Guides

Every guide on StudyAU — sorted by most recently updated.

• CRICOS Explained: The Register of Australian Education Providers for International Students

  8 Mar, 2026

  CRICOS: Commonwealth Register of International Student Courses. What it is, how to verify provider, course codes. Essential for student visa.

• Safety in Australia — Crime Rates, Common Scams, and Emergency Services

  4 Mar, 2026

  Australia is safe overall (low violent crime). Common scams: fake job offers, dating/romance fraud, rental scams. Emergency: 000. Non-emergency police: 131 444.

• Pre-Master, ELICOS, and English Pathways in Australia: Packaged Offers for International Students

  2 Mar, 2026

  Pre-Master, ELICOS, Diploma of English in Australia: pathway to degree study. Packaged offers, English language preparation, academic bridging.

• PRISMS and Condition 8202: How Education Providers Report Student Progress to Home Affairs

  26 Feb, 2026

  PRISMS reporting and condition 8202: course progress, attendance, non-compliance. What triggers visa cancellation. Student obligations.

• Climate and Seasons in Australian Cities — What to Pack and Expect

  24 Feb, 2026

  Sydney: humid summers, mild winters (10–26°C). Melbourne: 4-seasons-in-a-day (8–25°C). Brisbane: subtropical year-round (15–30°C). Perth: Mediterranean heat (8–35°C). Adelaide: moderate (7–27°C).

• Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional Visa: 5-year provisional visa leading to PR

  21 Feb, 2026

  Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional grants a 5-year provisional visa via regional work. Transition to 191 permanent residency after 5 years. Lower points than 189/190.

• VET and TAFE vs University in Australia: When Each Makes Sense, 485 PVEW Stream

  17 Feb, 2026

  TAFE and VET in Australia: 1–3 years, AUD 15k–25k/year. Skilled trades, practical focus. Compare university pathway, 485 PVEW visa stream.

• Character Requirement for Student Visa: Police Clearance Certificate Guide

  14 Feb, 2026

  Character requirement for Subclass 500: police clearance certificate, criminal history, character assessment. Which countries require clearance.

• Grocery Shopping and Food Costs — Supermarkets, Markets, and Budget Tips

  12 Feb, 2026

  Australian groceries cost A$60–$80/week (cook at home). Big supermarkets: Coles, Woolworths, ALDI. Markets are 20–30% cheaper. Budget meal ideas: pasta, rice, frozen veg.

• How Australian ATAR Converts From International Qualifications: A-Level, IB, and Non-Western Systems

  8 Feb, 2026

  ATAR is Australia's main admissions metric. Learn how A-Level, IB, Indian (NEET/12th), Chinese (Gaokao), Vietnamese, and other systems convert. Understand equivalent entry thresholds.

• PhD and Higher Degree by Research (HDR) in Australia: Scholarships, Funding, and Application Process

  6 Feb, 2026

  PhD and HDR in Australia: 3–4 years, RTP scholarships cover tuition + AUD 28k/year stipend. Top universities UNSW, Melbourne, ANU. Competitive entry.

• Subclass 190 State Nominated Visa: Permanent residency with state sponsorship

  2 Feb, 2026

  Subclass 190 State Nominated Visa grants permanent residency via points and state nomination. Lower points required than 189; each state sets occupations and priorities.