Applying for a student visa
As a prospective international student applying to study in Australia, you must obtain a student visa before travelling to Australia. The Australian Government Department of Home Affairs issues student visas. There are a number of specific requirements that you must meet before a student visa can be issued. These requirements vary- depending on your nationality and the level or type of study you intend to undertake.
For further assistance or information on student visas, visit the Department of Home Affairs website. You may also get help from an Australian Diplomatic Mission or an MIT authorised agent in your home country.
Genuine Student (GS) Requirement
All students applying for a student visa must meet the Australian Government Genuine Student Requirements. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has placed additional responsibility on providers to screen their prospective international students to ensure they are Genuine Students.
MIT has implemented additional screening measures to ensure students meet our GS requirements. These measures include student interviews, financial documents, document verification, and Genuine Student Responses.
The GS requirement is not intended to exclude students who, after studying in Australia, develop skills Australia needs and then apply for permanent residence.
If you are a prospective international student outside Australia, you must apply through an MIT-authorised agent in your home country or country of residence.
If you are a prospective student in Australia without a current student visa, you must apply through an MIT-authorised agent in Australia. If you have a student visa, you can apply directly to MIT.
Whether you are in Australia or overseas, you may be required to participate in an interview with an MIT representative. You may also need to submit a Genuine Student Test Assessment Form and Genuine Student questions responses before receiving a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). For more details on the Genuine Student requirements, please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.
Student visa conditions
Whilst studying in Australia, your visa is subject to a number of visa conditions that you must comply with. It is your responsibility as a visa holder to be aware of these conditions. For detailed information on student visa conditions, please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.
OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover)
It is a condition of your student visa that you must maintain Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of your studies, for yourself and your dependents. Most OSHC plans allow students to claim approximately 85 per cent of the fee for a standard medical consultation. OSHC does not cover dental or optical treatment or physiotherapy, so you may need to take out additional health cover directly with your provider to cover these services.
MIT's preferred OSHC provider is Allianz Care Australia. Find out more about OSHC here.
Work opportunities
As an international student, you are permitted to engage in paid employment for up to 40 hours per fortnight, during course study periods, and full-time during scheduled course breaks. However, you should keep in mind that work may not be readily available, and you should not rely on this form of income to support your study and living costs.
ESOS - Education Services for Overseas Students
The Department of Education regulates the ESOS Act, a legal framework that governs the responsibility of education institutions towards overseas students. The legislation ensures quality education and consumer protection for students studying in Australia on a student visa. For a brief overview of the ESOS Framework, including your rights and responsibilities as an overseas student, visit https://www.mit.edu.au/students/student-admin/getting-started/rights-and-responsibilities-international-students.
Bringing your family
If you are married or have a partner and children, you can include them when you lodge your visa application. There are a certain rules and regulations for family members accompanying you.
You’ll need to pay for any dependent children to go to either public or private schools in Australia. You must check with the Australian Government Department of Education or an Australian Diplomatic Mission about bringing your family, as there are certain restrictions -depending on the Assessment Level of your country.
You will also need to provide OSHC membership for all family members accompanying you to Australia.
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