A school place, Australia

What you can look up

CRICOS, Australia's list of schools and courses for students from abroad. Updated on 14 October 2026.

The Student visa costs AUD 2,500 on the Australian government's own page, updated on 14 October 2026. Any other charge should be on that same government page.

Student Visa Application Charge increase

What the list cannot tell you

That your Confirmation of Enrolment or your letter is real. Only the school can tell you.

Signs to watch for

A course that is not on CRICOS.

The Department of Home Affairs: "You must be enrolled in a full time course registered on the ... (CRICOS)"

Student visa (subclass 500), updated on 14 October 2026.

Only the government that issues the visa decides.

This shows you where to look. It is not advice about your own case.