WHAT IS A STATEMENT OF INTENT?

Your application must include a statement of intent of no more than 500 words. It should
describe your personal motivation to undertake further study, and can include details of
your personal circumstances as well as your life and work experiences. It should
emphasize any aspect of your personal history that may enhance your application,
including extra-curricular activity, community involvement, work experience, relevant
personal characteristics and any outstanding achievements.

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Statement of purpose guidelines

1. Thoughtful content and careful attention to quality writing can be compelling in

admission and scholarship decisions.
2. Keep your essay focused on the topic you have chosen; this demonstrates your
ability to organize your thoughts.
3. This is not a writing sample or academic paper, it’s an opportunity for us to gain
insight into how you can contribute to, and benefit from, our community. Make it
personal by conveying information specific to your experiences and perspectives.
4. Be sure the words are your own and (appropriately) reflect your personality. We
want to get to know YOU, so use a “voice” that’s authentic.
5. Plagiarism is grounds for immediate rejection of your application.
6. Consider the suggested topics a way for you to get to know us and what we
value as you assess whether CSU is a good fit for you.
7. Introduction of yourself
8. What is your background (academic and work experience if applicable)
9. Why do you intend to study a Bachelors or Masters
10. Why have you chosen to study in Australia, New Zealand/Canada/ UK/USA
11. How will the course benefit you and your plans after the degree back in home
country
12. IF YOU ARE MAKING THIS STATEMENT FOR A VISA APPLICATION PLEASE
MENTION A REQUEST AT THE END ASKING THE HIGH COMMISSION TO
GRANT THE STUDENT VISA
 reasons for choosing to undertake the course of study specified in your
application;
 reasons for choosing your education provider;
 reasons for choosing to study in Australia / USA / CANADA / NEW ZEALAND
rather than in your home country;
 relevance of your course of studies to your academic and/or employment
background; and
 relevance of the course to your future career/educational plans

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GUIDELINES OF MAKING A PERSONAL STATEMENT FOR UNIVERSITY
APPLICATION
1. Explain your reasons for wanting to study the course
What motivates you to take this course at a university-level? Mention how your interest
developed, what you have done to pursue it or how you’ve drawn inspiration from your
current studies. Or, just demonstrate your enthusiasm for it.
2. Explain how you’re right for the course
Explain how the course will be suitable to you. You must meet the selection.
You must read the program and understand what studying the subject at university will
imply, and that you are prepared for this. Hence you must indicate that you’ve really
done your research and know why you want to do the course.

3. Say what you’ve done outside the classroom…

If possible, outline how you’ve pursued your interest in your chosen subject beyond your
current syllabus.
For example, talk about any further reading you’ve done around the subject and give
your critical views or reflective opinions about it. This could be from books, quality
newspapers, websites, films, documentaries, blogs, radio programmes, podcasts,
attending public lectures and so on.

4. Why it’s relevant to your course

Reflect on your experiences, explaining what you’ve learned from them or how they’ve
helped develop your interest in the subject – it could be work experience, volunteering,
a university, museum, gallery or theatre visits, archaeological digs, visits to the local
courts, travel, competitions or a math challenge.

5. How the program relevant to your chosen career

If you’re applying for a course that leads directly to a specific profession, it’s really
important to reflect on what you’ve gained from your experience and how it relates to
your chosen career path.
For example, what skills did you observe or pick up during your work experience and
what did you learn from this? How has it increased your understanding of the profession
or your enthusiasm for going into it

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 6. Can you demonstrate transferable skills?
Yes you can – and admissions tutors will want to hear about them. It could be your
ability for working independently, teamwork, good time management, problem-solving,
leadership, listening or organizational skills.

7. Expand on the most relevant ones

List the skills you think you have – think about which ones relate most readily to the
course you’re applying to, then demonstrate how you’ve developed, used and improved
these. Again, admissions tutors want to hear about specific examples:
 Projects and assignments (what role did you play, what went well, what did you
learn?)
 Positions of responsibility (what did it entail, what did you organize?)
 Sport, music or drama (what did you learn from your role, how did you work as a
team?)
 Young Enterprise, Duke of Edinburgh award (what were the biggest challenges and
why, how did you overcome them?)
 Volunteering or your Saturday job (what do you do, what have you observed, what
extra responsibilities have you taken on?)

