Language and visa requirements to Study in Australia
The Australian Government operates an Overseas Student Program (OSP) that
allows people who are not Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents,
to study in Australia. A student visa is required to undertake a registered
course.
Involved with the granting of student visas, international students must
provide evidence that satisfies the assessment factors
applicable to your country of origin. Assessment factors include English
proficiency levels and financial requirements amongst other matters.
For further information on visa requirements and assessment details please
refer to the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs.
English language proficiency is now a requirement
when applying for a student visa (see table below). The IELTS is the only test
accepted by the Australian Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs
for student visa purposes. Some visa Assessment Levels accept the IELTS entry
levels required by the education institution.
Australian education institutions can only accept students with an
appropriate level of English proficiency. Institutions set their own English
language requirements and may have different IELTS entry levels for the proposed
level of course than those required for a student visa. Intending students
should check the entry requirements with their proposed institution.
Visa requirements and application procedures
Non-Australian residents are required to obtain a student visa before
commencing study in Australia. Student visas can only be issued to students who
intend to undertake registered courses on a full-time basis, are of good
character, have adequate means of financial support and are covered by health
insurance whilst in Australia.
Major changes to Australia’s student visa assessment procedures came into
effect on 1 July 2001. The restructured student visa program replaces the
gazetted/non-gazetted arrangement and the Special Entry Arrangements for
students from the People’s Republic of China.
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