Overseas student

Australian student visa requirement

To study in Australia, you will usually need to obtain an Australian Student Visa (subclass 500). If you would like to come to Australia for a short study tour, you may be eligible for a visitor's visa instead, which has less stringent requirements.

ACCEPTANCE INTO AN APPROVED COURSE

Oxford College Australia is a CRICOS approved provider (xxxxx). This means we are approved to enrol international students to study in Australia! You will need to be accepted into one of our CRICOS approved courses to be able to apply for an Australian student visa. If you are from certain countries, you must also have scored a minimum of 5.5 on your English Academic IELTS or a lower score is acceptable if coupled with certain ELICOS programs (please contact us for more information).

FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

You will require sufficient funds to cover your costs in Australia and if you are from certain countries, you will need to show that you have sufficient funds to cover your travel costs, 12-months of living and tuition fees for yourself and any accompanying family members. As an indicator, the Department of Home Affairs estimates that you will require AUD$21,041 over a 12-month period for your living costs. If you have a partner or spouse accompanying you, you will require an additional AUD$7,362, and if you have a child accompanying you, you will require an additional AUD$3,152.

YOU ARE A GENUINE TEMPORARY ENTRANT

You must be able to show that your intentions in Australia are temporary and for the purpose of study. Refer to our Genuine Temporary Entrant statement info sheet to find out what you should include in your statement of purpose.

OF GOOD HEALTH AND CHARACTER

Some applicants may be required to provide the Department of Home Affairs with a police clearance certificate to attest to their good character. Applicants may also be requested to undertake a medical check-up to show that they are in good health.