STUDENT VISAS

Do you want to study in Australia?

Many hundreds of thousands of students, from all over the world, travel to Australia every year to study in our world class educational institutions. You too could be one of them. Your Australian qualifications will be internationally recognised and useful. You will have a standard of living in Australia during your studies that is second to none.

Justin Rickard & Associates has a 100% track record of success with student visas and is associated with some of Australia 's best colleges and campuses. As a triple university degree graduate himself Justin Rickard knows the lifetime value of an excellent education and wants to share his knowledge, skills and experience with you.

Please tell us what course you want to study in Australia when you complete and return your online questionnaire and resume. The type of student visa you can obtain depends on your country of residence, ability with English and the course you are interested in. There is almost always a course and a student visa just for you.

Step 1 – What course do you want to study?

• English language studies
• Secondary education
• Vocational education and training (VET)
• Technical and further education (TAFE)
• Foundation studies
• Higher education
• Study abroad and exchange programs
• MBA programs

Step 2 – Finding an Australian Education Provider

Before you can apply for a visa, you should get a letter of offer from the institution you applied for. You will only be issued with a student visa for study in Australia if you seek to undertake a full-time course that is accredited and registered by the Australian Government. 

Step 3– Applying for your Visa – We can help!

The Overseas Student Program (OSP) allows people who are not Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents to study in Australia . A person who would like to study under this program must obtain a Student Visa before they can commence a course of study. To be granted a Student Visa, you must undertake a registered course on a full-time basis. If you wish to study in Australia for over 3 months, you need to apply for a Student Visa and satisfy specific visa criteria depending on the level of education you wish to complete and also your country of Citizenship.

At present, the Overseas Student Program provides for the following visa subclasses:

• Applying for a course
• Visa application services
• Provide Visa Application Forms
• Assistance with filling out visa application
• Medical Examinations: You will be given a list of approved doctors and special forms for the doctor to complete.
• We will submit and lodge your application with the applicable Australian Embassy or DIMA Office.

Obtaining medical insurance

All students must show evidence that they have health insurance cover before a visa can be issued. In many cases you can pay the compulsory medical insurance (Overseas Student Health Cover, or OSHC for short) premium to the education institution which will pay the health insurer on your behalf. If you are a student sponsored by AusAID you will not need to pay the OSHC yourself but you will need to provide proof that AusAID supports your application.

Step 5 - Receiving your visa

When your application is successful you will be issued with a Multiple Entry Visa allowing you to travel backwards and forwards to Australia within the period for which the visa has been granted. That period will depend on the course for which you have been accepted. Your visa can be cancelled if you discontinue your studies or fail to meet the conditions of your visa.