Your visa

La Trobe University and the Australian Government want international students to have a safe, enjoyable, and rewarding study experience. Australia's laws ensure quality education and protect international students.

Studying in Australia as an international student on a student visa involves meeting several important requirements to ensure compliance with visa conditions. The information below summarises your study requirements at La Trobe. By utilising available resources, you can ensure a smooth transition to your studies in Australia.

Legislative frameworks:

• Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000: ESOS legislation ensures high educational standards and protects international students' rights.

• National Code 2018: The National Code 2018 outlines 11 standards to protect international students and govern CRICOS registered courses.

University responsibilities:

• Comply with ESOS Act and National Code: La Trobe must follow these laws in how it offers and provides courses to international students.

• Monitor Enrolment and Progress: Ensure students complete their courses on time, don't exceed online study limits, and enrol in on-campus subjects.

• Support Services: Provide help for students adjusting to life and study in Australia.

• Handle Complaints and Appeals: Offer internal processes for complaints and appeals, with external options if needed.

• Report Changes: Notify the Government about changes to student enrolments or visa breaches.

Your responsibilities:

• Follow university policies: Comply with the rules that you agreed to when you accepted your offer.

• Complete your course on time: Finish by the date on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), usually 120 credit points per year.

• Keep your visa valid: Know your visa expiry date and renew it, or leave Australia before it expires.

• Follow visa conditions: This includes work limits, health insurance (OSHC), course progress, attendance, and keeping your address updated.

• Limit online study: No more than 33% of your subjects can be online. Enrol in face-to-face subjects if available.

• Face-to-face requirement: Enrol in at least one face-to-face subject each compulsory study period.

Find out more about your responsibilities as an international student on a student visa.