How to study in Australia

Up to 3 months on an ETA

You can study for up to 3 months in total on an ETA. For longer study, or if study is your main reason for travelling, a student visa is the route (stay of up to 6 years in line with your enrolmen⁠t⁠)⁠.

Up to 48 hours a fortnight in session

On a student visa you can work up to 48 hours a fortnight when your course is in sessi⁠o⁠n⁠.

Student visa funds AUD 29,710 a year

Tuition varies by school and course. A student visa application shows funds for travel, the first 12 months of course fees and living costs (AUD 29,710 a yea⁠r⁠)⁠.

Up to 6 years, in line with enrolment

A student visa lets you stay up to 6 years in line with your enrolment. You need a valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSH⁠C⁠)⁠.

Up to 48 hours a fortnight in session

You can work up to 48 hours a fortnight when your course is in sessi⁠o⁠n⁠.

Funds proof AUD 29,710 a year

Tuition varies by course. A student visa application shows funds for travel, the first 12 months of course fees and living costs (AUD 29,710 a yea⁠r⁠)⁠.

Ages 18 to 30, 12 months

Japanese citizens aged 18 to 30 can stay 12 months. Three months of specified work on the first visa leads to a second visa, and six months on the second leads to a thi⁠r⁠d⁠.

Same employer: usually 6 months

You can do any kind of work; usually you can work for the same employer for 6 months. You can study for up to 4 months (⁠1⁠7⁠ ⁠w⁠e⁠e⁠k⁠s⁠)⁠.

Funds usually AUD 5,000

You show funds for your stay and for your ticket out. For the stay it is usually AUD 5,0⁠0⁠0⁠.