All international students need student visa to study in Australia
When you hold a student visa, you can live, work and study in some of Australia's most iconic locations. To get started you need to apply for the right subclass and provide required documentation.
Explore visa options for studying in Australia through the Department of Home Affairs.External Link
Study and training visa subclasses
There are multiple visa subclasses to study in Australia:
- student visa (subclass 500)
- student guardian visa (subclass 590)
- training visa (subclass 407)
To learn more, please visit Department of Home Affairs Visa ListExternal Link .
Student visa application eligibility
Whether you’re applying for university courses or pursuing vocational education, the Australian Government has strict student visa requirements for applicants, including:
- Be enrolled in a course of study and provide evidence
- Meet English language requirements
- Have adequate health insurance
- Have enough money for your stay
- Be a genuine student
- Meet health and character requirements
Note: there are additional requirements for school students and students under 18
Post-study work opportunities
Most international students return overseas after completing their studies in Australia. For those looking to build on their studies with work experience, the Australian Government provides post-study work rights for many international students, with three visa streams:
- Post-Vocational Education Work stream
- Post-Higher Education Work stream
- Second Post-Higher Education Work stream.
Visit the Department of Home AffairsExternal Link for further information.
NSW Business & Skilled Migration Program
NSW nominates prospective migrants in state and territory nominated visa categories to support its economy and communities through the settlement of highly skilled migrants who are committed to living and working in NSW long term.
For regional degree international students, there is a dedicated nomination stream you can apply if you meet the criteria. For the main program, while international students are eligible to apply, the NSW program is highly competitive. International students may find it difficult to compete against more experienced professionals also seeking nomination.
Visit NSW Business & Skilled MigrationExternal Link for further information.
