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Study Visas
The Australian government operates an Overseas Student Program, which enables non-Australian citizens and non-permanent residents of Australia to study in the country. Any person who is not an Australian resident may apply to study in Australia. Generally, a person who wants to study under the Overseas Student Program must obtain a Student visa before they can begin their course in Australia. In some cases, a Student Visa can be granted when you are already in Australia with a valid visa.
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In addition to helping you obtain a Student visa, we can also assist you in enrolling in a variety of courses. Student visas can be relatively straightforward, so you may be able to apply for one on your own. Often, the school you enrol in can assist you. If you wish to do it yourself, we suggest reviewing the information on this website, as well as the Australian Government's Immigration and Citizenship page.
You can be granted a Student visa only if you intend to undertake a registered course on a full-time basis. A registered course is an education or training program offered by an Australian education provider that is registered with the Australian Government to provide courses to overseas students. The Australian Government Department of Education and Training has a list of registered courses.
To be granted a Student Visa, you must:
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Be a genuine applicant.
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Be accepted for a full-time registered course.
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Be of good character.
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Be healthy.
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Have no debts with the Commonwealth of Australia.
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Have fulfilled previous visa conditions (if you have had a visa before). Have sufficient funds to support yourself and members of your family for the length of your course.
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If you are a fee-paying student, you are required to have paid for your health insurance coverage.
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Arrange for the education of any school-aged dependents that you have.
Once you have a Student visa and are studying in Australia, you must:
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Remain enrolled in a course.
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Continue to pay your course fees.
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Have a satisfactory study and attendance record.
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When you are in Australia, you and members of your family will be permitted to work for up to 48 hours each fortnight during each semester and full-time during semester breaks. If you are studying for a Master's or Doctoral Degree, then family members can work full-time during the semester.
