How to Apply for Student Visa

When you receive a letter of offer, you must apply for a student visa.

Applications From Outside Australia

You can apply for your student visa at the Australian embassy or Australian High Commission in your home country.

In some countries, you can apply online through education agents.

> Details of your nearest Visa office or embassy

Visa Requirements

Visa requirements include:

• Academic requirements
• English Language requirements
• Financial requirements

The exact requirements that you have to meet depend on:

• The highest level of study you enrol in (English, TAFE NSW or university pathway program)
• The Assessment Level of the country where you passport was issued

Financial Requirements

• You need to provide evidence that you have enough money to support yourself, and any dependent family members named on the visa, while you are in Australia. This includes tuition costs and living expenses.
• Because international students are only allowed to work for a limited amount of time, you must provide evidence in advance that you are able to fund your stay in Australia.

For more information about student visa requirements, visit Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).
Registered education agents can also help you with your visa application.

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Applications from within Australia

Some nationalities can apply for a student visa from within Australia.

If you wish to extend your student visa, (for example, if you decide later to undertake further study) you need to apply for a visa extension several weeks before your current visa expires.

For all matters regarding student visas in Australia, you should contact:

Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)
26 Lee Street
Broadway NSW 2007
(opposite Railway Square)
Phone: 131881
Website: www.immi.gov.au

The Student Visa Application Document Checklists help you if you are making an application for a student visa from within Australia.

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