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/

Australian Education International

Australian Education International (AEI) supports the international education industry through policy development and advice; quality assurance and consumer protection; and qualifications recognition.

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

Australian Qualifications Framework

The Australian Qualifications Framework provides information on the unified system of national qualifications in schools, vocational education and training (TAFEs and private providers) and the higher education sector (mainly universities).

http://www.aqf.edu.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/

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

ESOS legislative framework

The Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) framework protects the interests of overseas students and Australia’s reputation for delivering quality education services by setting out standards, roles and responsibilities for education institutions that teach overseas students, as well as providing tuition and financial assurance for students.

http://www.aei.gov.au/Regulatory-Information/Pages/Regulatoryinformation.aspx

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

Overseas Students Ombudsman

The Overseas Students Ombudsman (OSO) investigates complaints about problems that overseas students or intending overseas students may have with private education and training in Australia.

http://www.oso.gov.au/

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/

Study wizard

If you are an overseas student, use the Study Wizard to get essential information, search for courses and institutions, and get a checklist and information kit about study in Australia.

https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/StudyWizard

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