| Eligibility for admission |
Bachelor’s:
Based on HSC (Grade 12) results
IELTS: 6.5 (min 6.0)
PTE: 58 (min 54)
Master’s:
Based on Bachelor’s CGPA
IELTS: 6.5–7.0 (min 6.0)
PTE: 58–65
PhD:
Based on Master’s/Bachelor’s CGPA
IELTS: 6.5–7.0 (min 6.0)
PTE: 58–65
Diploma:
Based on SSC/HSC results
IELTS: 6.0 (min 5.5)
PTE: 50–54 |
Bachelor’s:
Based on HSC (Grade 12) results
IELTS: 6.5 (min 6.0)
PTE: 58 (min 54)
Master’s:
Based on Bachelor’s CGPA
IELTS: 6.5–7.0 (min 6.0)
PTE: 58–65
PhD:
Based on Master’s/Bachelor’s CGPA
IELTS: 6.5–7.0 (min 6.0)
PTE: 58–65
Diploma:
Based on SSC/HSC results
IELTS: 6.0 (min 5.5)
PTE: 50–54 |
Bachelor’s:
Based on HSC (Grade 12) results
IELTS: 6.5 (min 6.0)
PTE: 58 (min 54)
Master’s:
Based on Bachelor’s CGPA
IELTS: 6.5–7.0 (min 6.0)
PTE: 58–65
PhD:
Based on Master’s/Bachelor’s CGPA
IELTS: 6.5–7.0 (min 6.0)
PTE: 58–65
Diploma:
Based on SSC/HSC results
IELTS: 6.0 (min 5.5)
PTE: 50–54 |
Bachelor’s:
Based on HSC (Grade 12) results
IELTS: 6.5 (min 6.0)
PTE: 58 (min 54)
Master’s:
Based on Bachelor’s CGPA
IELTS: 6.5–7.0 (min 6.0)
PTE: 58–65
PhD:
Based on Master’s/Bachelor’s CGPA
IELTS: 6.5–7.0 (min 6.0)
PTE: 58–65
Diploma:
Based on SSC/HSC results
IELTS: 6.0 (min 5.5)
PTE: 50–54 |
| Main student route |
Study Permit |
Student Visa (Subclass 500) |
Fee Paying Student Visa |
Student Visa |
| Institution requirement |
Must study at a DLI |
Must choose a CRICOS-registered course/provider |
Must have an offer from an approved education provider |
Must have admission from a licensed student sponsor |
| Admission document |
LOA (Letter of Acceptance) |
CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment) |
Offer of Place |
CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) |
| Course selection focus |
Academic match, study progression, career relevance |
Academic match, GS alignment, course relevance |
Academic match, genuine study purpose, practical progression |
Academic match, genuine student profile, progression |
| Genuine student concept |
Study plan / SOP logic matters in application assessment |
GS requirement applies for Student visa applications lodged on or after 23 March 2024 |
Must show genuine intentions to study |
Must satisfy the genuine student requirement |
| What to check before choosing school |
DLI status, program length, province, tuition, PGWP relevance |
CRICOS registration, course level, tuition, location, post-study relevance |
Approved provider, course level, tuition, location |
Sponsor status, course level, tuition, CAS readiness |
| Offer stage note |
Post-secondary LOAs are subject to verification by the DLI |
A valid CoE is required for decision |
Offer of Place must come from an approved provider |
CAS is issued by sponsor and is used for visa application |
| Extra admission-related point |
Many applicants now also need a PAL/TAL, unless exempt |
Document list depends on country/passport and provider risk settings |
Offer, funds, and genuine intention all connect closely at student visa stage |
CAS does not guarantee visa approval by itself |