Applicants wishing to study in Australia must have a current student visa.

Applying for a Student Visa
1)  To apply for a student visa, contact your nearest Australian Diplomatic Mission (Embassy, High Commission, Consulate or Consulate General)

2)  In order to obtain a student visa you need to check the relevant visa requirements for your country of origin as well as the education sector in Australia . This refers to the Visa type or subclass.

Check the following
•  Assessment level for your country
•  Visa subclass
•  Any other requirements such as financial and health requirements, as well as English language proficiency.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If you are seeking credit for prior learning this will affect the duration of your course and visa.

Requirements whilst on Visa
The Australian Government has strict rules you need to be aware of in order to retain your visa. You need to comply with these rules and others or your visa may be cancelled:

•  Attendance
•  Change of address within 7 days
•  Study fulltime (min 20 hours per week)
•  Work no more than 20 hours per week
•  Maintain overseas health cover

Permanent Residency
For information relating to permanent residency check this website www.immi.gov.au.

Health Insurance
It is compulsory for you to obtain Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) whilst studying in Australia . This health insurance must be paid before your Visa can be issued and you must remember to renew your health cover annually. If members of your immediate family are with you they will also need to have a health cover.

Working While Studying
If your student visa permits you to work (condition 8105) you may work a maximum of 20 hours during course time and full time during vacations.