However, we suggest that you contact the Department of Home Affairs about potential impacts this may have on your student visa and visa options for post-study work in Australia.
If you do not plan to travel to Australia to complete your studies by 30 June 2023, you may need to apply to enrol as an external candidate. Please discuss your circumstance with your supervisory team.
Please note this may impact your visa options for post-study work in Australia and your CoE will be cancelled, which may result in your visa cancellation.
You must contact the Department of Home Affairs about any potential impacts should you choose not to study in Australia after 30 June 2023.
I am currently, or will be, overseas for research-related purposes (conferences, fieldwork, or an exchange program) and won’t be returning to Australia by 30 June 2023. What do the requirements mean for me?
You must ensure that an approved Study Away application is in place.
I am a new graduate research international student waiting for the outcome of my student visa application. What should I do?
You must be in Australia before the Graduate Research School will enrol you formally into your research course.
If your proposed start date has passed and you are awaiting the outcome of your student visa application, the Graduate Research School will contact you to change (defer) your commencement date.
