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C04236 Fo
LETTER OF OFFER
We are pleased to offer you a place in the following course at the University of Technology, Sydney: Course: Intake: Juris Doctor Autumn 2011
Further information about this offer, including how to accept, can be found in the attached Offer Summary. The following documents are attached: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Offer Summary for your information Acceptance Form for you to sign and send to UTS General Estimate of Annual Costs for your information Further Information general information that you should read Statement of Protocol on Fees and Refunds for International Students Studying in Australia important information for your reference regarding fees and refunds
Yours sincerely
Professor William Purcell Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (International and Development)
OFFER SUMMARY Course and Fee Information (all costs are in Australian dollars): Course Course Code CRICOS Code Intake Orientation commences Classes commence Course finishes Standard Course Duration Total Credit Points Required Cost per Credit Point, based on the applicable fee Cost per Semester, based on the applicable fee for a 24 credit point enrolment (see Note 2 below.) Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single (if you wish UTS to arrange) Additional Course Notes Juris Doctor C04236 060932C Autumn 2011 14 February 2011 28 February 2011 31 December 2013 3 Years 144 $498.00 $11,930.00 $1,276.99
Notes: 1. For more information about your course see: www.uts.edu.au/international/prospective/studying 2. Fees are charged on a per-credit-point basis. The above quoted semester tuition fee assumes you will enrol in a standard 100% credit point load for your chosen course, which is normally 24 credit points per semester. Your actual semester course cost may differ from this figure depending on the course and the number of credit points taken per semester. 3. Tuition fees are quoted for the current year only and are subject to annual increase. For more information regarding fees and fee refunds, you must read the attached UTS Statement of Protocol on Fees and Refunds for International Students Studying in Australia. 4. You should complete your course in the normal time for that course. Any change to your enrolment that may increase the length of time you need to complete can only be made in special circumstances and with official approval. 5. The Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) charge referred to above is only payable if you wish UTS to arrange the cover on your behalf. Otherwise, you must arrange OSHC for yourself. It is essential, however, that you take out Overseas Student Health Cover for the length of your student visa. 6. If you apply for and receive RPL after acceptance of this offer, appropriate adjustments will be made to your course duration.
Payment Required to Accept this Offer: A. Deposit: B. Overseas Student Health Cover (if you wish UTS to arrange): Payment due date to accept this offer: Single: Family: $11,930.00 $1,276.99 $2,553.98 Immediately
How to Accept This Offer: 1. Read this Offer Summary and all attached documentation and web-based information carefully. 2. Read and complete the attached Acceptance Form. 3. Organise payment of the required deposit. Payment must be made in Australian dollars by cheque or bank draft to University of Technology, Sydney". 4. Note that the deposit does not include the cost of accommodation, books and other study items. You should be prepared to meet these additional costs. Please refer to the attached General Estimate of Annual Costs for International Students in order to gain an appreciation of these additional costs. 5. Note also that, after enrolment, you will be billed for the remaining amount of fees (if any) for the first semester (i.e. the first semester fee less the deposit already paid). 6. Forward the completed Acceptance Form and payment, or proof of payment, to: Manager, International Recruitment UTS International P.O. Box 123 Broadway NSW 2007 Australia OR, for delivery of couriered papers: Manager, International Recruitment UTS International Level 3A, UTS Tower Building Broadway NSW 2007 Australia
ACCEPTANCE FORM
UTS INTERNATIONAL PO BOX 123, BROADWAY NSW 2007, AUSTRALIA TITLE: FAMILY NAME: GIVEN NAMES: DOB: COURSE: INTAKE: Mr Shah Khurram Rahul Kumar 01 August 1985 Juris Doctor Autumn 2011
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WHERE WILL YOU LODGE YOUR APPLICATIONS FOR A STUDENT VISA? (Not applicable for Distance Mode courses) City: Country: Address: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________ Phone: _______________________________
