574 – Australia Postgraduate Research Sector visa
Thousands of students chose to study in Australia each year to enjoy the many benefits this country has to offer. Highly regarded educational institutions, a welcoming community and the world famous Aussie lifestyle could be at your fingertips if you choose to study in Australia.
Furthering your tertiary education through an Australian educational provider could prove to be a very good decision for future employment prospects too. And for those considering a life down under, studying in Australia could help you establish the contacts you need for potential employment offerings.
Foreign students who would like to complete a postgraduate course in Australia can apply for a Postgraduate Research Sector visa.
To be eligible for a Postgraduate Research Sector visa you must be enrolled in:
- master’s degree (by research), or
- doctoral degree
- Introduction
- Visa Applicants
Introduction
Who can apply for a Postgraduate Research Sector visa?
You can apply for this visa if:
- this is your first application for an Australia Student visa
- you are applying for a subsequent Australia Student visa
- you have a relative in Australia already on a student visa
What a Postgraduate Research Sector visa lets you do
If your Postgraduate Research Sector visa is approved:
- you may study in Australia at your participating educational provider
- after commencing your studies you may work unlimited hours
- you may be accompanied by eligible dependent family members
- your partner / spouse may join you and study in Australia for up to three months
Visa Applicants
Postgraduate Sector visa eligibility criteria
When you apply for your visa, you must be accepted in a full-time registered or part-registered course.
Financial requirements
You must show that you have sufficient funds to cover all expenses, including travel and living expenses for the duration of your stay.
If you have a partner or dependent children you must also have sufficient funds to cover them even if they do not intend to travel to Australia with you.
Health requirements
To minimise any health risks to the Australian community you are required to undergo a health examination before travelling to Australia.
Character requirements
Trigger heading
Every visa applicant is required to meet the character requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs before entering Australia.