I declare and undertake that every detail of the above information is accurate and fully reflects the truth. I am aware and accept that providing false or misleading information may result in rejecting my school registration or visa application.
The letter of intent written to universities for studying abroad and to consulates for obtaining a visa is a personal statement detailing the reasons for choosing a specific program or country, educational and professional goals, how to achieve these goals, and why that institution or country is the most suitable place to achieve these goals. This letter combines the candidate’s past experiences, achievements, and future plans, explaining how the applied program or visa will contribute to the candidate and how the candidate will add value to the program or community.
This guide guides you while preparing your letter of intent for your school and visa applications. When writing your letter, express it in a sincere and formal language and in an original way. Remember that the Australian visa system scans for plagiarism with special software; Originality will determine the success of your application. Therefore, you must write in your unique style.
Using clear and concise expressions that comply with the spelling rules will serve the purpose of your letter. Overly complex and long sentences can cause semantic shifts and make the translation process difficult.
If you are confident in English, you may consider writing your letter in that language. Students with good command of English can work with their advisors to further improve their letters. However, we recommend our students who are undecided to use the language in which they can express themselves best.
Besides your letter of intent, form 157A is also an important document. In this form, you are expected to provide complete personal information, dates and details. You can express the details that you cannot include in your letter through this form.
You can also get more information and tips on the subject by watching our informative publication titled ‘How to Prepare a Letter of Intent?’ prepared by our director Simon. This resource will provide different perspectives and practical advice as you prepare your letter.
***Plagiarism is copying text parts from another source without permission or citing the source; combining quotes from different sources and presenting them as your own original work; or it means submitting a work that you have written for someone else as your own writing.
In your letter of intent, please specify in detail your name and surname, the type of education you plan in Australia, its duration, the institution and city/campus you will receive.
It is essential to clearly state that your purpose of studying in Australia is to stay in this country temporarily and that you have a solid intention to return to your country.
It should be stated in a way that leaves no room for doubt, with cause-and-effect relationships, that you will be in Australia temporarily for the education you have chosen and intend to return to your country after the education. Highlight how your education aligns with your past experiences and future career goals. Your choice of education should focus on how it will develop your existing skills and how it will contribute to your career. Also, specify which sectors and positions you aim to work in your country after education and the potential return of these jobs. You can provide examples from job postings or company websites to strengthen your arguments.
What is a job offer and what is not? A job offer is an official and contractual document usually prepared by a notary or lawyers. A job offer is optional for visa approval, and there may be a misconception. Unrealistic job offers can cause problems. For recent graduates and those without work experience, receiving a job offer may be unexpected and not considered credible by visa officers. Getting a quick job offer after training is rare in Turkey, so it is recommended that you focus on reference letters stating your skills and the necessity of your education.
Write the date and department you graduated from. Please indicate in which company, in which position and for how many years you have worked.
Highlight Your Educational Background: In your letter of intent, briefly and clearly describe the essential achievements you received from your high school and university education. Share your achievements, such as grade point average, honour certificates, medals won, projects and competitions, sports and club activities, and social work that make you stand out. Remember to include your achievements, such as your ranking in the university entrance exam and the scholarships you have won.
International Experiences During the Education Period: In your letter of intent, mention your experiences such as Farabi, Work and Travel, Erasmus and other international internship programs you attended during your high school and university years. These experiences demonstrate your global understanding and adaptability.
Highlight Your English Skills: In your letter of intent, describe how your English language skills have improved over time in line with the education you plan to receive in Australia. Detail your studies independently, the internationally recognised training and exams you have attended.
English Language Education and Your Efforts: As students who plan to study English, your letter of intent must indicate your efforts in learning English. Include the courses you have attended so far, the online training you have completed and the studies you have done independently. Describe your current level of English and the areas you aim to improve. This information shows how committed you are to improving your language skills and how you strive to achieve your goals. Especially for a prospective student aged 25-30 and above, if he has not made any effort in Turkey regarding the education he wants to receive and has decided to study directly in Australia, this is a negative situation and needs to be explained.
For example, a 29-year-old person considering studying English should explain why he or she has never made an effort to learn English before. However, it should be noted that whether this explanation will be accepted depends on the visa officer’s discretion.
Disclosure of Interim Periods in Your Educational and Work History: If there are gaps in your education or business life lasting three months or longer, you should explain these situations honestly and clearly in your letter of intent. Indicate periods of active time, such as periods of job search, attendance at training courses, preparation for exams, freelance work, part-time work, internships or volunteer activities. These statements show how you value your free time and strengthen your letter of intent.
Describe in detail the specific research that led you to choose your preferred educational program and institution in Australia. In your narrative, use a structure that starts with general information and narrows down to specific details, clearly detailing the steps involved in deciding on your choice of education in Australia. Your narrative should include the following subheadings:
The Process of Deciding to Study Abroad: First, you must explain why you do not prefer to study the program you have chosen or a similar program in schools in your country. You should detail whether the program you are applying for is available in your country and, if so, why you do not prefer alternatives in Turkey by showing the comprehensive research and comparisons made. You should avoid making hostile generalisations about the quality of education in Turkey. For example, if you will receive training on Project Management, you should clearly express why you do not prefer education options in Turkey in this field. Evaluating educational alternatives in one’s own country is a natural and expected process before deciding to study on the other side of the world.
Country Selection: After deciding to study abroad, explain why you chose Australia. You should explain this choice by comparing it with other countries and providing examples. It is essential to express that you have considered at least a few country options and why you are considering them. You should also explain why you do not prefer other countries. You should explain why you prefer something other than countries close to Turkey and offer quality education, such as England and Ireland, especially despite Australia’s distance.
