Applying for a student visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you obtain and maintain a valid passport and student visa to enter Australia for study purposes.
If La Trobe University makes you an offer of a place and you accept it, you will be issued with an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE) form which you can then use to apply for a student visa at your nearest Australian diplomatic mission. A comprehensive list of diplomatic missions is available from the Department for Foreign Affairs and Trade website.
You will be required to demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to cover your tuition fees and living expenses.
As of 1 July 2001, the Australian government has assigned countries into Assessment Levels (1-4). Each level has particular visa criteria that must be met in order to receive a student visa. There may also be different criteria according to the level and type of study you intend to undertake in Australia.
Student visas are issued by Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). Visit the DIAC website for information on any recent changes to the student visa program.
You can get assistance with visa applications from La Trobe University's Overseas Representatives.
Please note that once you have your student visa there are certain conditions that you must abide by.