I wish to accept the offer of admission as a fee-paying international student at the University of Technology, Sydney to commence Autumn 2011. Enclosed is (please tick appropriate boxes) Payment of the deposit as reflected in the Offer Summary Copy of Pre-Visa Assessment (PVA) if applicable Overseas Student Health Cover (not applicable for Distance Mode courses): $1,276.99 Student cover for the length of student visa $2,553.98 Student and Family cover for the length of student visa My Medibank Private membership number is: ___________________________________ TOTAL AMOUNT OF CHEQUE / BANKDRAFT: AU$ I declare the following: that I have read and understood the attached UTS Statement of Protocol on Fees and Refunds for International Students Studying in Australia, and agree to be bound by the same; that I understand that tuition fees may increase from year to year, and I am prepared to pay the increased fee as required from year to year; that I have accessed sufficient information to understand the structure and content of this course; that, if I intend to bring school-aged dependents to Australia, I understand that I will be required to pay full fees if they are enrolled in either a government school or non-government school; that the personal information collected on this form and during my enrolment at the University may be disclosed to the Australian Government and designated authorities where required for compliance with the Education Services for Overseas Students Act (2000) and associated legislation; that I agree to be bound by the UTS Student and Related Rules and the enrolment requirements for international students as set out at www.uts.edu.au/international/study/progress.html, including the requirement that I must aim to complete the course within the standard course duration. I understand that the University may cancel my enrolment or refuse to extend my enrolment if I do not comply with these requirements; and that while on a student visa I am required to inform UTS of any change to my address within 7 days. APPLICANTS SIGNATURE: DATE:
Application No: 118425 Name: Khurram Rahul Kumar Shah Course: Juris Doctor Standard Course Duration: 3 Years General Estimate of Annual Costs for International Students 1
Accommodation Groceries Books Incidentals (Travelling Expenses, Telephone) Compulsory Overseas Student Health Cover (single rate) Tuition Fees (2 semesters per year based on a standard load of 48 credit points per year) TOTAL Note 1: Note 2:
AU$ 41,644.00 Dollars referred to are Australian Dollars throughout. 1 This information does not constitute a letter of offer. All costs are approximate and should be used as a general guide only. Your actual costs will depend on such things as your lifestyle and ability to manage your funds. The cost of living may rise from year to year, depending on the general economic circumstances at the time. Fees are charged on a per-credit-point basis. The above semester tuition fee assumes you will enrol in a standard 100% credit point load for your chosen course, which is normally 24 credit points per semester. Your actual semester course cost may differ from this figure depending on the course and the number of credit points taken per semester. Tuition fees are for the indicated year only and are subject to annual increase. You must factor the possibility of an annual tuition fee increase into your overall budgeting, as well as considering the impact of fluctuating exchange rates if you are using personal funds from an overseas country. Health Cover charges are set by the Health Cover provider and are subject to change at their discretion. The above cost estimates are for one year only and are based on current estimates at the time of offer. The total cost will therefore be determined by the length of your stay in Australia and how long it takes you to complete the course. You cannot work more than 20 hours per week during semester time (i.e. when your course is in session) other than any work placement which has been registered as a part of the course. You cannot undertake work until you have commenced your course in Australia. No work limits apply during recognised periods of vacation. Depending on economic circumstances, work may not be easy to find. You should not base your financial decision about your ability to meet all course and living costs on an assumption of being able to work long hours during semester. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) currently requires prospective student visa applicants to be able to demonstrate that they are able to access $18,000 a year towards living cost requirements while they are studying in Australia on a student visa.
