Visa and enrolment variations
Be aware of your visa obligations
The Australian Government welcomes students from more than 100 countries around the world. To study in Australia, international students must have a student visa and need to be aware of its requirements.
The most important factors in successfully meeting your visa conditions are explained in the following pages.
In this section:
- Visa applications
- Find out how to apply for a visa and your rights as an international student living in Australia.
- Enrolment confirmation
- Your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) is an important part of your student visa application. Find out how Victoria University processes your eCoE.
- Enrolment dates for international students
- Find information on enrolment dates, venues, campus locations and times before you plan to arrive in Australia.
- Change of load
- For Recognition of Prior Learning, or approval to study more or less subjects in one semester, apply to change your study load.
- Leave of absence
- If you need to put your studies on hold, apply for a Leave of Absence.
- Course withdrawal
- If you have taken up employment, or intend to study with a different provider, apply for a course withdrawal. Find out how to withdraw before the census dates and avoid withdrawal fees.
- Transferring between providers
- If you are thinking about changing your course, follow these steps to transfer to Victoria University or to another registered provider.
- Student attendance and progress
- Attending classes and progressing through your course are fundamental visa requirements. Find out more about Victoria University's course of action in any of these circumstances.
- Cancel or suspend your enrolment
- Your visa is usually at risk if the university has cancelled or suspended your enrolment. If you’ve breached any of the conditions outlined on this page, find out how to appeal the decision.
If you're a Victoria University student, and you have any visa related questions make an enquiry to VUI compliance.
Page last updated: Wednesday 23 June 2010