In addition, you should emphasise that native English-speaking countries such as the USA and Canada may be alternatives for language education, but why do you not prefer these countries and why did you specifically choose Australia? These explanations will assist the visa officer in understanding and evaluating your preferences.
When you compare countries, your reasons for choosing Australia should not include reasons such as “native English”, “beautiful weather”, and “seasons”. Of course, you can talk about these, but remember that your reason for coming to Australia is for educational purposes. Since you are going as a student, the quality of education should be your main priority. You can get information about education in Australia from the government website “Study Australia“. You should provide information about Australia’s high quality of education.
General issues that can be mentioned when choosing a country include lifestyle, quality of education, social life, security, health, climate and natural life. It’s a good idea to do internet research on why international students choose this country. You can read blogs, watch videos and review statistics on the Internet. Doing extensive research about the country you are going to may impress the visa officer. For example, if you present an argument such as “Australia is a very preferred country for foreign students”, it would be stronger to explain it by specifying the source. Creating a cause-effect relationship such as “According to the statistics on site X, I saw that Australia was the most preferred country by foreign students in 2023” will strengthen the text.
The titles you have examined above are sample titles, and it is essential that you do not limit yourself to these. The content of the titles should be written specifically for the student, avoiding generalisations. For example, simply saying, “Australia is a warm country; that’s why we chose it”, is not enough. It is essential to explain why this situation is specific to the student. For example, an explanatory example such as “I preferred the warm climate because I live in a hot city like Antalya” can be given.
School Selection: In Australia, a comparison must be made between at least two school options in the letter, even if the school is chosen directly. In this comparison, criteria such as quality of education, advantages offered by the school, comments of students who attended or graduated from this school, and program diversity can be used as examples. However, it should not be limited to these criteria. When explaining your school choice, it is important to include short and clear explanations about why you chose not to study at other schools. Feel free to add web links when making these explanations. Additionally, you can share how your advisor helped you select a school, and that’s okay.
The student should make school comparisons one-on-one via the website, YouTube or social media channels. In this way, the student can add his own interpretation to the text. Also available on schools’ websites is “Why Should You Choose… School?” You can get inspired by articles and guidance. This will make your school choice more meaningful and detailed.
City Selection: By doing a brief research on the city you have chosen, you can talk about why you prefer this city over other cities. In this description, you can compare topics such as the city’s accommodation, living conditions, transportation facilities, suitability for your lifestyle, hobbies and pursuits. By explaining which state you prefer (NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, NT) and the reasons behind your choice, you can better explain to the visa officer why you chose this city.
Program Selection: Describe the content of the education you will receive in Australia. If you are studying English, briefly mention your course schedule. If you are receiving vocational training, master’s or doctoral education, give brief information about the course schedule and the courses you will take. You should include the names of some of the courses you will take and talk about how these courses will contribute positively to your career.
The most important argument for returning is your career goals. Your purpose for attending this training is to contribute to your career. If the visa officer does not find the career goals you have described sufficient for returning to your country, he may use this as a reason for rejection. To support your career goals, there are points below that you can use as a reason.
Family Ties: You can mention your family ties in your letter. Providing information about family relationships such as mother, father, elders, siblings, and children and being an only child shows the visa officer that you know your family ties and responsibilities. You can also mention issues such as the roles you play in the family, the management of family affairs, or distributing responsibilities between siblings. By focusing on your family’s financial support and investments, you can indicate how you will meet this support during the education process and achieve successes that your family will be proud of. Family ties and the responsibilities you undertake are essential factors that strengthen your reasons for returning.
Social Ties and Community Participation: Your active participation in your social events indicates the strength of your social ties. Your volunteer work in non-governmental organisations, your memberships in various associations and clubs, your contributions to environmental protection initiatives, and your experiences in amateur sports reveal the breadth of your interaction with society. The aid campaigns you organise and the cultural events you participate in demonstrate your commitment to society and your awareness of social responsibility. Your information about such activities emphasises your close ties with culture and your role as an active social member.
Socio-Cultural Ties: It is critical in your visa application to state that your social and family environment in Turkey is an important bond that dates back many years and includes your social network, business relationships, friends and cultural ties. Your family and social circle are the key elements that will help you strongly emphasise your commitment to Turkey and your reasons for returning.
Tangible Assets: All real estate, vehicles and other assets registered in your name are concrete evidence of your deep roots and investments in the current geography. These assets powerfully demonstrate your sustainable commitment and commitment to return to your country.
Other Special Reasons You Didn’t Specify: It is essential to detail your personal, professional or health-related special reasons that you have yet to mention before in this letter, but which can further strengthen your application. Special ties in your personal life, cultural obligations or deep spiritual relationships with this country may have an essential place in evaluating your application. Your ongoing professional work, projects or business relationships may make it necessary for you to stay in this country. Additionally, your health condition and the treatments you are receiving in this country can be considered valid and convincing reasons for you to stay here. Please specify any other special reasons you may have for your application to be evaluated entirely and comprehensively.
Your Accommodation Plan in Australia: You are expected to provide information about your accommodation arrangements in Australia. Share this information if you have relatives or acquaintances and plan to stay with them. Alternatively, provide details about the type of accommodation you are planning – options such as a shared house or homestay. You can also provide information about the accommodation recommendations you received from your consultant. In this section, please state your research results and possible choices by your budget and preferences, rather than making a definitive record or decision.
I declare and undertake that every detail of the above information is accurate and fully reflects the truth. I am aware and accept that providing false or misleading information may result in rejecting my school registration or visa application.
