STUDYING ABROAD FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION

The validity period of a student visa is often matched with the duration of your proposed studies. For example, a person who will undertake a Masters program that is expected to be finished in 2 years will also get a student visa that will last 2 years.

Depending on the university or institution, some will be looking for a particular age range that they deem best suited for the different levels and courses offered.

Yes, your student visa allows you to work 40 hours per fortnight or 40 hours over a 2-week period. This limitation is temporarily lifted when you are on term break and you can work full time.

Yes, your spouse/de facto partner has the same work rights as you. The exception is for students studying a Masters level program or above, the spouse/de facto partner is allowed to exceed the 40 hours per fortnight limit.

Negative remarks on your travel history, like past visa application refusals or breach of conditions, may adversely affect the chances of a student visa application being approved.

AECC processes applications for all study levels in Australia including primary and secondary schools, vocational courses, associate degrees, bachelors degrees, masters and PHD. Your AECC counsellor will assess the qualifications that you currently have and provide you course options that you can qualify for.