Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
There is a lot to know about international student courses & the Student Visa (subclass 500).
We share some of the most important things to be aware of.
Courses & Student Visas
International students can only study CRICOS-approved courses - this means the courses have been registered with the immigration department, and are eligible for a student visa (subclass 500). Therefore, not all institutions or courses are available to you. However, there is a huge selection of programs, at all levels of education, available across the country.
Courses range in price from:
$200-$350 a week for English courses
$6,000-$10,000 a year for a certificate or diploma
$15,000-$35,000 a year for a Bachelor or Masters
No, you cannot take 'online-only' courses. To qualify for a student visa, you must attend face-to-face classes.
However, by visa rules, 25% of your course content can be delivered online.
It depends on your program:
1-2 days for a private college (certificates & diplomas)
2-3 days for university
3-4 days for TAFE
4 days English courses
We can generally have your enrolled within 1-2 weeks, depending on the institution.
No, you can pay your tuition in instalments – usually every 3 to 6 months depending on the institution.
The exception is for English courses, where you must pay the first 3 months right away.
This depends on your passport nationality, and the institution you are applying to.
Every student will need a to provide a colour scan/photo of their passport information page, and evidence of their highest level of education. This evidence must be translated into English, by an accredited translation company.
Some passport nationalities are required to show further evidence including funds to live on for a year, and the result of a formal English test.
We will guide you through this process.
There are many options if your English is not strong.
Don't worry, you are able to apply for a certificate, diploma, bachelor, or masters, But you may have to study some English beforehand.
You can put multiple courses on the same visa.
With the education provider, we will work out the best plan to help you satisfy the English requirement, but also help you enrol in the course that you really want to study.