Welcome to Flinders University. We are pleased to advise that your offer into the Master of Public Administration was approved on 16 September 2014. Details of your admission are as follows: PERSONAL DETAILS Student Name Mrs Satyabhakti Bela Nagari Student Number 2130101 Date of Birth 11 March 1987 Student Address Samirono Ct VJ/205 Sleman Yogyakarta INDONESIA Agent Name & Address IDP Education Agape Building 1 st Floor UKDW JI. Dr. Wahidin Sudiro Husodo 5-25 Yogyakarta INDONESIA COURSE DETAILS Course Name Master of Public Administration Program of Study 72 units of coursework CRICOS 051989E Period of Candidature 2 years full-time Credit for Prior Studies Nil Arrival Date 2 weeks before course start date Course start date 27 July 2015 Course End date 30 June 2017 Location Flinders University - Bedford Park Conditions NIL. Director of Studies Dr Craig Matheson Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences As a direct applicant to Flinders University this offer will still be subject to you meeting the Genuine Temporary Entrant/Genuine Student (GTE/GS) requirements, you must complete and return the Streamlined Visa Processing declaration along with your Acceptance form. The University has the right to rescind any offers for students who do not meet the GTE/GS assessment requirements.
SPECIFIC COURSE DETAILS The Flinders Institute of Public Policy and Management (FIPPM) offers a comprehensive, articulated program recognised nationally and internationally for academic and professional purposes. All students are assisted to create personal study programs that combine core topics with topics of particular interest or importance to them and electives that help expand their fields of knowledge and understanding. The core curriculum includes topics on public policy, public management, governance, ethics in public administration, and research methods. Electives include a range of specialist areas in public management and administration including financial, risk, human resource, non-government, organisational and project management; program evaluation; and issues in a range of public policy areas including culture, the environment, regionalism, cities and housing. Beyond FIPPM, electives can be taken in other graduate programs including International Development, International Relations, International Business Administration, Environmental Management, Social Administration and Social Work, Asian Governance, Population Studies, Public Health, and Educational Administration. The Masters degrees combine a core of studies in public administration, policy and management with options to specialise in areas of interest. The Master of Public Administration involves studies in public administration, policy and management and can include a significant research component. Course aims The Master of Public Administration aims to provide students with a thorough grounding in Public Administration, management and policy and prepare them to undertake further research in one or more of these areas. Learning outcomes On completion of the course students will: Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the concepts and theories in the fields of public policy, administration and management Understand research methodologies in the social sciences Design and complete a small research project. Further information regarding this course and topic details is available at: http://www.flinders.edu.au/courses/postgrad/pa/pa_home.cfm
FEES AND LIVING COSTS Tuition Fee The quoted fee is a base fee that will be subject to an annual increase that is at least the rate of inflation, but no more than 9%, for each of the subsequent years of the program. The University s Student Services and Amenities fee for international students is included in the tuition fee. Semester 2, 2015 AUD$13,150 Semester 2, 2016 AUD$13,550 Semester 1, 2016 AUD$13,550 Semester 1, 2017 AUD$14,770 (includes 9% increase) Total AUD$55,020 (approximate maximum total only) Overseas Student Health Cover Single AUD$1,137 (subject to change in 2015) Covers only the valid student visa holder. You will be required to pay the compulsory Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) fees to cover the full length of your student visa. If you have pre-arranged OSHC for the full duration of your student visa please provide evidence of this when you submit the Acceptance form. The OSHC may be subject to change year by year and any overpayment will be credited to your account. Further information on Health Cover, including OSHC for your family is available at http://www.flinders.edu.au/international-students/study-at-flinders/fees-and-costs.cfm Books/Materials/Equipment/Field Trips Students are expected to be able to access copies of set textbooks and readings (which are a combination of articles and chapters for a specific topic). Multiple copies of set texts and readers are provided by the library but you may also purchase textbooks and readers. The cost of a textbook can vary from $10 to $250. Second-hand textbooks can be purchased and Unibooks offers textbook discounts. Stationery and folders will be required and in some topics, special equipment (such as lab coats) must be purchased. Some topics will require fieldwork and excursions or out-of-city placements. This can include expenses such as transport, accommodation and food. Allowances