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FURTHER INFORMATION Commencing your Course Orientation is an essential activity for all new international students, and you should participate fully to ensure a smooth transition to university life. Late arrivals may not be accommodated in classes. If you are unable to arrive in Sydney before your required start date, you are advised to request deferment (in writing). You can request a deferment for up to twelve (12) months. Please note that any deferment will be subject to the entry requirements and the deposit applicable to the new requested intake semester. See: www.uts.edu.au/international/new/defer.html Enrolment information, including full-time requirement and deferment, suspension or cancellation In certain circumstances your enrolment may be deferred, cancelled or suspended by the University. For information on these circumstances see the following webpage: www.uts.edu.au/international/study/dispute.html#can Getting Started at UTS For further information about accepting your offer, enrolling, preparing for your arrival in Sydney, applying for a student visa and other important matters, go to the UTS International commencing students website: www.uts.edu.au/international/new/index.html Studying at UTS The UTS Student and Related Rules apply to all students who have been admitted to a course of study at UTS and are enrolled in a course of study at UTS. In accepting a UTS Letter of Offer and enrolling at UTS, you accept to abide by the UTS Student and Related Rules: www.gsu.uts.edu.au/rules/index.html Living in Sydney For information about living in Sydney and studying at UTS, go to the UTS International prospective students website: www.uts.edu.au/international/ Staying in Touch You must notify the University of your residential address in Australia within 7 days of arriving in Australia. You must notify the University of any change in your residential address within 7 days of the change. You must notify the University of a change of education provider within 7 days of receiving the electronic Confirmation of Enrolment certificate or evidence of enrolment. It is also very useful if we have your current telephone contact (e.g. mobile phone), in case we need to contact you urgently. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) You must maintain adequate arrangements for health insurance during your stay in Australia. This means that you must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the length of your student visa. Visa Matters If you are required to complete a Pre-Visa Assessment please attach a copy of the approval letter from the Australian High Commission or Embassy.
Completing Your Course on Time In accepting a UTS Letter of Offer, you accept the terms of that letter, including the requirement that you must make your best attempt to complete your course within the normal time for that course (referred to as the standard course duration). Children You must maintain adequate schooling arrangements for your school-age dependents who join you in Australia on a student dependent visa for more than 3 months. Under-18s If you are under the age of 18 when you commence study at UTS, you must maintain adequate arrangements for your accommodation, support and general welfare for the duration of your stay in Australia. To maintain adequate arrangements for welfare you must stay in Australia with: your parent or legal custodian, or a relative who has been nominated by your parents or custodians who is aged over 21 and is of good character, or accommodation, support and general welfare arrangements that have been approved by your education provider. You must not change those arrangements without the written approval of your education provider. If your welfare arrangements are approved by your education provider you must not travel to Australia until your welfare arrangements are due to commence. See: www.uts.edu.au/international/esos/under18s.html Rights and Responsibilities under Australian Law As an international student studying in Australia you will have certain rights and responsibilities under Australian law. Important information about this can be found in the following webpage: www.uts.edu.au/international/esos/index.html
ATTACHMENT UTS Statement of Protocol on Fees and Refunds for International Students Studying in Australia. This document is also available on-line at: www.uts.edu.au/international/prospective/studying/fees/policy.html
STATEMENT OF PROTOCOL ON FEES AND REFUNDS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS STUDYING IN AUSTRALIA
Purpose The purpose of this Protocol is: 1. to establish procedures and guidelines on the charging of fees for international student admission and enrolment and for the refund of course-related fees for international students; 2. to establish the terms and conditions associated with fees and refunds to which international students agree when accepting an offer for a UTS course; 3. to ensure that UTS fee and refund procedures for international students comply with the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and associated legislation and with other relevant laws and regulations. Scope This Protocol covers all fee and refund information for international students who apply for admission to UTS and who will reside in Australia for the duration of their course of study. It supplements the UTS Statement of Protocol on Refund of Fees and Section 4 of the UTS Student and Related Rules. Definitions Census Date (for the purposes of this Protocol) means the date after which no Tuition Fees for that Teaching Period will be refunded to Students who withdraw from a course. Commencement Date means the first date of a Teaching Period or any other date decided by the University from time to time. Commencing Student means an international student who has returned a valid and signed Letter of Offer to the University and will commence study at the University in the near future or who is undertaking the first Teaching Period of study. Continuing Student means an international student who has completed at least one Teaching Period of study at the University. Deposit means the amount payable by a Commencing Student upon acceptance of an offer of enrolment. University Deposit Amount means the amount specified by the University on an annual basis and is the amount payable by a Commencing Student if no reductions or waivers apply. Distance Students means a Student who will or does undertake their University course of study away from the University campus and who resides in Australia for the duration of the course of study. Letter of Offer means the letter of offer including the terms and conditions of a Students enrolment to study at the University. Protocol means this Statement of Protocol on Fees and Refunds for International Students together with the UTS Statement of Protocol of Fees, Section 4 of the UTS Student and Related Rules and any schedules. Special Circumstances means the circumstances described in condition 5.11. Sponsor means the entity that is responsible for the payment of a Sponsored Students application fees, Deposit and/or Tuition Fees in accordance with a sponsorship agreement between the Sponsor and the Sponsored Student. Sponsored Student means a Student whose application fees, Deposit and/or Tuition Fees are paid for by a Sponsor.
