The Australian Government operates an Overseas Student Program (OSP) that allows people who are not Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents, to study in Australia. A student visa is required to undertake a registered course.

Involved with the granting of student visas, international students must provide evidence that satisfies the assessment factors applicable to your country of origin. Assessment factors include English proficiency levels and financial requirements amongst other matters.

For further information on visa requirements and assessment details please contact our study abroad Australia information center.

Visa requirements and application procedures

Non-Australian residents are required to obtain a student visa before commencing study in Australia. Student visas can only be issued to students who intend to undertake registered courses on a full-time basis, are of good character, have adequate means of financial support and are covered by health insurance whilst in Australia.

Major changes to Australia’s student visa assessment procedures came into effect on 1 July 2001. The restructured student visa program replaces the gazetted/non-gazetted arrangement and the Special Entry Arrangements for students from the People’s Republic of China.