Visas are granted by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). DIAC will only grant student visas if the selected course is registered, or is part of a registered course, on a full time basis. A registered course is one that is offered by an Australian education provider registered with the Australian Government to offer courses to overseas students. More information can be acquired from the Commonwealth Register of Courses and Institutions for Overseas Students (CRICOS) website.
Only courses under three months’ duration can be undertaken on a visitor visa or working holiday visa. If a student intends to study for more than three months, then he/she must apply for a student visa.
Advantages to studying on a student visa include:
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Access to Australia’s subsidised student health cover; |
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Permission to study for longer than three months; and
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Permission to work part time. |
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You can apply for your student visa as soon as you receive a letter of offer or electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for your full time course of study. However, it is recommended to wait until your local Australian Government office advises to enrol or obtain a CoE. Your local Australian Government office can also give detailed information on the condition for applying and what documents will be needed to attach to the application.
You should contact your local Australian Government office overseas to find out:
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How to make your application; and |
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What your document requirements will be.
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