Search for courses
Explore courses, providers, estimated fees, locations and scholarships.
Open Study Australia Course SearchYour official Australia source shelf
The Australia tabs worth keeping open.
Study. Work. Visas. Daily life. I sorted the useful official links so you can get to the original source without opening dozens of tabs.
.gov.au firstOfficial national sources
Most links go to Australian Government websites. A few go to official services such as ComparED by QILT.Check courses for international students
Confirm that a course and provider are registered for people studying in Australia on a student visa.
Search CRICOSCompare universities and outcomes
Compare student experience and graduate outcome information by institution and study area.
Open ComparED by QILTCheck a higher education provider
Use the national regulator’s register to check a university or higher education provider.
Open the TEQSA register guidanceCheck a vocational training provider
Search Australia’s national register of vocational education and training providers.
Search Training.gov.auResearch Australian occupations
Explore employment and labour-market information by occupation, industry and region.
Open Jobs and Skills AtlasCheck reported occupation shortages
This is a point-in-time view of recruitment difficulty. A shortage does not promise a job, visa or migration pathway.
Keep these questions separate: Is the occupation in shortage? Is it eligible for a particular visa, and do you meet every requirement?
Check the Occupation Shortage ListUnderstand your rights at work
Your workplace rights apply regardless of where you came from. Read the official guidance before accepting unfair treatment.
Read Fair Work guidanceApply for a Tax File Number
A TFN is free. Apply through the Australian Taxation Office instead of paying someone to do it.
Open the official TFN pageCheck your correct pay rate
Use Fair Work information and tools to check minimum pay rates and workplace conditions.
Check pay and wagesExplore visa options
Use the Home Affairs starting tool, then read the complete page for any visa you are considering.
Open Visa FinderCheck skilled occupation eligibility
Different visa programs use different occupation lists and requirements. An occupation appearing here does not mean you qualify.
Search skilled occupation listsCheck your own visa conditions
Use VEVO to see the conditions attached to your visa instead of relying on a general social media summary.
Check VEVOFind legitimate migration help
Learn who can legally provide immigration assistance, then check an individual agent’s registration before paying.
Understand living costs
Use national guidance as a starting point, then calculate for your city, household and lifestyle.
Set up everyday essentials
Start with the official information that applies to your accommodation, health cover or study.
Know where to get help
Start with your provider’s internal complaints process for an education problem. The correct external service depends on the provider and issue.
More honest Australia conversationsStill have questions?
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