If you wish to study any course in Australia for longer than three months you must first apply for a student visa. This applies to full-time study of recognized courses such as in a university or college. Courses of study shorter than three months can be completed on a visitor's visa.

Australia has many world class universities, technical and vocational colleges that are looked on favorably by employers, and Australian institutions are generally among the quickest in the world to adopt and embrace new technologies. Your future employer may also value your travel experience and familiarity with other cultures as a great asset in this new global economy.

Some 200,000 international students coming from about 190 different countries study in Australia each year, so you're sure to have plenty of company. You are also allowed to work up to 20 hours per week while getting your education.

If you're planning to visit Australia as a tourist or for a working holiday there are a variety of visa options available for stays from 3 to 12 months. Eligibility is mainly on the basis of your country of origin and physical/health condition as well as health insurance provisions. For longer stay (12 month visas) it is required that a friend or family member who is a resident sponsors you. We can provide further information and our services to assist you when you contact us.