If you plan to study in Australia, it's important to understand and meet your visa requirements.
If you plan to study in Australia, it's important to understand and meet your visa requirements.
To study in Australia, most international students will need a student visa (subclass 500). You can check your eligibility for a student visa or explore other visa options to study in Australia via the Department of Home Affairs. It is important to apply for a student visa early to avoid processing delays.
If you currently hold a temporary Australian visa, you must check your visa entitlements to see whether study is permitted. If your visa does not allow study, or if the permitted study duration is shorter than your intended course at RMIT, you may need to apply for a student visa (subclass 500).
Before you can apply for an Australian student visa, you must apply for a full-time course that is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) and accept your offer to receive a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
You will also need to prepare the required documents for your visa application, which include:
You can use the Department of Home Affairs Document Checklist Tool to find what documents you need to gather.
Once you have your documents, create or log in to ImmAccount to attach your documents, pay the visa application charge and submit your visa application.
A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) is an official document that is issued by RMIT that confirms your acceptance in a course. It includes details such as your course name, start and end dates, and tuition fee information.
If you receive a conditional offer to study at RMIT, you may be eligible for a conditional CoE to begin your visa application.
Student visa holders must maintain a valid student visa at all times. Breaching visa conditions may result in a visa cancellation.
RMIT is required to notify the Department of Home Affairs of any changes to your study plans that may affect your visa if you:
All under-18 international students, must maintain their approved welfare arrangements.
You, and your family if they are with you, are required to maintain valid Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) with an approved provider during your stay in Australia.
As an international student, there are restrictions on the number of hours you can work while studying, even when you have permission to work. Make sure you understand your visa conditions and work restrictions.
You must advise RMIT of your home address and contact details within seven days of arriving in Australia. If you change these personal details during your stay in Australia, you must update your details within seven days.
RMIT is a SSVF eligible provider and must assess applications for eligibility to enter RMIT University under SSVF guidelines.
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