should be made for these costs. Students should find out about these costs when researching the courses. In the event of a variation between the fees on the offer letter and the approved Flinders University schedule of fees and charges, the approved schedule will prevail. Please note that the fees quoted above apply only to students commencing studies in 2015. You will be required to pay the compulsory Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) fees to cover the full length of your student visa. If you have pre-arranged OSHC for the full duration of your student visa please provide evidence of this when you submit the Acceptance form. The OSHC may be subject to change year by year and any overpayment will be credited to your account. Individual international students will require approximately AUD$18,600 per year to cover living expenses in Australia. Depending on your lifestyle you may require more or less than these amounts. Average weekly living costs in Adelaide AUD$ Accommodation (shared or single) $120-380 Telephone/postage $15-40 Food (eating at home) $90-130 Transport $20-35 Electricity/Gas $35-55 Clothes/Entertainment $50+ Total $330-645 *sourced from the Study Adelaide website http://studyadelaide.com/live/cost-of-living/average-costs as at October 2013. Regardless of your particular source of funding, the University will not accept any responsibility to provide financial support.
ACCEPTING YOUR OFFER Due date: As soon as possible To accept this offer from Flinders University you must: Sign and return the attached Acceptance form. Due date: Prior to applying for your visa To be admitted in the program and to receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) you must: Sign and return the attached Student Visa Processing Declaration. Pay one semester of the tuition fee and Overseas Student Health Cover (for the duration of your student visa) (refer to table below). If you are being sponsored or are the holder of a scholarship you must provide evidence of what the funding will cover (eg. financial guarantee). Information on how to pay these fees will be provided upon receipt of the Acceptance form. Provide evidence that you have met any conditions listed above. Semester (half year) tuition fee for 18 units of study 13,150.00 Visa-length Overseas Student Health Cover (single cover)* (subject to change in 2015) 1,137.00 Total AUD$14,287.00 *If you are bringing family you will need to pay the couples or family OSHC. Questions regarding the offer of admission can be made to your Case Officer listed below. All correspondence should include your student number and be addressed to the International Office. Case Officer Sandra Sayers Phone +61 8 8201 3385 Email sandra.sayers@flinders.edu.au Fax +61 8 8201 3177 Flinders University International Office Mailing Address Street Address GPO Box 2100 Registry Building Adelaide SA 5001 Sturt Road Australia Bedford Park SA 5042 http://www.flinders.edu.au/international-students/international-students_home.cfm We look forward to welcoming you to Flinders University. Matt Schultz Director, Marketing & Recruitment International Centre cc: C Matheson, ssps.courseadvice@flinders.edu.au CO: SS Approved:LG
POLICY AND PROCEDURES This offer of admission together with the document Your Offer Letter Explained forms the basis of the agreement between yourself and the University. The document Your Offer Letter Explained is available on our web site at: http://www.flinders.edu.au/international-students/study/offers.cfm and contains vital information relating to the offer of admission and policies and procedures you should be aware of, including refund of fees. STUDENT VISA Once the completed Acceptance form and other relevant documents are received you will be sent the necessary documentation to apply for your student visa. For students from certain countries the visa process may take some time. Specific information is available from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website, http://www.immi.gov.au/students/index.htm, or from your nearest Australian High Commission or Embassy (http://www.dfat.gov.au/missions/index.html). PACKAGING VISAS The Australian Government allows the packaging of visas for students who are undertaking multiple courses offered by the same or a partner institution. Some examples of this include: Applicants who will be completing preliminary English language training with a recognised English language provider prior to commencement of a formal study program at the University or; Students requiring an additional year prior to their commencement at Flinders by enrolling in a foundation program or undertaking a Diploma. A separate Confirmation of Enrolment will be issued for each program of study. ENROLMENT AND ORIENTATION It is important that all commencing international students participate in the Flinders Arrival Briefing and orientation program, in order to familiarise themselves with the different academic system and its expectations, as well as to learn more about their new environment and culture. Please log onto http://www.flinders.edu.au/international/yourarrival to book your session. Orientation activities and detailed course information sessions usually commence 10 days before the semester begins. Students are strongly encouraged to arrive in Australia in time to attend these sessions. Specific