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Only in limited cases. From 2 October 2026, most temporary visa holders in Australia (for example, Working Holiday, Visitor or Temporary Graduate visa holders) can no longer apply for a Student visa while in Australia. They need to apply from outside Australia and also be outside Australia when the visa is granted. Applications lodged before 2 October 2026 are assessed under the old rules.
If you already hold a Student visa, you may still be able to apply for another Student visa in Australia if you:
need up to 12 more months to complete your main course with the same education provider
are sponsored by DFAT or Defence
are applying to study for a PhD, or for primary or secondary school studies
have completed your main course with an AQF level (such as a Certificate, Diploma or degree) and are progressing to a course at a higher AQF level (if you completed a higher education course, the next course must also be a higher education course)
have completed your school studies and are progressing to a course without an AQF level, or have completed a course without an AQF level (such as an English course) and are progressing to a course with an AQF level
cannot continue your course because your education provider has defaulted.
Have a look at your current Visa Grant Letter and check the conditions listed in there, as a “No further stay” condition also prevents you from applying in Australia.
I’m on a Working Holiday or Visitor visa. What are my options?
You can still study in Australia, but you will usually need to apply for your Student visa from outside Australia and stay outside Australia until the visa is granted. Many students plan this around a trip home or travel overseas, so it pays to start early and check when your current visa expires.
Study Anywhere can help you prepare an offshore application while you are still in Australia:
choosing a course and school, and getting your enrolment (CoE)
Flexible timetable
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