Student visas
Student visas program is for people who want to undertake study in Australia.
For Student visas you need to satisfy the following requirements:
- You must be accepted in a registered Australian study course (CRICOS)
- You must obtain health insurance (OSHC - Overseas Student Health Cover)
- You need to have sufficient finances to support yourself while studying
- Your may have to provide proof of your English language ability
- You must be of good character and meet the health requirements
- You must have arranged accommodation if you are under 18 years of age.
Student visas subclasses
Independent ELICOS Sector Subclass 570 visa
This visa is for students who will be studying stand-alone English courses.
Schools subclass 571 visa
This visa is for students who will be studying at primary and secondary schools, including secondary exchange students.
Vocational Educational and Training subclass 572 visa
This visa is for students who will be studying in courses leading to Australian Qualifications Framework I,II,III or IV Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma. It is also suitable for students studying occupational training by course work (rather then learning in the workplace).
Higher Education subclass 573 visa
This visa is for students who will be studying at University and other institutions leading to Bachelor Degree, Associate Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master's degree by course work.
Postgraduate Research subclass 574 visa
This visa is for students who will be studying courses at institutions leading to Master's degree by research or Doctorate degree.
Non-Award subclass 575 visa
This visa is for students who will be studying non-award studies or other 'foundation' or 'bridging' courses (other than ELICOS) or other full-time courses or component courses not leading to any Australian award.
AusAID (The Australian Government's Overseas Aid Program) and Defence subclass 576 visa
This visa is for students who will be studying courses sponsored by AusAID or the Australian Department of Defence.
Student Guardian subclass 580 visa
This visa is for parents/guardians or relatives of the young student who will be studying in Australia. The student should be under 18 years of age. The student guardian is expected to live with the student, provide care and support while studying in Australia.
Application Costs and Processing times
Application fee for the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) is currently: AUD $540. Currency Converter. This fee also covers the permission to work in Australia.
If student is sponsored under Commonwealth approved program or is a secondary exchange student, no application fee applies.
Processing time depends on personal circumstances. Paper based applications may take several weeks, online applications usually only 1 day.
Do I meet the criteria?
Please proceed through these three steps:
Step 1: Free Student Visa Appraisal
Step 2: Online Interview with our Migration Consultant
Step 3: Select one of our services
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