WHO IS THIS VISA FOR
This visa is designed for international students who want to study the following courses in Australia:
- a non-award foundation studies course
- other full-time course (or components of a course) that does not lead to an Australian award.
WHAT THIS VISA WILL LET YOU DO
With this visa:
- you can study in Australia
- eligible dependant family members can accompany you to Australia
- work up to 20 hours per week while your course is in session and unlimited hours during scheduled course breaks.
- your family members can work up to 20 hours per week provided you have commenced your course of study in Australia. Once you commence your Masters or PhD your family members can work unlimited hours.
BASIC CRITERIA TO SATISFY
- you are enrolled in a registered course
- you have adequate English language ability
- you have the financial means to support yourself
- you have appropriate overseas student health insurance cover during your stay in Australia.