International students can apply for a student visa to study at any education provider, including schools, tertiary, and English language.
There are also options for Working Holiday Visas which allow young people between 18 and 30 to work or study while they holiday in certain countries.
Processing during peak periods
The periods between November to March and May to August are when we see the highest volumes of student visa applications. This is because students apply for a student visa before the start of the academic year/mid-year, as well as students already in respective countries applying for a further visa to continue their studies.
The high volumes mean applications may take longer to process during these periods, particularly if applications are incomplete and we need to request further information.
Working Rights on a student visa:
Whether a student can work before or after the course has finished depends on the work rights specified in the student visa.
The following table clarifies how student work rights apply before a student has started their course, and after their course has finished.
