Australian Student Visas
Jan 13th, 2008 by Study Abroad
If you wish to study in Australia then you must have a visas whichever country you are from.
The Australian Government allows people who are not Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents to study in Australia. Anyone who is not an Australian resident may apply to study in Australia. You must obtain a student visa before you can commence a course of study in Australia.
You may undertake any course of study for less than three months on a visitor visa or working holiday visa. If you intend to study for more than three months, you must apply for a student visa.
There are advantages to applying for a student visa. If you are studying on a student visa you:
- have access to Australia’s subsidised student health cover
- are able to study for more than three months
- are generally able to change status to an overseas student in Australia, and
- can apply for permission to work.
Before obtaining a visa from Australia you need to be enrolled to a university or college in Australia.
Students wanting to study in Australia can apply for a student visa after they have received a letter of offer or electronic confirmation of enrolment (eCoE) in relation to one or more full-time courses of study. However, it is recommended that you do not enrol in your course or obtain an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) until you have been advised to do so by your local Australian Government office.