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Student Hub: International Students

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Student Services are a dedicated team responsible for helping international students get started at Torrens and adjust to life in Australia. Providing specialised support and referrals, Student Services can help you with:

  • Understanding student visa conditions - health insurance (OSHC), course progression, study load, and work rights
  • Getting started at Torrens - student email, course structure, subject selection, the online learning platform, facilities, orientation, academic resources, policies, procedures and forms
  • Adjusting to life in Australia - accommodation, employment, transport and driving, safety and security, health and wellbeing, complaints, legal referrals and English language support
  • General enquiries and support

Students completing all or some of their studies in Australia must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Important - You will NOT be eligible to graduate if you do not have a USI, or have not provided one to us, at the time of course completion.

This is a requirement of the Australian Government.

If you do not have a USI, or haven’t provided one to us, please do so as soon as possible. Find out how!

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Important information for you!

Find out about Student Visas, CoE, health cover, IT requirements and more...

ESOS compliance for international students

The 'Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Framework'  applies to the delivery of courses to overseas students who hold an Australian student visa and are studying onshore.

International students must

  • maintain a valid CoE and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the period of studies in Australia
  • advise the University of passport details and any changes to visa status
  • enrol in no more than one-third (33%) of your Higher Education or VET course online
  • enrol in at least one face-to-face subject during a compulsory study period
  • ensure you complete your course within the duration stated in their Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
  • enrol in a full-time course load unless approved for a reduced study load, leave of absence, or compassionate and compelling circumstances, and,
  • abide by the conditions of your student visa

TULC/ELICOS students must undertake a minimum of 20 hours face-to-face scheduled classes per week.

Further information

For questions or concerns about your Visa

Please contact the Department of Home Affairs

For questions about your enrolment

Please contact Student Services

More information on compliance

Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency - TEQSA Return to Compliance FAQs

Scams targeting international students

Scamwatch is warning the Chinese community in Australia about scams threatening Chinese students that involve extortion and threats of arrest.

Read more about scams
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Living in Australia

Find out all about getting set up (accommodation, finance, employment and more), Australian life and culture, getting help and support

Important information

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Student Visa info

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