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Should I use an education agent to apply to ANU?
If you're an international student thinking of studying at The Australian National University (ANU), then you might be wondering how you should go about applying and what steps you need to take. Should you apply to ANU yourself or get an education agent to help you?
Understanding the role of international student recruitment specialists and the benefits they offer can help you decide if using one is right for you.
Overview
- Education agents are specialists who help prospective international students through the application process, from choosing a degree and admission requirements to applying for a visa. They can also advocate on your behalf with the university.
- As student recruitment specialists, agents can connect you with a degree that's right for you, guide you through the application process, and even complete and submit the form on your behalf.
- Some agents charge a fee for their services, while others are free. ANU has a list of trusted agents so that you can find one near you.
What is an international student recruitment agent?
Education agents are specialists who know everything about applying to ANU. The ones we work with know our undergraduate and postgraduate application processes well. Most of our education agents have also visited our campus and experienced what it is like to be here.
What services do education agents provide?
Education agents help prospective students through every step of the application process. They share information about courses, admission and documentary requirements and can tell you what studying at ANU is like. They can also help you with information about student visas and organising overseas student health coverage, which you'll need before travelling or enrolling.
Best of all, agents can complete and submit your application for you. In short, agents save time. By ensuring your application is complete before it’s submitted, they can also reduce your stress – and increase your chances of getting an offer of admission.
Does this sound good? Around 75 per cent of prospective international students use agents to prepare their applications.
Agents can also tell you what it's like to live and study in Canberra, the capital of Australia, and on the ANU campus. An international student recruitment specialist can also help you navigate your Australian student visa application to ensure you'll be ready to accept your offer when it arrives.
An education agent will give you information about studying at ANU and help you apply.
How do I find an education agent near me?
Many agents are out there, so finding one could take some time. Luckily, we make it easy! We have a list of ANU educational agents we trust on our website.
Every agent on the list has a contract with ANU, so you can trust that they can answer all your burning questions or know how to get the answers.
The best way to find a good education agent is to check our online list.
How much does it cost to use an education agent?
You will find some agents charge fees. These are in addition to the AUD$110 application fee we charge. However, most of our agents offer their services for free as part of their arrangement with us.
TIP: Ask agents near you if they charge a fee and, if they do, what it is.
Find out if your chosen education agent charges fees for their services.
Education agents: a huge help
While you can apply using the ANU online application form, asking an agent to do it for you could make the experience easier to navigate.
Agent benefits checklist
An agent can save you time and increase your chances of admission by:
- providing advice on admission requirements
- helping match your qualifications and interests with a degree program
- supplying information about academic pathways and career opportunities
- completing and submitting your ANU application for you
- advocating with the University on your behalf
- sharing insights on the student visa application process and other mandatory requirements, such as overseas student health coverage.
Start your journey towards Australia’s only national university. Check out important information for prospective international students on the ANU website.
