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July 10, 2020

Study Visa for Australia

Author By HSA Team Categories Education Visa, Student Visa

Are you intending to study in Australia? then you must know the types of study visa for Australia. The Student Visa requirements, process, fees and application process for the study visa for Australia are discussed in detail.

The study visa for Australia you need is dependent on the type of study you want to pursue, and what is the duration of your stay in Australia.

The study visas for Australia fall into 8 subcategories:

  1. Independent ELICOS Visa

This visa is for the international students who are travelling to Australia to study (ELICOS), an English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students.

  1. Schools Sector Visa

This visa is for children who are travelling to study primary/secondary school in Australia.

  1. Vocational Education and Training Sector Visa

This visa is for those international students that are travelling for vocational or training qualifications. The qualifications such as:

  • Certificates
  • VET Diploma/ Advanced VET Diploma
  • Vocational Graduate certificate/ Diploma

 

  1. Higher Education Sector Visa

Those international students that are coming to Australia for their higher education degrees such as:

  • Associate degrees
  • Bachelor’s degree/ Certificates/Diplomas
  • Master’s degree

  1. Postgraduate Research Sector Visa

This visa is for those international students to go to Australia for research of their master’s or Doctoral degrees.

 

  1. Non-Award Sector Visa

This visa is for those international students that are going to Australia for a non-award foundation course.

  1. Foreign Affairs or Defense Sector Visa

This visa is for international students sponsored by the Australian government.

  1. Student Guardian Visa

The parents or the guardians of those international students that are under the age of 18, the guardians can also be granted this visa.

Requirements for Visa Application

The required documents that you need to provide in the application process are:

  • Proof of enrollment in the university
  • Health certificates
  • Genuine Temporary Entrant
  • English proficiency certificates
  • Valid passport
  • Application fee