The Australian Government operates an overseas student program (OSP) that allows people who are not Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents to study in Australia.

Anyone who is not an Australian resident may apply to study in Australia under the OSP.
If you want to study under this program, you must obtain a student visa before you can commence a course of study in Australia.

Registered courses

You can be granted a student visa only if you wish to undertake a registered course or part of a registered course on a full-time basis.

A registered course is an education or training course offered by an Australian education provider who is registered with the Australian Government to offer courses to overseas students.
The Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) can provide details of registered courses.

Special Arrangements for TPV, THV and RPV Holders

Information about new regulations that make special arrangements for certain Temporary Protection visa and Temporary Humanitarian visa holders who wish to apply for a Student Visa to commence or continue studies in Australia.