Students

There are a variety of student visas available for students intending to study in Australia, including primary or secondary school, undergraduate or postgraduate studies, vocational studies or trainings. Parents or relatives may also apply to stay in Australia as student guardians.

HML can assist you in choosing the correct visa, as well as provide legal representation in preparing and lodging your visa applications. Easing the application process, and more importantly your smooth transition to a new country.

List of Visas

Visa Number Visa Name Description
Subclass 572 Vocational Education and Training Sector This visa permits international students to study in Australia for the duration of course of study being either:
  • a certificate I, II, III and IV
  • a VET diploma
  • a VET advanced diploma
  • a vocational graduate certificate or
  • a vocational graduate diploma
Subclass 573 Higher Education Sector This visa permits international students to study in Australia for the duration of study being either a/an:
  • Bachelor degree
  • Associate degree
  • Graduate certificate
  • Graduate diploma
  • Masters by coursework
  • Higher Education diploma or
  • Higher Education advanced diploma
Subclass 574 Postgraduate Research Sector This visa permits international students to study a Masters degree by research or a Doctoral degree in Australia.
Subclass 575 Non-Award Sector This visa permits international students to undertake a study course in Australia being:
  • a non-award foundation studies course
  • other full-time non-award course
Subclass 580 Student Guardian Subclass 580 Visa This visa permits a foreign national Student Guardian to stay in Australia for the care of an international student under age 18, or a student over age 18 however requires a guardian for religious or cultural purposes.
The Student Guardian can stay in Australia for the same duration as the student’s permitted time period of stay, or until the student reach 18 years of age.

Note:

The details above are for basic information purposes only and we do not recommend that you rely on this information in lieu of specific legal advice. We will not be liable for any loss incurred from persons/entities relying on this information. More comprehensive and specific information can be obtained by contacting us.