In order to study in Australia a Student Visa must be obtained. This visa enables young people to experience an Australian Education. In order to qualify applicants must be able to satify several basic visa requirments. Specific visa requirements are assessed according to your assessment level. The assessment level is determined by your country of passport and the visa subclass* applied for.
There are five different assessment levels, level 1 being the lowest and 5 the highest. If an applicant falls into a higher level they have to provide more evidence that they meet all the relevant criteria.
The following factors are taken into account when processing a Student Visa application:
Financial Capacity
English Language
Evidence of prior studies
Statement of Intentions. It is imperative that the applicant studies a registered course, full-time.
Visa assessment factors, including academic record and history, your health, character and situation in home country.
Please Note: The successful student may apply for limited work rights on arrival in Australia. If the student has a spouse accompanying him/her the spouse may be included for a work visa, if required. Applicants for student visas who wish to subsequently apply for permanent residency must complete a minimum of two years (full-time) study in an appropriate course. The student is permitted to remain in Australia while the application is being processed.
*Visa Subclasses include:
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) - Subclass 570
This course must be a stand alone course and not used as a prerequistie for commencing another course.
Schools - Subclass 571
For students studying at primary or secondary schools. This visa can also be used for exchange students formally registered under an exchange program. The period of exchange can be for short period of
time to a maximum of 12 months.
Vocational Education and Training (VET) - Subclass 572
Covers Certificates I, II, III and IV, Diploma,Advanced Diploma and Advanced Certificate.
Higher Education - Subclass 573
For Bachelor Degrees, Associate
Degrees,Graduate Certificate and Advanced Certificate
Masters and Doctorate - Subclass 574
For Masters by coursework or research and a Doctoral Degree