Student visa Sub class

There are a number of different types of student visas. The following subclasses are based on the education sector of your main course of study (the principal course):

570 – Independent ELICOS
571 – Schools
572 – Vocational Education and Training
573 – Higher Education
574 – Postgraduate Research
575 – Non-Award
576 – AusAID or Defence

Assessment levels

This information sheet contains a list of the current Assessment Levels for all passports and education sectors in Australia’s Student Visa Program (SVP). These Assessment Levels came into effect on 27 March 2010 and apply to student visa applications made on or after this date.

Applying for a Student visa

Use the Student (Temporary) (Class TU) visa form if you intend to apply for a Student visa in Australia. You must identify your highest Assessment Level(Click) before you can proceed with your student visa application.

* Please see more details in http://www.immi.gov.au/students/students/chooser/