Student Visa

Overview

What this pathway provides.

The Student visa enables international students to undertake full-time study in Australia. Applicants must be enrolled in a CRICOS-registered course and demonstrate a genuine intention to study.

• Full-time study at an approved institution
• Work rights apply subject to current visa conditions
• Family members may accompany the student in eligible cases
• Possible pathway to further visas

Suitability

Who this visa may suit.

• International students planning full-time study in Australia
• Applicants enrolling in CRICOS-registered education providers
• Students intending to combine study with limited work rights
• People planning longer-term pathways after study

Requirements

What generally needs to be established.

• Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
• Financial capacity
• English language ability where relevant
• Overseas Student Health Cover
• Genuine student requirement

Process

A considered sequence.

1. 01

   Select a suitable CRICOS-registered course and provider

2. 02

   Secure enrolment and obtain the CoE

3. 03

   Prepare financial, identity and supporting documents

4. 04

   Lodge the application with a clear and coherent study position

Material considerations

Issues to understand before proceeding.

• Weak evidence of genuine study intention
• Financial capacity concerns or inconsistent documentation
• Course choice that does not align with previous education
• Incomplete or poorly structured supporting documents

Related information

Other detailed visa pathways.