FAQ
What can I study on a Student Visa?
- University Studiesthey allow you to obtain a globally recognised degree: Bachelor degree or Master degree or MBA (Master of Business Administration) or PHD. You can study these programs in public or private universities, as well as private schools
- Vocational Trainingthese courses are more practical-oriented than university studies and some can be really flexible to allow you time to work (2-days lectures per week) and affordable (from $1500/term). It encompasses Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas. A vast number of areas are covered by these courses: mainly trade careers, Sports, Business, Massage, Webdesign etc.
- English Language Coursesintensive courses from Monday to Friday which will allow you to quickly improve your English level, to prepare for a specific exam (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge), or to specialise yourself in a specific domain: English for Business, English for Health Professionals etc.
The website immi.gov.au indicates that the student Visa allows you to work 40h per fortnight and without limitation during your school holidays
The student Visa in Australia generally takes between 1 week and 3 months to be granted, according to your country of citizenship. It is better to anticipate and apply for your visa well in advance, in case they ask you for some further documentation or medical exams
Your work right activates itself from your first day of school in Australia. If your Visa is granted before your start date, you will have to wait before you start to work
You can leave Australia and come back whenever you want, as long as your Student Visa is still valid. It is a multiple Travel Visa, which means you’re not limited in terms of travel, as long as your respect your student visa conditions
Rents and fancy places can become relatively expensive in Australia, while food prices stay correct. You have to expect between $1500 and $1800 per month to live correctly. For further information about living costs in Australia, click here
The student visa costs $535 for the first time you apply from Australia or offshore. If you lodge 2 subsequent applications onshore, the Visa fees will be increased by $700, and so will reach $1235
The www.border.gov.au website indicates that it is possible to convert a tourist Visa or a WHV into a student Visa as long as your country of citizenship is allowed to and you respect all the conditions. You will need to check if your country is in Assessment Level 1 or not and check if you have the “No Further Stay” condition on your actual Visa
Your student Card doesn’t give you access to transport discounts in the big cities, except Perth, Adelaide, Canberra and Darwin, but you can enjoy promotional prices at Cinemas, events, museums, fairs, exhibitions etc..
In order to be granted your student visa, it is compulsory to subscribe to the International Student Health Cover (OSHC). Even if you already have insurance, the Australian Department of Immigration will only consider the OSHC when you lodge your Student Visa application. It is strongly recommended to apply for an extra health cover for everything related to dental, ophthalmology, public liabilities, etc…
ABN or Australian Business Number gives you a self-entrepreneur status. With this ABN you can work as a free lancer and invoice your clients. You will be paid in gross and will have to organise your taxes at the end of the financial year. It is an interesting solution if you work in areas such as Design, IT, Web, Massage etc…
Why enrol with Students International?
Students International is a professional student recruitment and training company providing students and parents with current information about studies offered in Australia. Students International offers information about the selected destination, the universities, programs, admissions, accommodations and student Visas. Students International was established in 1992 with a longstanding reputation as one of Australia’s leading education agencies.
Students International works with experienced MARA agents to provide authentic services. All our partners are qualified and trained to provide quality immigration advice and assistance for Australia. This includes help in lodging visa applications. Our partners migration agents are endowed with sufficient knowledge of migration law & procedure, and they excel in providing immigration assistance.
Students International works with experienced MARA agents to provide authentic services. All our partners are qualified and trained to provide quality immigration advice and assistance for Australia. This includes help in lodging visa applications. Our partners migration agents are endowed with sufficient knowledge of migration law & procedure, and they excel in providing immigration assistance.