Statement of Purpose for Australian university CQU
Budget: ₹600 – ₹1,500 INR
Guidelines for a Statement of Purpose
The Statement of Purpose document is a mandatory part of the international student visa
application process. International Applicants to CQUniversity are required to submit a Statement
of Purpose in support of their intention to study in Australia. Please note that we recommend
that an applicant include information on the 16 points below. Each applicant will need to provide
information in their own words addressing the points as they relate to their individual
circumstances. The points below are a guide only. Please attach your responses to your
application as a PDF document.
1. Information about applicant’s family background. If married, details about spouse,
spouse education and qualification level, spouse career information and date of
marriage.
2. Detailed information of academic career starting from Year 10 / High School to the highest
qualification undertaken by the applicant including Date, Month and Year of
commencement and Date, Month and Year of completion.
3. Detailed information of work experience gained if any including Date, Month and Year
of commencement and Date, Month and Year of completion. Information on how your
employment history is relevant to your current qualification/s and potential future studies
in Australia.
4. Gap explanation.
5. Information regarding research done on similar programs/courses being taught in home
country.
6. Information on research/comparison between USA, UK, Canada and Australia as a study
destination and reason for not choosing to study in home country.
7. Reasons highlighting why Australia is the preferred destination.
8. Reasons highlighting why applicant has chosen CQUniversity - Information on
comparison of CQUniversity with other universities would be desirable.
9. Knowledge about CQUniversity – Applicant should be able to demonstrate knowledge
about the university, its origin, number of campuses, student support services etc,
information of accommodation options near your chosen campus.
10. Awareness about the chosen course – Applicant should be able to demonstrate
knowledge about the course, total duration of the course, total number of units/subjects,
number of core / elective units/subjects, teaching outcomes and internship element if applicable.
11. How the program will benefit the applicant in career growth.
12. Detailed information on future career plans – highlighting the intended area/job
title/designation and targeted companies for employment upon returning to home country
and expected salary (please note the quoted expected salary should be realistic and
based on market/industry trends).
13. Proposed action plans on how the career plans will be achieved?
14. Reasons highlighting the incentives to return back to home country – family
circumstances, family assets, possible job prospects etc.
15. Cost and Benefit Analysis – Provide how the amount being invested to study in Australia
with international degree will be of benefit after returning back to home country
highlighting short term goals, mid-term goals and long term goals.
16. Obligations of a student under higher education visa subclass 500.
The Statement of Purpose document is a mandatory part of the international student visa
application process. International Applicants to CQUniversity are required to submit a Statement
of Purpose in support of their intention to study in Australia. Please note that we recommend
that an applicant include information on the 16 points below. Each applicant will need to provide
information in their own words addressing the points as they relate to their individual
circumstances. The points below are a guide only. Please attach your responses to your
application as a PDF document.
1. Information about applicant’s family background. If married, details about spouse,
spouse education and qualification level, spouse career information and date of
marriage.
2. Detailed information of academic career starting from Year 10 / High School to the highest
qualification undertaken by the applicant including Date, Month and Year of
commencement and Date, Month and Year of completion.
3. Detailed information of work experience gained if any including Date, Month and Year
of commencement and Date, Month and Year of completion. Information on how your
employment history is relevant to your current qualification/s and potential future studies
in Australia.
4. Gap explanation.
5. Information regarding research done on similar programs/courses being taught in home
country.
6. Information on research/comparison between USA, UK, Canada and Australia as a study
destination and reason for not choosing to study in home country.
7. Reasons highlighting why Australia is the preferred destination.
8. Reasons highlighting why applicant has chosen CQUniversity - Information on
comparison of CQUniversity with other universities would be desirable.
9. Knowledge about CQUniversity – Applicant should be able to demonstrate knowledge
about the university, its origin, number of campuses, student support services etc,
information of accommodation options near your chosen campus.
10. Awareness about the chosen course – Applicant should be able to demonstrate
knowledge about the course, total duration of the course, total number of units/subjects,
number of core / elective units/subjects, teaching outcomes and internship element if applicable.
11. How the program will benefit the applicant in career growth.
12. Detailed information on future career plans – highlighting the intended area/job
title/designation and targeted companies for employment upon returning to home country
and expected salary (please note the quoted expected salary should be realistic and
based on market/industry trends).
13. Proposed action plans on how the career plans will be achieved?
14. Reasons highlighting the incentives to return back to home country – family
circumstances, family assets, possible job prospects etc.
15. Cost and Benefit Analysis – Provide how the amount being invested to study in Australia
with international degree will be of benefit after returning back to home country
highlighting short term goals, mid-term goals and long term goals.
16. Obligations of a student under higher education visa subclass 500.