information is available at: http://www.flinders.edu.au/international-students/services/orientation.cfm. The International Student Handbook is available at https://www.flinders.edu.au/international-students/services/predeparture-guide.cfm The Handbook contains information such as how much money to bring, what to pack, Australian customs and quarantine laws, as well as health requirements. The guide will also cover what it is like living in Australia and the cultural and social customs of our country. It also includes important information if you are planning to bring a spouse and family, booking temporary accommodation as well as the University s orientation program. Once you have confirmed your travel arrangements you should advise the International Student Services Unit of your arrival details by completing the Arrival Form. They will arrange to meet you at the Adelaide Airport and take you to your place of accommodation. You can use the online booking system available at: https://www.flinders.edu.au/internationalstudents/services/airport-reception/meet-and-greet-booking-form.cfm INTERNATIONAL STUDENT POLICY Flinders University has formal policies covering the responsibilities and rights of staff and students, staff/student relationships and student representation and consultation and formal procedures for making appeals, complaint and grievances. The University has a specific policy relating to international students undertaking a Flinders University course http://www.flinders.edu.au/ppmanual/student/secg.html REFUND OF FEES Refer to the Student Related Policies and Procedure, Section 9.3 Fee Refunds to ensure you meet the requirements for obtaining a refund of any fees you have paid to the University. The request for a refund needs to be addressed to the Student Finance Services section and emailed to fees@flinders.edu.au
Acceptance International students must complete and sign this form to accept their Offer of Admission at Flinders University. If you have permanent residency status for Australia do not use this acceptance form. Details of how to submit this form are available on page 4. This form and attached Policy on Refund of Fees for International Students constitute a written agreement between Flinders University and the student in accordance with Sections 28-29 of the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000. Before signing and returning this form please ensure that you have: Read and understood the Policy on Refund of Fees on pages 9-10 Read and understood the Conditions of Acceptance on page 8 Attached evidence of any conditions that must be met as outlined in your Offer of Admission Attached a copy of the personal details page of your passport Completed all relevant sections on this form and signed the declaration at the bottom of the page. I accept the Offer of Admission for Master of Public Administration Intake 27 July 2015 CRICOS Code 051989E Full Name (as stated on your passport) Student Number 2130101 Date of Birth Country of Birth Citizenship Male/Female Do you have an address in Australia, if so please provide the details below Street No Street Name Suburb State Postcode Please confirm your email address
CREDIT FOR PRIOR STUDIES You may have been granted credit on the basis of previous studies. If so, you will have been provided with information regarding the amount of credit awarded. Please confirm that you understand and accept the amount of credit you have been awarded. I understand and accept the credit offered as detailed in the Offer of Admission or study plan. Yes/No VISA DETAILS Passport Number (a copy must be attached with this Acceptance) Where will you lodge your visa application? Country City Do you have a current CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment) with another institution? Yes/No If YES, name of institution If YES, CoE finishing date Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) As a condition of your student visa (8501), the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) requires you to maintain OSHC for the duration of your visa. Further details and conditions are available at http://www.immi.gov.au/students/healthinsurance.htm Details on the types of policy are available at http://www.bupa.com.au Please tick the appropriate box: I have no OSHC. Please organise visa length OSHC for me. I require policy type: Single Couples Family I have some OSHC. Please organise visa length OSHC for me (attach evidence of current OSHC). I require policy type: Single Couples Family I have OSHC and will provide evidence of my visa length OSHC directly to DIBP with my visa application. STUDENT DECLARATION I, Satyabhakti Bela Nagari declare that I have read and understood the Conditions of Acceptance stated on page 8 as well as the Policy on Refund of Fees and agree to accept this Offer of Admission. I also consent to the University obtaining information about my health and welfare from medical practitioners and other relevant agencies in the case of an emergency and contacting my next of kin with regard to my health and welfare. For student visa purposes, I give permission for the University to access my visa records in order to confirm my study entitlements. I confirm that I have access to funds to cover the cost of tuition, OSHC, textbooks/fieldtrips/laboratory fees as well as the cost of living in Adelaide for the duration of my course of study at Flinders University as outlined on page 3 in the Offer of Admission, together with all costs associated with travel to and from Australia. If I intend to bring any dependants I will ensure I have sufficient funds to cover all associated costs for those dependants. Student Signature Date For Students Under 18 Year of Age Information about your parent/legal guardian Name Relationship to student (eg. mother) Email address (if any) Signature
CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE The information collected on this form and during my enrolment is required for Flinders University to meet it s obligation under the ESOS Act and the National Code 2007, to ensure my compliance with the conditions of my student visa and my obligations under Australian immigration laws generally. The authority to collect this information is contained in the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, the Education Services for Overseas Students Regulations 2001 and the National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2007. The University may inform others, including Australian Government and designated authorities of this information. I acknowledge the University s offer assumes the information I have provided is true and correct and that any false information provided or lack of disclosure may lead to the termination of my enrolment. I agree to notify the University of any change of address whilst enrolled in my course. I authorise the University to check my visa status and study entitlements with the Department of Immigration (including via the Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) Service). I consent to video footage, audio recording or photographs of myself being taken by the International Office for a variety of public relations, communications and promotional activities for an undefined period of time. I understand that any images taken may be shown in a public environment (in South Australia, interstate and/or overseas). I agree that my participation in promotional activities may be edited at the sole discretion of the International Office at Flinders University. I acknowledge that the University is not obliged to include me in promotional activities. I release the International Office and the University from any claim by me or anyone on my behalf arising out of my appearance in promotional activities. I will arrive on campus in time for orientation and enrolment and understand that if I arrive after the commencement of classes, I may not be permitted to enrol. I have read and understood the University s Student Related Policies and Procedures, in particular the section for International Students http://www.flinders.edu.au/ppmanual/student.html I am responsible for obtaining a student visa or other visa that allows me to study in Australia for the duration of my program and will abide by the rules and conditions attached to this visa. Flinders University may report any suspected breaches of my visa conditions to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship and this may result in the cancellation of my student visa. If I defer or transfer my program of studies, this may affect my student visa (eg. it may be cancelled). The University may defer or temporarily suspend my enrolment due to misbehaviour and this may affect my student visa (eg. it may be cancelled). I will pay all associated costs should compassionate and compelling circumstances require me to extend my program of studies. I acknowledge that this Acceptance and the availability of a complaints and appeals process does not remove my right to take action under Australia s consumer protection laws (Section 43, ESOS Act). I am protected by the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) legislative framework http://www.aei.gov.au/regulatory-information/pages/regulatoryinformation.aspx
POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS TUITION FEE REFUND 9.3 Tuition Fee Refunds 9.3.1 In the event that an offer of a place is withdrawn or the University is unable to provide the course, all tuition fees paid are fully refundable, unless the offer was made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information supplied by the student. In such cases the University will retain 10% of the full-time tuition fee for one semester as well as any costs incurred by the University in recruiting the student (eg agent's commission). Any such refund will be made as soon as possible after the determination to withdraw the offer or to not provide the course, but not later than 10 working days after the scheduled start date of the course. 9.3.2 A student who fails to meet course progression rules and who is thus not permitted to re-enrol will be eligible for a total refund of tuition fees if paid in advance of notification of preclusion. 