The cost of studying in Australia depends on the institution and the level of studies you choose. Australia offers diverse study options for international students with over 1,200 institutions and over 22,000 courses to choose from.

You can study at all levels from primary and secondary education to vocational/technical education and training (VET), from English courses to higher education (even at universities) you can take a bachelor’s degree or take a short course while working or visiting the country .

This includes the law on educational services for foreign students of the year 2000 (ESOS) and the National Professional Code. These laws provide nationally consistent standards for providers of education and training services for international students.

As an international student on a visa/student visa, you must study at an institution and take a course that are registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

Registration with CRICOS ensures that the course and institution meet the high standards expected by international students.
There are also other regulatory and quality control organizations for higher education institutions and VET technical/vocational education and training. These government organizations are responsible for registering or renewing the accreditation of the courses. These organizations are:

Higher education, higher education quality and standards agency (TEQSA). Technical education and training/vocational training (VET). Australian Skills Quality Authority ASQA.