Student Visa Subclass |
Description |
Subclass 570 -
Independent ELICOS Sector
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For international students undertaking ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) as a stand-alone course, and not as a prerequisite to commencing another course (for example, a degree course). |
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Subclass 571 -
Schools sector
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For international students undertaking a course of study at a primary school or a secondary school including both junior and senior secondary school. |
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Subclass 572 -
Vocational education and training (VET) sector
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For international students undertaking a course of study at a technical/trade college, resulting in the award of a Certificate I, II, III or IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma. |
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Subclass 573 -
Higher education sector
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For international students undertaking a course of study at University resulting in the award of a Bachelor Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master by course work. |
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Subclass 574 -
Masters and Doctorate sector
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For international students undertaking a course of study at University resulting in the award of either a Masters Degree by Research, or a Doctoral degree. |
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Subclass 575 -
Non-award foundation studies/other sector
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For international students undertaking a foundation, bridging or other course which does not result in the award of a Degree, Diploma or other formal qualification. |
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Subclass 576 -
AusAID or Defence sponsored sector
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For AusAID or Defence-sponsored students undertaking full-time study for the whole or part of an education or training course offered by an Australian education provider. |