Visa requirements

• If you wish to study in Australia you must have a valid student visa.
• The Australian Government issues student visas for full-time study on the understanding that you study on-campus and have sufficient funds to cover your tuition fees and living expenses for the duration of your time in Australia.
• Student visas automatically grant students permission to do paid work while studying (up to 20 hours per week while your course is in session and unlimited hours during scheduled course breaks).
• Visa regulations for studying in Australia are set by the Australian government's Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).

Applying for a visa

• To apply for a visa, contact the most convenient Australian Government office in your home country.
• The Australian Government office in your country may be an Embassy, High Commission, Consulate or Consulate-General.

How your application is assessed

All visa applications are assessed by the Australian Government according to:

1. your country assessment level
2. the visa subclass or education subclass that is relevant in your case, and
3. medical, financial and English language requirements.

1. Country assessment levels

• Your country assessment level will depend on the passport you hold and the education sector relevant to your application.
• Visit the Australian Government website to determine your country assessment level.

2. Visa type (subclass)

• The visa subclass relates to your education sector.
• You are required to apply for your visa according to the education sector in which you wish to study.

The list of education sectors is as follows:

• For a Bachelor degree, an associate degree, a graduate certificate, a graduate diploma, or a Masters by coursework, the correct visa subclass is: 573 - Higher Education.
• For a Masters by research or a Doctoral degree, the visa subclass is: 574 - Postgraduate Research.

More information about visa subclasses is available from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

3. Medical, financial and English language requirements

Depending on your country of origin and/or your country assessment level you may also need:

• A medical check
• Evidence of sufficient funds
• Evidence of English language proficiency

English language

• The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is now the only English proficiency test accepted for non-government and non-agency sponsored students in certain assessment levels.
• To check which English test is accepted for your country assessment level, follow the links through to the relevant visa type (subclass).
• You may wish to search for an IELTS testing centre in your home country.

For more information on student visas, speak to:

• your agent, if you are applying through an official agent of the University
• the nearest Australian Government Office
• the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)