International Students

Study in Australia

The Study in Australia web site aims to promote the Australian education and training industry to the world by providing free impartial advice on the benefits of studying in Australia.

http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/

AusLIST - Australian List of Institutions and Courses Around the World

AusLIST is an online directory of Australian providers and the courses they deliver overseas. It enables international students to find information on Australian higher education courses being offered in their country; and the locations where those courses are delivered.

http://www.auslist.deewr.gov.au/

Australia Awards

The Australia Awards aim to promote knowledge, education links and enduring ties between Australia and our neighbours through Australia’s extensive scholarship programs. The Australia Awards are comprised of two streams: an achievement stream that targets the best and brightest students, researchers and professionals to come to Australia and for Australians to do the same offshore; and a development stream that builds capacity in developing countries.

http://www.australiaawards.gov.au/

Bridging visas

A bridging visa is a temporary visa that provides for a non-citizen to remain lawful in certain circumstances where they do not hold a substantive visa. There are different categories of bridging visas for Australia that relate to different circumstances.

http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/bridging.htm

Changing courses or education providers

Department of Immigration and Citizenship page with details on how to change to a new course at a different level of qualification or with a different education provider.

http://www.immi.gov.au/students/students/changing_courses/index.htm

Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students

The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) is the official Australian Government website that lists all Australian education providers that offer courses to people studying in Australia on student visas and the courses offered.

http://www.cricos.deewr.gov.au/

Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS)

Links to the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations site for overseas students studying in Australia on student visas. The site provides information for the education and training sector.

http://www.aei.gov.au/AEI/ESOS/

Endeavour Awards : Australian scholarships

The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government’s internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe and Americas to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to undertake study, research and professional development abroad.

http://www.deewr.gov.au/EndeavourAwards

International education

Edna main page for international education resources. Edna is a network of the education and training community. It includes government and non-government schooling systems, early childhood, vocational and technical education, adult and community education and higher education.

http://www.edna.edu.au/edna/go/international_education

International Students - know your workplace rights

Like many international students you may get a part-time or casual job to help pay your living expenses while you study in Australia. This information will help you to understand your rights in the workplace. Information is available in several languages.

http://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment/international-students/pages/default.aspx

Scholarships information for international students

Scholarships are offered by the Australian Government, education institutions and a number of other organisations. They cover various educational sectors, including vocational education and training, student exchanges, undergraduate and postgraduate study and research.

http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/Sia/en/StudyCosts/Scholarships.htm

Students - visas & immigration information

Department of Immigration and Citizenship index page to information for people studying or seeking study, training, or skills development in Australia. Also provides information on education agents and providers.

http://www.immi.gov.au/students/

Visa Wizard

The Visa Wizard can help you find the Australian visa most likely to meet your specific circumstances. The Visa Wizard includes the most common Australian visas, but does not include every visa.

http://australia.gov.au/service/visa-wizard