9.3.3 Withdrawal before the census date by students studying in Australia or within 30 days of commencement of a course by students studying offshore or by distance education 9.3.3.1 For the first semester of enrolment (a) Where a student, other than a research higher degree student, studying in Australia gives written notice of withdrawal from or an inability to commence the course before the census date or within 30 days of commencement of a course by students studying offshore or by distance education in their first semester of enrolment the University will retain 10% of the full semester tuition fee as well as any costs incurred by the University in recruiting the student (eg agent's commission). The remainder of fees paid (except OSHC - see 9.5 below) will be refunded. (b) Where a research higher degree student fails to commence the course, or gives written notice of withdrawal within 30 days of commencement of the course, the University will retain 10% of the advance payment of the first half-year tuition fee. (c) Where a research higher degree student gives written notice of withdrawal from the course between 30 days and 6 months of commencement of the course, the University will retain the full advance payment of the first half-year tuition fee. 9.3.3.2 For any subsequent semester of enrolment in the same course (a) Where a student, other than a research higher degree student, studying in Australia gives written notice of withdrawal from the course on or before the census date or within 30 days of commencement by a student studying offshore or by distance education all fees paid (except OSHC - see 9.5 below) for that semester are fully refundable. (b) Where a research higher degree student gives written notice of withdrawal after 6 months of commencement of the course, the student will be eligible for a refund of any amount paid over and above the tuition fee as calculated according to clause 8.2.2. 9.3.3.3 In exceptional circumstances, and where acceptable documentary evidence can be provided, a student may be eligible for a total refund of tuition fees. Exceptional circumstances include inability to obtain a student visa (for students studying in Australia), illness or disability, death of the student or a close family member (parent, sibling, spouse or child) or a political, civil or natural event. 9.3.4 Withdrawal after the census date by students studying in Australia or after 30 days of commencement by students studying offshore or by distance education 9.3.4.1 Students who withdraw after the census date, or after 30 days of commencement by students studying offshore or by distance education can apply to have their tuition fee refunded. 9.3.4.2 A full refund of tuition fees may be granted where it can be established that exceptional circumstances applied to the student that: (a) were beyond the student's control; and (b) did not make their full impact on the student until on, or after the census date for students studying in Australia, or on or after 30 days of commencement by students studying offshore or by distance education; and (c) made it impracticable for the student to complete the requirements for the topic(s); or (d) the student enrolled in a course or topic on the basis of misleading or incorrect information. 9.3.4.3 To meet the requirement that exceptional circumstances did not make their full impact on the student until on or after the census date, or 30 days of commencement for students studying offshore or by distance education, the student's circumstances must occur either: (a) before the census date, but worsen after that day; or (b) before the census date, but the full effect or magnitude does not become apparent until after that day; or (c) on or after the census date. 9.3.4.4 Exceptional circumstances that make it impracticable for the student to complete the requirements for the topic(s) include: Medical circumstances. For example, where a medical condition has changed to such an extent that a student is unable to continue studying;
Family/personal circumstances. For example, death or severe medical problems within a family, or unforeseen family financial difficulties, so that it is unreasonable to expect a student to continue studies; Course related circumstances. For example, where the University has changed the topic(s) offered in such a manner that the student is disadvantaged by either not being able to complete the topic(s), or not being given credit towards other topics or courses. Exceptional circumstances do not include a lack of knowledge or understanding of the University's policies and procedures. 9.3.4.6 Where a student's application is successful, a notation of Withdraw, Not Fail (WN) will be recorded against the topic(s). 9.3.4.7 Applications for refund of fees must be made on the standard form, be accompanied by appropriate documentation, and submitted to the Manager, Enrolment and Student Finance as soon as possible given the circumstances. An application will normally not be accepted if it is lodged later than 12 months from the end of the semester in which the topic(s) were taken. Late applications may be considered where the nature of the circumstances prevented the student from submitting an application within 12 months. Late applications must include evidence from a relevant professional practitioner that the circumstances prevented submission within the usual timeframe. 9.3.4.8 The Manager, Enrolment and Student Finance (or nominee) will consider the application for a refund of tuition fees, as soon as practicable, and no later that 20 working days, after the receipt of the application. Once the decision has been made on the application, the Manager, Enrolment and Student Finance (or nominee) will notify the student in writing of the decision and the reasons for that decision. 9.3.5 Refunds will normally be paid in Australian dollars.