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Appendix 1. Glossary

AVCC Australian Vice Chancellors Committee
Callista Monash University corporate student system.
Application data for international applications is recorded on this system.
Course Packaging The joint offering of two or more courses by different providers to enable a student to progress from one course to another under the one visa. Package options include Foundation year/Undergraduate course or Post Grad/Masters combinations
CRICOS Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Approved education providers and the courses they offer for international students are recorded on this register. DIMIA use the register to approve student visas referencing course title, fees and duration.
eCOE Electronic confirmation of enrolment.
Completed by Monash international staff on acceptance of offer and payment of deposit. Enables an applicant to apply for a student visa.
ELICOS English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students
ESOS Act English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students
Government legislation for the provision of education to international students.
DEST Department of Education Science and Training
Federal Government authority responsible for ESOS.
DIMIA Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs and Indigenous Affairs
Federal Government authority responsible for visa determination.
MRGS Monash Research Graduate School
Works with faculties in the administration of applications and the course management of higher degree international students.
MUELC Monash University English Language Course
NC National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students (The National Code)
Provides nationally consistent standards for CRICOS registration and for the conduct of CRICOS-registered providers.
OHE Office of Higher Education
State Government authority responsible for CRICOS approval process.
OSHC Overseas Student Health Cover
Compulsory health insurance cover for international students in Australia.
PRISMS Provider Registration and International Students Management System
DEST provider registration system used by universities to submit eCOEs, course amendments and completions/variations in students' study patterns.
RAMD Recruitment and Marketing Division
RPL Recognition of Prior Learning

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