Student Visa

The information applies to persons whose primary intention in coming to Australia is to study, and they will generally be studying for more than 12 weeks. Students who wish to study a short course may be able to do so on other visa classes such as the tourist visa, which allows study for up to three months.

A student needs to meet certain requirements to obtain a student visa. Each visa that DIAC issues has a particular subclass, which relates to the student’s study intentions.

Subclass 580 (Student Guardian) Visa - for parents or guardians of overseas minors studying in Australia

Visa options for parents of overseas students studying in Australia

Subclass 576 (AusAID / Defence) Visas - for those sponsored by AusAID or the Department of Defence

Courses suitable for a Subclass 576 (AusAID / Defence) Visa

Subclass 575 (non-Award) Visa - for non-Award (non-AQF) courses

Courses suitable for a Subclass 575 (non-Award) Visa

Subclass 574 (Higher Education) Visa - for Post Graduate university studies undertaken by research

Courses suitable for a Subclass 574 (Higher Education - Research) Visa

Subclass 573 (Higher Education) Visa - for university studies undertake by coursework

Courses suitable for a Subclass 573 (Higher Education - Coursework) Visa

Subclass 572 (VET) Visa - for Technical and Diploma courses

Courses suitable for a Subclass 572 (VET) Visa

Subclass 571 (Schools) Visa - for Primary and Secondary Schools (Years 1 - 12)

Courses suitable for a Subclass 571 (Schools) Visa

Subclass 570 (ELICOS) Visa - for English Langauge courses

Courses suitable for a Subclass 570 (ELICOS) Visa

Overview of Student Visas for Australia

Overview of Student Visa for Studying in Australia

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