Admissions Information
Admissions Information
As part of the visa application process, you must demonstrate that your intention to study in Australia is genuine and temporary. The Department of Home Affairs will assess your personal circumstances, immigration history, and education goals to determine whether you meet the GTE requirement.
The most common student visa subclass for international students is the Subclass 500. This visa allows you to study full-time at a recognized educational institution in Australia. Ensure that you apply for the correct visa subclass based on your intended course of study.
For more information, visit https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500
Before applying for a student visa, you must have a valid Confirmation of Enrollment (CoE) from an Australian educational institution. The CoE is evidence that you have been accepted to study a full-time course in Australia.
You need to demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to cover your tuition fees, living expenses, and any accompanying family members’ costs (if applicable). The Department of Home Affairs has specific financial requirements that you must meet to be eligible for a student visa.
Depending on your chosen course, you may need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency. Accepted English language tests include IELTS, TOEFL, PTE Academic, and others. Check the specific requirements for your course and visa subclass.
All international students are required to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of their stay in Australia. OSHC helps cover medical expenses, hospital visits, and certain prescription medications.
You must meet specific health and character requirements to be granted a student visa. This may include a medical examination and obtaining a police clearance certificate from your home country.
You can apply for your student visa online through the Department of Home Affairs website or at an Australian visa application centre in your home country. Ensure you have all the required documents and information ready before lodging your application.
Visa processing times may vary based on your nationality, the time of the year, and other factors. It’s advisable to apply for your student visa well in advance to allow sufficient processing time.
Once granted a student visa, you must comply with all visa conditions, including maintaining full-time enrolment, notifying your educational institution of any address changes, and adhering to work limitations (40 hours per fortnight during study periods).
Australian educational institutions have policies and procedures in place to ensure that information and advice given to international students, both those holding or applying for an Australian student visa, and decisions taken in relation to such students, meet statutory requirements. These policies and processes are designed to safeguard the rights and welfare of international students and provide a fair and transparent framework for dealing with any visa-related matters. Visit policies page.
International students should familiarise themselves with the grounds on which their enrolment may be deferred, suspended, or cancelled by their educational institution. Grounds may include academic performance, attendance, visa-related non-compliance, or breaches of the institution’s code of conduct.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information about the student visa application process, requirements, and conditions, please visit the official website of the Department of Home Affairs (https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/).
We wish you the best of luck with your student visa application and look forward to welcoming you to Australia for an enriching educational experience! If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact the nearest Australian embassy, consulate, or your educational institution’s international student support team.
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To fulfill this, we aim to adhere as strictly as possible to the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1) at the AA level. These guidelines explain how to make web content accessible to people with a wide array of disabilities. Complying with those guidelines helps us ensure that the website is accessible to all people: blind people, people with motor impairments, visual impairment, cognitive disabilities, and more.
This website utilizes various technologies that are meant to make it as accessible as possible at all times. We utilize an accessibility interface that allows persons with specific disabilities to adjust the website’s UI (user interface) and design it to their personal needs.
Additionally, the website utilizes an AI-based application that runs in the background and optimizes its accessibility level constantly. This application remediates the website’s HTML, adapts Its functionality and behavior for screen-readers used by the blind users, and for keyboard functions used by individuals with motor impairments.
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These adjustments are compatible with all popular screen readers, including JAWS and NVDA.
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