Student visas
Students must apply for a visa in the visa subclass, which relates to the principal course of study they wish to undertake:
- English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS)
- Schools
- Vocational Education and Training
- Higher Education
Assessment factors
Students must provide evidence that satisfies the assessment factor applicable to them before they can be granted a student visa. This includes evidence that they have appropriate financial resources (for example: the capactiy to meet the cost of the airfares, living costs in Australia and tuition fees), the ability to support any family members, English Language proficiency, and that they will comply with the condition of their visas.
There are five Assessment Levels (ALs) according to the country of nationality and the education sector in which a student intends to study.
If an AL2, AL3, AL4 or AL5 applicant does not hold a visa they must make their initial student visa application outside of Australia. All students must also be of good character and sound health and have acceptable health insurance through the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), including their accompanying family members.
Click here for information on visa subclasses and assessment level countries »
Packaged courses
Students in all subclasses and assessment levels may "package" their studies so that they combine a preliminary course with their principal course of study (for example: they may take a short English language course before their main course begins).
Visa conditions
There are many conditions that relate to student visas.
Click here for the full list of conditions and further information »
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