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- Melbourne Campus: Level 2, 505 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
- Hobart Campus: Unit 1, Level 1, 86 Collins Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000
- Melbourne: +61 (03) 6240 6705
- Hobart: +61 (03) 6295 5296
- RTO Code: 45352
- CRICOS Code: 03683K
Useful Links
Austrade is responsible for the international marketing and promotion of Australian education and training. Austrade has worked with the international education sector to develop a long-term market development roadmap to enable the sustainable growth of the sector into the future.
Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships and fellowships offering the next generation of global leaders an opportunity to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia.
The Australia-India Council (AIC) was established on 21 May 1992, in response to a recommendation by the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, following an inquiry into Australia’s relations with India.
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the policy for regulated qualifications in the Australian education and training system. The AQF was first introduced in 1995 to underpin the national system of qualifications in Australia, encompassing higher education, vocational education and training (VET), and schools. The AQF is the agreed policy of Commonwealth, State and Territory ministers.
The ARC’s purpose is to grow knowledge and innovation for the benefit of the Australian community through funding the highest quality research, assessing the quality, engagement and impact of research and providing advice on research matters.
The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) is the national regulator for Australia’s vocational education and training sector. ASQA regulates courses and training providers to ensure nationally approved quality standards are met.
The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) is the national regulator for Australia’s vocational education and training sector. ASQA regulates courses and training providers to ensure nationally approved quality standards are met.
The Federal Register of Legislation (the Legislation Register) is the authorised whole-of-government website for Commonwealth legislation and related documents. It contains the full text and details of the lifecycle of individual laws and the relationships between them.
The Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman investigates complaints that international students have with private education providers. A private education provider can be a school, college or university in Australia. You can complain about your private education provider if you believe they may not have followed the rules or treated you fairly.
The official Australian Government website that lists all Australian education providers to offer courses to people studying in Australia on student visas and the courses offered.
Home Affairs brings together Australia’s federal law enforcement, national and transport security, criminal justice, emergency management, multicultural affairs and immigration and border-related functions, working together to keep Australia safe.
The Department of Education works with the education sector, other government agencies and ministries to ensure Australia is recognised as a regional and world leader in education and a partner of choice for international collaboration. The department provides leadership and coordination across government, delivering programs and policies, to support mobility and the global exchange of knowledge.
Hobart is Tasmania’s capital city and the second oldest capital in Australia, after Sydney. Located at the entrance to the Derwent River, its well-preserved surrounding bushland reaches close to the city centre and beaches line the shores of the river and estuary beyond.
The Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act)—and associated legislation—form the ESOS Framework. This is the legal framework for the provision of education services to overseas students, and sets out the registration requirements and the ongoing standards for education providers that offer courses to overseas students.
The Overseas Students Ombudsman investigates complaints about problems that overseas students have with private education and training in Australia.
This contains useful Vocational Education links and resources related to vocational choice for study.
The Australian Government offers a range of services and support to help students study overseas.
This is the official Australian Government website for international students. Search for courses, institutions and scholarships, read about studying and living in Australia, watch stories from other students, and learn about Australian education.
The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia’s regulatory and quality agency for higher education. TEQSA’s primary aim is to ensure that students receive a high quality education at any Australian higher education provider.
training.gov.au (TGA) is the official National Register of information on Training Packages, Qualifications, Courses, Units of Competency and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and has been developed for experienced training sector users.
Future Unlimited is the official Australian Government site for studying in Australia. Search for courses, institutions and scholarships, read about studying and living in Australia, watch stories from other students, and learn about Australian education.
General information about living and studying in Australia
- Study in Australia – information about living and studying in Australia: https://www.studyaustralia.gov.au/
- Study Melbourne – the Study Melbourne Student Centre (SMSC) is a ‘one stop shop’ where international students in Victoria can access a range of free support, information and welfare services: https://studymelbourne.vic.gov.au/
- Study Queensland – information on studying, living and working in Queensland: http://www.studyqueensland.qld.gov.au/
- Gold Coast Student Hub: https://www.goldcoaststudenthub.com/
- Study Adelaide – information on studying, living and working in Adelaide: https://studyadelaide.com/
- Study Perth – information on studying, living and working in Perth: https://www.studyperth.com.au/
- Study NT – information on studying, living and working in Australia’s Northern Territory: http://www.studynt.nt.gov.au/
- Study Tasmania – information on studying and living in Tasmania: http://study.tas.gov.au/
- My Future – career information and resources provided as a joint initiative of the Commonwealth, state and territory governments: https://www.myfuture.edu.au
The legal framework for international students in Australia
- Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) – all the education providers who are registered to teach overseas students in Australia: http://cricos.education.gov.au/
- Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) framework – factsheets about the Education Services for Overseas Students framework: https://internationaleducation.gov.au/regulatory-information/pages/regulatoryinformation.aspx
- Tuition Protection Service – assists international students whose education providers are unable to fully deliver their course of study: www.tps.gov.au
- Department of Home Affairs – student visa information: http://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/Trav/Stud
- ISANA International Education Association Inc. – Information and resources for international students about the Education Services for Overseas Students protection framework on http://www.isana.org.au/esosforstudents/
Protecting your human, legal and consumer rights
- Fair Work Ombudsman – takes complaints about work rights and breaches of workplace laws www.fairwork.gov.au/
- Queensland: Caxton Legal Centre inc. – runs a consumer law service. You can get advice about debts, consumer credit or problems with service providers including your education service provider. https://caxton.org.au/
- Victoria: Consumer Affairs Victoria– provides information for international students about renting in Victoria, and general consumer rights: https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/internationalstudents
- Australian Competition and Consumer Commission – ensures that individuals and businesses comply with Australian Competition, fair trading, and consumer protection laws: www.accc.gov.au
- Australian Human Rights Commission – promotes and protects human rights in Australia, including rights against sexual discrimination and harassment: www.humanrights.gov.au
Organisations representing international students:
- Council for International Students Australia (CISA) – the national peak student representative body for international students studying at postgraduate, undergraduate, private college, TAFE, ELICOS and foundation levels: 18 Nov 2022 – Council of International Students Australia – Department of Education, Australian Government – Trove
Organisations representing education providers:
- The Australian Council of Private Education and Training – represents quality private education providers in Australia across all education sectors: 18 Nov 2022 – Council of International Students Australia – Department of Education, Australian Government – Trove
- English Australia is the national peak body for the English language sector of international education in Australia: www.englishaustralia.com.au
Last Updated: August 2025
