IMPORTANT INFORMATION The information on this page is specific to applicants in Bangladesh.

For details of requirements for student visas, please refer to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website www.immi.gov.au/students/index.htm

The Australian High Commission does not endorse the services of any particular student agent or education provider.

Student visa applicants are advised not to enrol or pay institution fees before lodging a visa application. Applications can be made to the High Commission on the basis of a “Letter of Offer” from an education provider.

Acceptance by an Australian educational institution does not in any way guarantee that a visa will be granted. Student visa applicants must meet legislative requirements for the grant of a visa.

Arrangements for payment of tuition fees are a private matter between the student and the educational institution. The Australian government is not involved in any way and accepts no liability. If an application for a student visa is rejected, obtaining a refund from the institution is the student's responsibility.

Student visa holders may apply to the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) in Australia for permission to work after they have commenced their course. If permission to work is granted, a student may work up to 20 hours per week during the term and unlimited hours during recognised periods of vacation.

 STUDENT VISAS - GENERAL INFORMATION

The information on this page is specific to applicants in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh is an Assessment Level 4 (AL4) country. Bangladesh passport holders need to meet the requirements in Australian legislation and policy relating to AL3.

Non-Bangladesh citizens intending to apply for a student visa should check the Assessment Level that will apply to their application on the Department of website at www.immi.gov.au/students/students/chooser/[enter your subclass].htm

 Who should apply?

Student visas are for persons who wish to undertake a course of formal study. Persons who wish to undertake a course of less than three months' duration may study while holding a Tourist visa.

Student visas are only available to students who wish to undertake a registered course on a full-time basis. Visas are not available to part-time students or for studies by correspondence. For details of full-time, registered courses refer to the Department of Education, Science and Training website http://cricos.dest.gov.au/

There are 7 visa sub-classes in Australia's overseas student visa program:

AusAid/Defence Sector (576)

Higher Education Sector (573)

• Bachelor Degree
  
• Graduate Certificate
  
• Graduate Diploma
  
• Associate Degree
  
• Masters by Coursework
  

Independent English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Student (ELICOS) Sector (570)

• Non-Award ELICOS
  
• Certificate I-IV ELICOS
  

Non-Award Sector (575)

Postgraduate Research Sector (574)

• Masters by Research
  
• Doctoral Degree
  

Schools Sector (571)

• Primary, Secondary school and secondary exchange programs
  

Vocational Education and Training Sector (572)

• Certificate I-IV (other than ELICOS)
  
• Diploma
  
• Advanced Diploma
  
• Certificate
  
• Advanced Certificate
  
• Associate Diploma
  

 What documents are needed?

Note: All forms are available from the Forms Index List on the website: www.immi.gov.au/allforms/index.htm

Intending student visa applicants should read: Form 1160i Applying for a Student Visa - information sheet

Applicants in Bangladesh should provide the following documents:

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Student visa applicants are required to show evidence of a money deposit with a financial institution. Only scheduled banks operating under the Banking Companies Act 1967 are taken to meet the definition of "financial institution". Evidence of money deposits held with institutions other than those listed will not be accepted.

 STUDENT SPOUSE AND DEPENDANTS

The information on this page is specific to applicants in Bangladesh.

Spouses and dependants may accompany the student and apply on the same application form.

The following additional documents are required for Student spouse and/or dependants

• Copy of confirmation of enrolment (COE) for the student
• A letter from the educational institution stating the current enrolment of the student
• Nomination of Student Dependants Form 919 (Not required for AusAID/Defence scholarship holders) www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/919.pdf
• Birth certificate(s)
• Photocopy of the student's passport
• Bank statement (one year's transactions) from a person providing financial support
• Marriage certificate and Nikah nama (if Muslim) or affidavit from the responsible authority where the marriage was conducted (other faiths)
• Photographs of marriage
• Evidence that the student and spouse have a genuine and continuing spouse relationship (joint property, financial undertakings, correspondence, declarations of support for the relationship made before a Notary Public by independent third parties who are known to both student and spouse)
• Overseas health insurance coverage (spouse and dependants)
• Confirmation of enrolment in an educational institution (for school aged children)