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Student and Visa Process
“Proactively managing your education & migration needs throughout the visa process”
NEEDS MIGRATION is an Australian owned company managed by migration specialists in providing Immigration and Education services.
All our migration agents are registered with the office of MARA
The Australian Government provides opportunity to overseas students to study in Australia at a course of their choice. A person who wants to study in Australia must obtain an Australian student visa before starting course. There are a number of steps you must go through including:
- Deciding on your preferred course and institution.
- Submitting your application to the institution.
- Receiving and accepting a Letter of Offer.
- Receiving your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE).
- Applying for your student visa.
There is a range of entry requirements that you will need to meet both for you institution application and your visa application. This includes:
- Academic requirements.
- English language requirements.
- Evidence of funds to support your study.
- Overseas student health cover.
The Australian education system is divided into assessment levels depending on the course type. The Student visa subclasses subject to assessment levels are:
INDEPENDENT ELICOS SECTOR VISA (SUBCLASS 570)
This visa is for overseas students who want to study full-time English Language Intensive course (ELICOS) offered by registered provider in Australia. This visa is for those international students who are studying stand-alone English courses.
SCHOOL SECTOR VISA (SUBCLASS 571)
This visa is for overseas students who want to study a full-time school course in Australia. This visa is for those international students studying at primary and secondary schools, including secondary exchange students.
VOCATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING SECTOR VISA (SUBCLASS 572)
This visa is for overseas students who want to study full-time Vocational and training course (VET) in Australia. This visa is for those international students who are studying in courses leading to
- AFQ I, II, III or IV Certificate
- Diploma
- Advanced Diploma
Streamlined Visa Processing for this visa is designed for overseas students applying to study in Australia at a participating education provider. The applicant may be eligible for streamlined visa processing if his main course of study is an Advanced Diploma level course.
HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR VISA (SUBCLASS 573)
This visa is for overseas students who want to study a full-time higher education course. This visa is for those international students studying courses at institutions leading to
- Bachelor Degree, or
- Associate Degree, or
- Graduate Certificate, or
- Graduate Diploma, or
- Master’s degree by course work
Streamlined Visa Processing for this visa is designed for international students applying to study in Australia at a participating education provider. The applicant may be eligible for streamlined visa processing if his main course of study is an Advanced diploma, Bachelor degree or a Masters by coursework.
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SECTOR VISA (SUBCLASS 574)
This visa is for overseas students who want to study a full-time postgraduate research course This visa is for those international students studying courses at tertiary institutions leading to
- Master’s degree by research, or
- Doctorate degree
OVERSEAS STUDENT HEALTH COVER (OSHC)
OSHC is insurance to help overseas students meet the costs of medical and hospital care that they may need while in Australia. It includes cover for visits to the doctor, some hospital treatment, ambulance cover and limited pharmaceuticals. Needs Migration works with three Health Insurer:
- Medibank
- nib
- Bupa
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Phone: +61 2 8384 8025
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