these representatives have an official agreement with your institution of interest and you can ask your institution about this or visit their website for more details.

Some agents also provide assistance in obtaining your student visa . It is important to know that sometimes agents charge students for these services.

Remember that you can also choose to apply directly to your chosen institution.

There is a myth that by applying through an agent, you are more likely to get an offer from an institution. This is not true, all institutions treat all applications equally and assess them in the same way no matter if they come through an agent or from a student directly.

We recommend that you consider your options and make a decision that is right for you.

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