Frequently Asked Questions

Australia student visa, Genuine Student requirement, free counseling, and EEC services.

• Is EEC's counseling service really free?

  Yes, absolutely. Our services for students, from university selection to visa filing, are 100% free. We are officially funded by the Australian universities we partner with, so you don't have to pay us anything. EEC has been providing free counseling services since 1997.

• How much money do I need to show for the Australian student visa?

  You need to demonstrate funds for your first year of tuition fees, plus living expenses for one year (approximately AUD 29,710 as per 2025 rates), OSHC health insurance, and travel costs (approximately AUD 2,500). The total amount varies based on your course and institution. Our Funds Calculator tool can provide a personalized estimate.

• What are the 2026 intake deadlines for Australian universities?

  For the major July 2026 intake (Semester 2), applications should be submitted between January and March 2026. For the February 2027 intake (Semester 1), apply between September and November 2026. Early applications are recommended as popular courses fill quickly.

• Can I work in Australia on a student visa?

  Yes, Australian student visa holders can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while their course is in session, and unlimited hours during scheduled course breaks. This provides excellent opportunities to gain work experience and support living expenses.

• What is the new Genuine Student (GS) requirement?

  The Genuine Student (GS) requirement replaced the previous Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement on 23 March 2024. It involves answering specific questions in your visa application about your choice of course, education provider, why you chose Australia, and how the qualification will benefit your future career. EEC's AI-powered GS preparation tool helps students prepare compelling responses.

• What certifications does EEC have?

  EEC holds AIRC (American International Recruitment Council) (Certified, valid until 2031); Cambridge English IELTS Pre-Testing Centre (Authorised); IDP IELTS Education Partner (Current — IDP is the sole IELTS administrator in India since July 2021); British Council IELTS Partner (Legacy) (Historical — pre-July 2021 (British Council exited Indian IELTS market 25-Jul-2021; IDP now sole administrator), valid until Closed (2021)); IELTS.org Receiving Organisation (Listed); ICEF IAS Accreditation (Accredited); PTE Pearson Professional Partner (Official Professional Partner for PTE Academic by Pearson (since 2011)); Duolingo English Test — Gold Partner (Gold tier — current credential issued 21 March 2025, verifiable Open Badge (credsverse.com)); TOEFL iBT Authorized Consultant (Authorized by ETS to promote and support TOEFL registrations (since 2023)); LanguageCert Registration Centre (Authorized by LanguageCert (PeopleCert) to register candidates for LanguageCert Academic, General, International ESOL and Test of English (LTE) — test-centre and online sittings, valid until 13 March 2029); CELPIP Official Prep Provider (Listed in the official CELPIP prep-provider directory (celpip.ca — Paragon Testing Enterprises, a Prometric company); teaching CELPIP since 2018); ATHE Recognised Centre (Independently recognised ATHE Centre — recognised by ATHE Limited (Awards for Training and Higher Education), an Ofqual-regulated UK awarding organisation, and delivering ATHE qualifications at the recognised campus, valid until 13 May 2029); U.S. News Global Education (Only in India); U.S. Consulate Mumbai Training (Invitee, valid until Completed).

• How many branches does EEC have in Gujarat?

  EEC has 26 physical branches spread across 12 cities in Gujarat — Vadodara (4 branches), Ahmedabad (8 branches), Surat (5 branches), Other Cities (9 branches). All services are available both in-person and online.

• What is the difference between regional and major cities in Australia?

  Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane are classified as major cities. All other cities and areas in Australia are considered 'regional'. Studying in regional Australia offers significant benefits: additional post-study work rights (1-2 extra years), extra points for permanent residency, potentially lower living costs, and access to regional migration pathways.

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