Migration

Student Visa

The Australian Government operated an Overseas Student Program. This allows people who are not permanent residents or Australian Citizens to study in Australia.

Australia offers a very high level of education coupled with a fantastic lifestyle. Australia is a great place to live and study. The standard of living is one of the highest in the world. Universities and colleges in Australia are recognised world wide for their curriculum and standard of education and tuition.

The Overseas Student Program allows people who are not Australian citizens or permanent residents to study in Australia. A person who would like to study under this program must obtain a Student Visa before they can commence a course of study in Australia. To be granted a Student Visa you must undertake a registered course on a full-time basis.

Students will need to show that they have the financial capacity to pay course fees, living expenses, air tickets and so on. Usually, the visa will expire soon after the end of the nominated course. Students who wish to stay in Australia and are enrolled in a university course and are due to finish within 6 months are urged to apply for Permanent Residency before they finish.

As a student in Australia, you will only have a limited working allowance on your visa, so you will need enough funds to pay for living expenses and tuition and this funding must be evidenced in order to apply successfully. If you take time off from study to work, you will possibly exceed your work allowance on the visa and in addition you may fall below full-time study levels and fail academically. These results can lead to visa cancellation.

Other criteria include being of good health, a committed student and of good character - without a criminal record. It is important that students’ English language ability is proficient enough to successfully study in Australia. If a student’s English is not good enough, most education providers will arrange for you to take an intensive English course before starting the main tuition. Furthermore, applicants need to take out Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) because Medicare is not available to overseas students.

You may undertake any course of study for up to three months on a Working Holiday or Visitor Visa. For study lasting more than three months, a Student Visa must be applied for.

Benefits of studying on a Student Visa

Access to Australia's subsidised student health cover
Able to study for more than three months
Usually able to change status to an overseas student in Australia
Can apply for permission to work
Can apply for permanent residency

Potential students can apply for a Student Visa after they have received a letter of offer or electronic confirmation of enrolment (eCoE). However, before you enrol or obtain an eCoE, you need to seek advice from your local Australian Embassy office . The office will assist you in making your application and will advise you on what documents you require.









						Student Visa The Australian Government operated an Overseas Student Program. This allows people who are not permanent residents or Australian Citizens to study in Australia. Australia offers a very high level of education coupled with a fantastic lifestyle. Australia is a great place to live and study. The standard of living is one of the highest in the world. Universities and colleges in Australia are recognised world wide for their curriculum and standard of education and tuition. The Overseas Student Program allows people who are not Australian citizens or permanent residents to study in Australia. A person who would like to study under this program must obtain a Student Visa before they can commence a course of study in Australia. To be granted a Student Visa you must undertake a registered course on a full-time basis. Students will need to show that they have the financial capacity to pay course fees, living expenses, air tickets and so on. Usually, the visa will expire soon after the end of the nominated course. Students who wish to stay in Australia and are enrolled in a university course and are due to finish within 6 months are urged to apply for Permanent Residency before they finish. As a student in Australia, you will only have a limited working allowance on your visa, so you will need enough funds to pay for living expenses and tuition and this funding must be evidenced in order to apply successfully. If you take time off from study to work, you will possibly exceed your work allowance on the visa and in addition you may fall below full-time study levels and fail academically. These results can lead to visa cancellation. Other criteria include being of good health, a committed student and of good character - without a criminal record. It is important that students’ English language ability is proficient enough to successfully study in Australia. If a student’s English is not good enough, most education providers will arrange for you to take an intensive English course before starting the main tuition. Furthermore, applicants need to take out Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) because Medicare is not available to overseas students. You may undertake any course of study for up to three months on a Working Holiday or Visitor Visa. For study lasting more than three months, a Student Visa must be applied for. Benefits of studying on a Student Visa Access to Australia's subsidised student health cover Able to study for more than three months Usually able to change status to an overseas student in Australia Can apply for permission to work Can apply for permanent residency Potential students can apply for a Student Visa after they have received a letter of offer or electronic confirmation of enrolment (eCoE). However, before you enrol or obtain an eCoE, you need to seek advice from your local Australian Embassy office . The office will assist you in making your application and will advise you on what documents you require.