Student means an international student enrolled in a course of study through the University who will reside in Australia for the duration of the course of study. Student includes Commencing Students and/or Continuing Students of the University. Study Abroad Fee means the fee payable by a Study Abroad Student described in condition 4.9. Study Abroad Program means a period of study (up to one year) which may be undertaken at the University by a student from a higher education institution outside Australia and that may be counted towards the requirements for an award at their home institution. Study Abroad Student means a Student enrolled in a Study Abroad Program. Teaching Period means one semester of study at the University and any other period of time as decided by the University from time to time. Tuition Fees means the fees payable by a Student for each Teaching Period and may include any applicable Study Abroad Fees. University means the University of Technology, Sydney. Terms and Conditions for Fees and Refunds for International Students These terms and conditions apply to all international students who have accepted an offer of enrolment to a course of study by the University and all international students who are enrolled in a course of study at the University. 1. Application fees 1.1. There is a non-refundable application fee for all applications for full-award courses except where otherwise authorised by the Director, UTS International. For details please see http://www.sau.uts.edu.au/fees/other/administrative.html 1.2. There is a non-refundable application fee for courses that are packaged with Insearch courses. For details please see http://www.sau.uts.edu.au/fees/other/administrative.html 1.3. The Director, UTS International may authorise a waiver of the application fee by issuing an internal memorandum specifying the circumstances in which the application fee may be waived. In certain individual cases the application fee may also be waived on the authority of the Director, UTS International, in its sole discretion. 1.4. There is no application fee for Study Abroad Programs. 2. Deposit for acceptance of an offer 2.1. Acceptance of an offer of enrolment into a course of study will be completed once the University has received 2.1.1. a valid and signed Acceptance Form; and 2.1.2. full payment of the Deposit, unless an exception applies. 2.2. The amount of the Deposit will be set by the Director, UTS International and specified in the Letter of Offer. 2.3. The Deposit must not be accepted from a Student or otherwise processed until a valid and signed Letter of Offer is received from the Student. 2.4. The Deposit amount will be credited towards the Students first Teaching Period Tuition Fees. If tuition fees are more than the deposit amount then the balance is required to be paid by the due date in the students first teaching period. 2.5. The Deposit may be an amount reduced or waived on the basis of a formal agreement with another institution or agent or if otherwise authorised by the Director, UTS International, in its sole discretion. If a Students Deposit is an amount reduced or waived by the University in accordance with this condition 2.4, the Students Tuition Fee liability and/or refund eligibility will not be in any way affected. 2.6. If a Commencing Student defers commencement of a course of study, the Deposit will be retained by the University. Any remaining credit balance of the Deposit will be carried forward and credited towards the Students next Teaching Period Tuition Fees.
