Student Visa
If you intend to study in Australia, you must apply for a student visa which falls under subclass 500. You can be granted a student visa only if you wish to undertake a registered course or part of a registered course on a full-time basis. Please take a note that the course which you are applying should be registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). Visa validity is five years maximum depending on your coursework.
A registered course is an education or training course offered by an Australian education provider who is registered with the Australian Government to offer courses to overseas students. Australia has world-class universities, practical vocational colleges, and outstanding English language schools to support international students. If you are looking to stay in Australia for an extended period of time, an Australian Student Visa is your best option.
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is a system of ten national qualifications in 3 sectors:
- Schools (Primary and Secondary)
- Vocational and Technical Education (TAFE and private institutes)
- Higher Education (mainly universities)
Requirements of a Student Visa in Australia:
- Confirmation of Enrolment (COE)
- Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE)
- Financial Requirements
- English Proficiency Requirement
- Australian Health Requirement
- Australian Character Requirement
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
- Cost of Annual Living Amounts