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1. Information ⇒ 2. Checklist ⇒ 3. How to Apply ⇒ 4. After You Apply
1. Information – Student Visas
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Introduction
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. Anyone who is not an Australian resident may apply to study in Australia under the OSP.
If you want to study under this program, you must obtain a student visa before you can commence a course of study in Australia. International students must generally be enrolled in full-time courses registered by the Australian Government as suitable for delivery to overseas students (CRICOS registered courses). For a list of CRICOS registered courses, see: http://cricos.deewr.gov.au.
Your student visa application will be assessed according to your Assessment Level. Your Assessment Level is prescribed under the Migration Regulations according to the passport you hold and the education sector of your principal course. To find your Assessment Level refer to Form 1219i - Overseas Student Program - Assessment Levels.
Australia's student visa program has seven student specific subclasses plus the student guardian subclass. Each subclass is based on the education sector of your principal course of study. The hyperlinked text below provides you with further information in English from the Australian Government’s Department of Immigration & Citizenship (DIAC) website:
• 570 - Independent ELICOS - for overseas students undertaking an ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) as a stand-alone course, and not as a prerequisite to commencing another course (for example, a degree course).
• 571 - Schools - for overseas students undertaking a course of study at a primary school or a secondary school, including both junior and senior secondary school.
• 572 - Vocation Education and Training (VET) - Diploma, Advanced diploma and Advanced certificate.
• 573 - Higher Education - covers a Bachelor degree, Graduate certificate, Graduate diploma and Masters degree by coursework.
• 574 - Masters and Doctorate - covers a Masters degree by research, and a Doctoral degree.
• 575 - Non-award - covers foundation, bridging or other courses that do not lead to the award of a degree, diploma or other formal award.
• 576 - AusAID or Defence Sponsored - covers full-time study undertaken by AusAID or Defence - sponsored students for the whole or part of an education or training course offered by an Australian education provider.
• 580 - Student Guardian visa - for students who wish to have a guardian accompany them during their studies in Australia. International students studying in Australia on a Student Visa may require a guardian if they are under 18 years of age. The Student Guardian visa is for foreign nationals applying to stay in Australia as the guardian of a student who is studying in Australia.
Applicants with a child possessing a Mongolian passport who is under six years of age will not be eligible for a Student Guardian visa.
Please note: There are welfare arrangement requirements in relation to students under 18 years old. Students under the age of 18 must demonstrate that they have adequate welfare arrangements in place for the length of the Student Visa or until they turn 18. Click here for further information on student welfare arrangements.
Before You Apply
In addition to the application forms and visa application charge, there are important documentary requirements that you need to meet, including health and character related clearances, and a range of supporting documentation. In order to ensure minimal delays in our processing of your application, there are a number of things you should do prior to lodging your Student Visa application, including:
• Ensure that you have all the required documents prior to lodging your application. In particular, ensure that you have documents to demonstrate that the required funds have been held for the full three (3) months prior to lodgement (for Assessment Level 3 applicants). For more information about funds requirements, click here
• Apply with the relevant authorities for a penal clearance certificate (if applicable).
• Apply for a passport if you do not have one or if your old one has expired.
• Refer to 2. Checklist – Student Visas for a detailed listing of health examination, penal clearance and documentary requirements, including application forms and supporting documentation for anyone applying from within Mongolia.
Health and police record clearances can sometimes take an extended time to arrange, depending on the health issues and issuing authorities involved. It is therefore strongly suggested that you attend a health examination and apply for a penal clearance certificate weeks ahead of making your application for a Student Visa.
Further Information
For information regarding student visas visit the Australian Government’s Department of Immigration & Citizenship (DIAC) website at www.immi.gov.au/students/index.htm
The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page may also assist in answering specific questions you have.
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