Registered Migration Australia
Purpose of this Visa
This visa subclass is designed for international students who want to undertake a full time courses which does not lead to an award (other than ELICOS) such as bridging courses and foundation courses.
This visa is designed for international students who want to study the following courses in Australia:
- A non-award foundation studies course; OR
- Other full-time course (or components of a course) that does not lead to an Australian award.
Exception: If you are studying a non-award course as a pre-requisite to another course, you must apply for the visa appropriate for your main course of study. If you are studying several courses, the main course is the higher level course.
Example: If you plan to complete a three-month non-award foundation studies course before starting a Bachelor of Arts degree, you must apply for the Higher Education Sector visa.
Assessment Level
The assessment levels are one of the requirements used to determine the nature of the evidence that a particular visa applicant must provide in order to satisfy the minister that he or she is a genuine student. The levels are based according to the country of issue of the passport that the applicant holds, and the education sector for the student's principal course. The levels range from one; nationals of countries who are considered "low risk" to three; for nationals that are considered "high risk". The exception to this is the “Streamlined Visa Processing” offered to eligible higher degree students from eligible universities and eligible non-university education providers.
Information about your countries Assessment Level (opens in a new window)
Visa Duration
With the Non-Award Sector Student Visa Subclass 575 visa you can study and live in Australia for as long as you are enrolled in a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
You must also maintain satisfactory attendance in your course as required by your education provider and make satisfactory course progress for each study period.
Your education provider will advise the department if your attendance or course progress is not satisfactory. The definition of 'satisfactory' is determined by your education provider.
Eligible dependant family members can also accompany you to Australia, and your partner can study in Australia for up to three months.
Note: Some Non-Award Sector Student Visas are issued with a 'no further stay' condition. This condition means that you cannot apply to stay in Australia beyond the date specified on your visa, except in extremely limited circumstances.
Conditions of Work
Provided you have commenced your course of study in Australia, you can 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
English language proficiency
In most cases the acceptable standard of English language proficiency is determined by results of IELTS testing (or equivalent) or evidence that the education provider is satisfied of the visa applicant's English language ability.
Further information on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Financial Requirements
You must maintain enough money to pay for travel, tuition and living expenses for yourself, your partner and your dependent children for the duration of your stay in Australia.
You must also maintain health insurance for you and your family members while in Australia. Health insurance can be provided by obtaining Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) which provides medical and hospital insurance.
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Note: As of July 1st, 2016 Student subclass 570 to subclass 575 visas are no longer in effect.
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