Exceptions Non-student-visa holders 2.7. Students who provide a certified copy of a temporary resident visa (including bridging visas and temporary business visas with no study restrictions) permitting them to study in Australia for at least the first semester of their course are not required to pay a Deposit to accept their offer. First semester tuition fees must be paid by the due date. Non-student-visa holders who do not provide a certified copy of their visa must pay the full Deposit in accordance with condition 2.1 above. Sponsored Students 2.8. Sponsored Students who provide a financial guarantee from their Sponsor at the time of acceptance of an offer for enrolment at the University are not required to pay a Deposit to accept their offer. Sponsored Students who do not provide a guarantee must pay the full Deposit in accordance with condition 2.1 above. 3. Overseas Student Health Cover 3.1. Students may authorise the University to arrange Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) on their behalf by indicating this in the Letter of Offer and providing payment of the OSHC payment as specified in the Letter of Offer. 3.2. If a Student provides authorisation in accordance with condition 3.1, the University will make arrangements on behalf of the Student with the agreed OSHC provider and the University will transfer the Students OSHC payment to the OSHC provider. 3.3. It is the Students responsibility to maintain valid OSHC while in Australia. 4. Tuition Fees 4.1. Tuition Fees must be paid in advance for each Teaching Period. 4.2. Tuition Fees are liable to increase at the commencement of each academic year. 4.3. All fee payments must be made in Australian dollars. 4.4. Credit balances of Tuition Fees will automatically be carried forward to the next Teaching Period. 4.5. Under University Rule 4.4.2 students who do not pay Tuition Fees by the due date may have sanctions imposed upon them including the cancellation of their enrolment and consequent notification to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. Full-degree coursework Tuition Fees 4.6. Tuition Fees are charged for each enrolled subject and are determined by the credit point value of the subject and the course of study in which the Student is enrolled. 4.7. When a Student enrols in a subject the fee for that subject will be charged to the Student and must be paid by the due date for that Teaching Period. 4.8. A Students final Tuition Fee liability for each Teaching Period is determined by the amount of subjects in which the Student is enrolled at the Census Date for that Teaching Period. Study Abroad Program Fees 4.9. Study Abroad Students are charged a Study Abroad Program Fee for each Teaching Period which covers an enrolment of up to 24 credit points for that Teaching Period. If a Study Abroad Student enrols in more than 24 credit points in one Teaching Period, the Study Abroad Student will be charged Tuition Fees for each additional subject. Research Student Tuition Fees 4.10. Tuition Fees for research courses are charged for each six-month period of enrolment. 4.11. Students enrolled in research courses part time are charged 50% of the relevant full-time Tuition Fee.
Tuition Fees for Sponsored Students 4.12. The University will charge a Sponsor directly for each Teaching Period in which the Sponsored Student is enrolled in accordance with the Sponsored Students sponsorship agreement. 4.13. In accordance with University Rule 4.2.3 the Sponsored Student remains liable for the payment of any outstanding Tuition Fees if the Sponsor does not forward payment to the University by the due date for a Teaching Period. 5. Refunds Refund of Deposit Refunds where a course cannot be delivered (Provider Default) 5.1. After a Commencing Student has accepted an offer of enrolment at the University, in the unlikely event that the University is unable to deliver the course as offered, the Deposit and any Tuition Fees paid by the Commencing Student to that date will be refunded within two weeks of the day on which it is determined that the course can no longer be provided. 5.2. Alternatively, a Commencing Student may be made an offer by the University to enrol in an alternative course for a cost no greater than the cost of the originally offered course of study. 5.3. Where an offer of enrolment is withdrawn by the University because a Commencing Student has breached the terms and conditions of the Students application or Letter of Offer, including through the provision of fraudulent documents, the University reserves the right to retain the Commencing Students full Deposit. Refunds where a Student withdraws from a course (Student Default) 5.4. Where a Commencing Student withdraws from a course during the students first Teaching Period, the Commencing Student is entitled to a partial refund of any Deposit paid. The amount of the Deposit retained by the University is determined by the date at which the student withdraws, as follows: i. Prior to the Commencement Date: the University will retain an amount equal to 10% of the University Deposit Amount. ii. On or after the Commencement Date but before the Census Date: the University will retain an amount equal to 40% of the University Deposit Amount. iii. On or after the Census Date, the University will retain the entire Deposit. 