8. Show that you’re a critical thinker

University is all about being able to think independently and analytically so being able to
demonstrate that you’re working like this already is a big plus point. Briefly

9. What’s the long term plan?

Mention what your longer term goals are if you can do it in an interesting way and
you’ve got a specific path in mind but, if you do, then try and show a spark of
individuality or imagination .If you’re not sure yet, just talk about what you’re looking
forward to at university and what you want to gain from it.
10. Keep it positive
It can be difficult to get going with your personal statement, but don’t panic. Start with
your strengths, focus on your enthusiasm for the course and talk positively about
yourself.

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GUIDELINES FOR STATEMENT OF PURPOSE FOR VISA PURSPOSE

Given below are guidelines that are not intended to stifle your creativity in the
least, but merely to give you a sense of direction in terms of the content required.

Introduce Yourself

A brief about yourself, your focus, your personality and philosophy of life. Talk about
your areas of strength and personal interests like your hobbies.

Family Background

Your family’s academic background would be worth a mention if believe that it has been
an influencing factor in your academic career. If you plan to take your spouse and / or
child along or for that matter, leave them behind or if you are being sponsored by
relatives (other than your immediate family) make sure you provide convincing
explanations for the same.

Educational Background

Highlight your academic background and medium of instruction at school and college.
Also mention all projects, research, internship, extracurricular activities and training
undertaken during period of study. Explain shifts in educational interests, instances of
weak academic performance (repeated failures, arrears and consistent low marks) and
breaks in education if any. Do make a mention of what you consider your academic
strengths duly highlighting exceptional achievements including receipt of meritorious
awards, ranks and scholarships if applicable. Draw co-relation and links between
prior learning and proposed course of study.

Employment History

In case of relevant work experience kindly establish the relevance with the proposed
course of study. In the event of a break in service, mention and explain the same. In
the case your hail from a business family, highlight the scope and application of
proposed course of study in relation to the family’s business interests. Detail your job
profile and experience in the organizations you have worked with.

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Career Goals

Explain why you have chosen to go to Australia to study. Also provide a brief outline of
the course you propose to study. If a similar course is offered in India, elaborate on your
reasons for wanting to do it in Australia. You also need to provide details on the
institution you have chosen to study, mention the campus location and key criteria used
for short-listing the institution.
Write a brief note on what your future goals are and how you think going to Australia will
help you achieve them. Mention concrete plans of career progression upon return to
your home country, whether you have a job or family business to return to or wish to
come back and set up something of your own.
Finally mention any previous visa rejects from Australia and other countries and the
reasons given for the same. This section has to be very clear, coherent and
convincing.

Conclusion

Conclude by requesting VISA OFFICE to grant your student visa at their earliest

convenience.

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 Statement of purpose DRAFT ONLY FOR REFERENCE

I am going to introduce myself. I am _______ (Your full name as per passport)

. I was a student of college and my major is .

Nowadays, IT and networking is the engine of the development. Many countries are
racing to reach high level of technological development.(Please highlight your views
about the subject matter that you wish to pursue.

I hope to continue my Master degree in _____________ in Australia, New

Zealand/Canada/ UK. I heard good reputation about the environment and education in
(country where you intend to study) especially in (field of your choice). Also, it has good
ranking so I would like to by a student in (name of university that you wish to study in)
because of the way teaching and searching quality.

Moreover, (name of the university you wish to study in) students able to play their own
activities such as sport. Union of students allow them to improve their thinking and
creativities. (name of the university you wish to study in) creates good environment for
researcher by availability of references.

I did not get the required score in English test, so I should improve my English
language by enrollment with English course. I have chosen Networking and
Performance Engineering course. Global markets are demanding greater numbers of
professionals with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in computing
engineering, networks and performance engineering and software development. In
particular there is a great need to produce postgraduates with in-depth knowledge and
skills in the design, development, tuning and upgrading of computer, communication
and software systems which meet performance objectives. In this course I will move on
to roles in the computer and telecom industries, especially developing high speed
networks such as mobile and wireless ad hoc networks, as well as all optical networks.

I strongly confident that (name of the university you wish to study in )is the suitable
place to enhance my skills and thinking.

Best regards,

(Your full name as per passport)

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