Visa requirements

Most people who come to Australia to study will require a student visa. People who do not require a student visa include those who intend to study for less than three months, or when study is combined with significant amounts of work. In these cases, other types of visas will be more appropriate.

Student visas and other visas used for study in Australia are administered by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). The DIAC website should be used to find up-to-date information on all Australian visa issues.

All students who intend to study in Australia for longer than three months are required to obtain a student visa.

Visa subclasses

There are several different types, or subclasses, of student visa. Most of the subclasses are linked to an education sector. You should check the DIAC website for which student visa subclass is right for you. There are also conditions attached to the student visa you should be aware of which are described on the DIAC website.

For the most up-to-date and detailed information on student visas go to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website.