SOP Guide

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE (SOP)
INTRODUCTION
Your Name, Date of Birth, permanent address, Passport Number
FAMILY BACKGROUND
Parent’s Name & their occupations, Grandparents, Siblings, Law Parents/Grandparent’s name & their
occupations (if sponsoring). If married, details about spouse, occupations and date of marriage.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Detailed information of academic career starting from Year 10 / High School to the highest
qualification undertaken by the applicant including MONTH and YEAR of commencement and
MONTH and YEAR of completion.
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
Details about IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/CAE with overall score and each band score, Test taken date
WORK EXPERIENCE AND GAP CLARIFICATION
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. Duties &
responsibilities of your work. Mention clearly about the gap if there is any gap after your last
qualification.
REASON FOR NOT CHOOSING HOME COUNTRY FOR FURTHER STUDIE
Information regarding research done on similar programs/courses being taught in your home country,
Reason for not studying in Nepal, benefits of studying abroad, priority for high level job, high salary
in home country compared to local degree holders.
REASON FOR CHOOSING AUSTRALIA
Reasons highlighting why Australia is the preferred destination, reason for choosing particular city
REASON FOR NOT CHOOSING OTHER COUNTRIES
Information on research/comparison between USA, UK, Canada, UK and Australia as a study
destination and reason for not choosing to study in other countries.
REASON FOR CHOOSING A/B/C COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
Reasons highlighting why you have chosen particular College/University - Information on tuition fees
and other factorscomparison of Colleges and Universities with other College/Universities. Knowledge
about College/University – You should be able to demonstrate knowledge about the
College/university, its origin, number of campuses, student support services, scholarships etc.
REASON FOR CHOOSING (PARTICULOR COURSE)
Student 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. How the program will benefit the student in career growth? Relevancy to
student’s previous academic, work experience, 8-9 subjects name, 5/6 career opportunities of the
course, professional accreditation body in Australia.
FUTURE CAREER PLANS AFTER COMPLETING QUALIFICATION
Highlighting the intended area/job title/designation and targeted companies for employment upon
returning to homecountry and expected salary in initial level and salary level after working some years
(the quoted expected salary should be realistic and based on market/industry trends), Proposed action
plans on how the career plans will be achieved, Job opportunities in your study area in home country.
Copy the links of similar job vacancies currently available in your home country if any. How the
amount being invested to study in Australia with international degree will be of benefit after returning
back to homecountry highlighting short term goals and long term goals. Mention some online job
portals website’s name from where you can apply job.
MOTIVES TO RETURN BACK TO HOME COUNTRY

Reasons highlighting the incentives to return back to home country – familyresponsibilities, family
assets, social & cultural ties to home country, possible job prospects in your study area, some
upcoming projects etc.
FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR STUDIES
Mention about your financial documents, Education loan amount, bank name, sponsor’s name and
their income, bank balance amount & bank name. If educational low mention how your sponsor will
re-pay the loan?
PREVIOUS IMMIGRATION HISTORY
Mention about any previous visa grant, refused, overstay, international travel of you and your
accompanying family if any. If no any immigration history, simply can mention I/We do not have any
previous immigration history.
IN CASE OF MARRIED –
o What will your spouse do while you are in Australia?

o How will his/her company help you there?
UNDERSTANDING STUDENT VISA CONDITIONS

 Attendance requirements
 Health insurance requirements
 Academic progression requirements
 Part time work rights
 Address/New Address update to College/University & DHA
DECLARATION
Mention your closing statement and confirm you have provided all correct information in your visa
application
Kind Regards,
Your Name
Passport Number:
Date of Birth
Email address:
Contact Number:

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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE (SOP)

MOTIVES TO RETURN BACK TO HOME COUNTRY

o What will your spouse do while you are in Australia?

UNDERSTANDING STUDENT VISA CONDITIONS

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