Pre-Departure Training in Mongolia
You will be briefed by MASP staff prior to your departure.
Introductory briefing by the MASP Deputy Program Manger
This is designed to provide you with an overview of your scholarship program.
Briefing by the MASP Placement Staff
The MASP Placement staff will talk about the university placement process as well as provide information to you on the required medical examination and visa application process. You can complete the application process yourself or seek help from the MASP Office. Go to site: www.immi.gov.au/allforms/application-forms.
Application for Student Visa to study in Australia
You are responsible for obtaining a visa to enter Australia for yourself and dependants if required. The MASP office will facilitate this process and provide assistance where necessary.
Medical Examination for all Endeavour Scholarships
- You must undertake a medical examination, and it must be performed by The Australian Embassy recognised doctors at SOS Medical in Mongolia. The results are valid for 12 months – it is recommended that you get this done as soon as possible.
- The cost of the medical examination is the responsibility of the individual.
- Two forms need to be filled out prior and provided to the doctor at the time of your examination.
The medical examination will require you to complete the X Ray Form (Form 160) and Medical Check-up Form (Form 26). These forms can be obtained from DIAC through MASP. These forms are to be completed and taken to SOS Medical in Ulaanbaatar.
The medical examination results will be forwarded by SOS Medical directly to the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizen (DIAC) at the Australian Embassy in Beijing.
If a medical problem is found, you will be contacted and a course of treatment recommended. It is your responsibility to undertake and pay for this treatment.
In some cases your departure to Australia may be delayed or postponed as a result of this treatment.
Spouse and children also have to undertake a medical check-up if they require a visa and are accompanying you. Note, children under 11 are not required to have an x-ray.
Applying for a passport for all Endeavour Scholarships
It is your responsibility to organise your passport.
Submit passport to MASP
When your passport has been produced, you must submit this to the MASP office with the completed visa application form. MASP staff will then forward it to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) office at The Australian Embassy in Beijing for a student visa.
- Visa issued and returned to MASP
When your visa has been issued by DIAC, it will be collected by MASP and returned to you.
- Awardee collects passport and ticket
You are responsible for your travel arrangements and an allowance is made available for this purpose. MASP can assist in airline booking arrangements is required.
- Awardee departs for Australia
Arrival date in Australia will be arranged prior to the start of the Introductory Academic Program (IAP) and the university notified of your arrival date in Australia.
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