Entry Requirements for International Students

The following requirements for international students relate to students applying to enter Australia for the purpose of full-time study. If you are an Australian non-citizen considering part-time, external or audit studies, please contact PBC for entry requirements. While some requirements still apply for all courses, other requirements may need to be assessed dependent upon your individual circumstances.

General Requirements

To be considered for entry to Perth Bible College as a student you must meet the following requirements, which are standard for all overseas students seeking to study in Australia:

Be applying for full-time study.
Be academically qualified for entry into the course.
Have an adequate standard of English.
Have enough money to cover all expenses during your entire stay in Australia, including return air fares, and living costs.
Be genuinely seeking temporary entry for study purposes only.
Be of good health.
Be sponsored/supported by your local church (a PBC requirement)

Financial Requirements

To be eligible to come you must be able to show that you have enough money to pay the cost of your education, return fares and living costs in Australia for the total period of your course. When you apply, you must sign a declaration that you or your Parent or Guardian have the money to pay these costs. If you come to Australia and you cannot pay the costs or support yourself, you may be required to leave the country.

Health Requirements

Students need to be in good health. Most overseas students must have a medical test and x-ray examination. The Australian Diplomatic Mission in your country will advise you regarding these. While you are a student in Australia, you will be required to take out medical insurance under the Australian Government’s Medicare Scheme (single student, $174, family $348, per 6 months).

Academic Requirements

Advanced Diploma in Christian Ministry (CRICOS code 051855G):

To enter the Diploma of Ministry or the Advanced Diploma of Christian Ministry, a student must have completed year 12 in the Australian Secondary School System or equivalent (details to be submitted with application). Candidates who do not otherwise qualify for admission and who have attained the age of 21 years may be provisionally admitted as mature age students. Full admission shall be confirmed once the student has satisfactorily completed the first year.

Diploma in Ministry (CRICOS code 061404G) and

Bachelor of Ministry Degree (CRICOS code 051857F):

Every candidate for the Bachelor of Ministry Degree must be qualified for admission to an Australian University, or have other acceptable post-secondary qualifications. Mature age students can qualify for admission by obtaining a satisfactory grade in both the Essay and Test A of the “Alternative Test for Tertiary Admission” conducted by the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre Inc..

Graduate Diploma in Bible & Ministry (CRICOS code 061405G):

Applicants for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Bible and Ministry must have a non-theological degree from any Australian University, an Advanced Diploma or any equivalent qualification.

Postgraduate Courses:

Please see the postgraduate pages for entry requirements.

Recognition of Prior Learning

In some cases students may already have qualifications which can be given credit toward the completion of the course they wish to take. In these cases “Advanced Standing,” in recognition of the prior learning, will be given. A notification, in writing, showing the impact of this on course duration, and the units to be completed in order to graduate, will be given.

English Requirements

The Australian Government requires incoming students to demonstrate their proficiency in English before a student visa will be granted. Unless you completed your secondary education in an English speaking country, you will need to complete the following test:

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) at the Australian Diplomatic Mission or the Australian Education Centre.

The applicant should ask the testing authority to mail the test results directly to: The Dean of Students, Perth Bible College. The following standards have been set as the English language requirements for Perth Bible College courses:

Diploma (with English studies) – IELTS Band Score: 5.0
Advanced Diploma – IELTS Band Score: 5.5
Diploma & Degree – IELTS Band Score: 6
Graduate Diploma – IELTS Band Score: 6.5

Spiritual Requirements

People have different perceptions about what it means to come to Bible College. Some feel that they are not good enough to mix with the more spiritual people they expect to find at College. Others see Bible College as a way to escape from the pressures of modern life or to find a quick and easy way to grow spiritually. Of course neither of these ideas is true. Perth Bible College trains ordinary people for ministry. You need only know the love of the Lord and live in a personal relationship with Him as your Saviour and Lord, and have a desire to be trained for service in God’s kingdom.

Sponsorship Requirements

Applications from overseas students wishing to undertake training at Perth Bible College should be supported by evidence of sponsorship from a Church in the applicant’s home country. This sponsorship should take the form of a written recommendation to the College and include the following details:

Details regarding the applicant’s spiritual character.
State that the student is suitable for the intended studies.
Evidence that the applicant has a long-term commitment to Christian ministry and the local church.
Indicate any financial support.

Equal Opportunity

PBC does not discriminate in the admission and access to its programmes and activities on the basis of handicap, age, sex, race, colour, national or ethnic origin. We look forward to meeting you!