Student Visa Information for International Students @ UOW

Student Visa Information

As an International Student, and the holder of a student visa, you need to be aware that there are certain conditions on your visa that you need to comply with while you are studying in Australia.

This is a guide to common student visa conditions and is not intended as a comprehensive guide to all student visa conditions. It should not in any circumstances be relied upon as a substitute for legal advice. * Please see the websites listed below for comprehensive and current information on your visa.

Types
Information about the types of student visa that relate to you as an international student at UOW can be found by following the link below.

• Different Types of Student Visa

Conditions
It is very important that you comply with your student visa conditions while you are studying in Australia . The following link will direct you towards important information regarding the conditions of your visa.

• Student Visa Conditions

For a full list of student visa conditions, including those that may apply to family members, please see the following website: http://www.immi.gov.au/students/visa-conditions.htm

Visa Responsibilities
As an international student it is important for you to be aware of what your student visa responsibilities are. The following link lists some of these responsibilities.

• What are my responsibilities?

How to Apply for a New Student Visa

To apply for a new Student Visa you will need to obtain a new Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from the University before applying directly through DIAC.

Applying for a New Student Visa

Information about how to apply for a new Student Visa can be found at the DIAC website. It is best to get your information directly from DIAC to ensure that you get the most up to date information.

Application for the Student Visa can be made online at the DIAC Online Applications website or manually using Form No 157A which can be downloaded from the DIAC Forms website.

More Information

If you are not sure about what conditions are on your student visa, please contact DIAC (formally DIMA) on 131 881 or visit the DIAC (formally DIMA) website

* Student visa information presented here was sourced from the DIAC (formally DIMA) website listed above as at March 2006. Students should always check with DIAC (formally DIMA) directly if unsure of their visa conditions. 

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• Email: askuow@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 29 January, 2008