5.5. For completeness, where a Commencing Student has paid a reduced amount in accordance with condition 2.4 above, the amount retained by the University is nonetheless based on the University Deposit not the reduced Deposit paid. The amount retained by the University will never exceed the Deposit amount paid by a Student. 5.6. Non-Student-Visa Holders who did not pay a deposit (see 2.6) are refunded in accordance with 5.4 above. 5.7. An application for a refund of the Deposit by a Commencing Student must be made in writing directly to the Director, UTS International. i. Where a Commencing Student applies for a refund of the Deposit without making an appeal for Special Circumstances, the refund will be assessed by the relevant recruitment team leader and approved or rejected by the Manager, International Recruitment. ii. Where a Commencing Student applies for a refund of the Deposit and makes an appeal for Special Circumstances, the decision will be made by the Director, UTS International. 5.8. Refunds must be paid within four weeks of the date of receipt of a completed application in the case of a Student Default and within two weeks in the case of a Provider Default. Refund of Tuition Fees 5.9. Where a Student withdraws from a course prior to the Census Date of a Teaching Period, they are entitled to a refund of all Tuition Fees paid for that Teaching Period, excluding the Deposit amount paid which is refunded in accordance with conditions 5.4 and 5.7 above.
5.10. An application for a refund of Tuition Fees by a Student must be made in writing directly to the Student Administration Unit. 5.11. A Student may apply for a full refund of Tuition Fees where they have withdrawn from a course due to Special Circumstances. Special Circumstances include, but are not limited to: i. A Students application for a student visa is rejected; ii. Serious illness or misadventure, or other compassionate grounds such as death in the immediate family; iii. Political, civil or natural events which prevent full payment of fees; and/or iv. Where a Student is excluded from their course of study and has already paid fees for the first Teaching Period of their period of exclusion. 5.12. Refunds to Students due to Student Default will be paid to the Student within four weeks of the date of receipt of the Students completed application for a refund. 5.13. Refunds will be forwarded to the Students home country unless the Student can demonstrate grounds for the refund to be made in Australia. Such grounds may include: i. The Student has enrolled in a course at another Australian education institution (copy of letter of offer from the other institution must be provided); and/or ii. The Student has obtained or applied for another kind of visa to remain in Australia (copy of visa or application must be provided). iii. The Student (continuing only) has a fee credit, due to overpayment, for the semester. Refund of Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) fees 5.14. Commencing Students who withdraw from or suspend their course may be eligible for a refund of any OSHC fees paid to the University. The amount refunded will be determined by the policies of the relevant OSHC provider. 6. Students who obtain permanent residency 6.1. Students who obtain permanent residency are no longer considered international students and this Protocol no longer applies to them. Terms and Conditions for fees and refunds for students who obtain permanent residency are covered by the UTS Statement of Protocol on Refund of Fees http://www.sau.uts.edu.au/fees/refunds/FeesRefundProcedure.pdf and section 4 of the UTS Student and Related Rules http://www.gsu.uts.edu.au/rules/4index.html 6.2. Students who are granted permanent residency (PR) in Australia after enrolment become liable to pay the domestic fee-paying undergraduate or postgraduate tuition fees applicable to their course, rather than international tuition fees. Students will only receive a Commonwealth Supported Place by applying for admission via the Universities Admission Centre (UAC). 6.3. Refunds for non-student-visa holders are processed through the Student Administration Unit (SAU). 7. Appeal and grievance provisions 7.1. Students with a complaint against decisions of the University may seek assistance from the UTS Student Ombud's Office. 7.2. This Protocol, and the availability of complaints and appeals processes at the University, does not in any way remove the right of a Student to take action under Australias consumer protection laws.
As Endorsed by Fee Policy and Management Committee 10 Dec 2008 and updated administratively 31 March 2009, 7 October 2009 and 20 September 2010.