What are the requirements for a student visa in Australia?

A student visa is a temporary visa that allows students to stay in Australia for the length of their course. There is a broad range of courses that students can choose to study and it’s important to pick a CRICOS-accredited course. CRICOS stands for Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students.

Australia is one of the the top destinations for international students, with some of the best universities in the world. 

However, students are often discouraged from studying abroad when faced with the complex visa application. While it can be a difficult process to wrap your head around, it’s worth going through to be able to study in a country such as Australia.

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For students to achieve the best score in the Duolingo English Test, it’s important to examine what the test involves and to understand each section. The first question type you will encounter in the test is ‘read and select’. While this subsection has a relatively simple format, mastering this task is vital to setting a strong baseline for your overall performance. 

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The Duolingo English Test provides higher education applicants with a flexible, fast and accessible pathway to prove their English language proficiency. Designed to evaluate practical academic communication, the exam integrates a variety of tasks that assess real-world reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

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For international students preparing to study abroad, mastering the structure of the language proficiency exams they will have to complete can be just as important as learning new vocabulary. 

Applications for the UK’s Chevening scholarships are now open for the 2026-27 academic year.

Chevening scholarships, the British government’s global scholarship programme, are open to students from 160 countries and territories, including China, India, Hong Kong, Japan, Kenya and Malaysia. The number of scholarships available varies from country to country.

The Chevening scholarship is a fully funded scholarship to undertake a master’s course at a UK university. It covers the costs of flights, course fees and accommodation.

How does health insurance work in Canada for international students?

The public healthcare system in Canada (Medicare) is funded by taxes, meaning that all Canadian citizens and permanent residents pay towards the system and have access to it when they need medical aid. As international students do not pay taxes (or pay only partial taxes if working part time), they do not have access to this service and must have private healthcare to access the system.

Healthcare in the United States is very different from systems in other countries as there is no national or universal healthcare system that international students can access.  

Anyone who needs health insurance in the US must choose from individual private care providers and the plans they have on offer. International students will need to research health insurance options before they begin their studies in the US so that they are covered as soon as they arrive. 

What is the Russell Group? 

The Russell Group is an association that represents 24 public research universities in the UK. The group believes that “people and ideas are the key to meeting global challenges. Through world-class research and education, we are helping to create a dynamic economy, stronger communities, and a better future for the UK”.

In Australia, Medicare is the public healthcare system that allows residents of the country to access physical and mental healthcare services. International students in Australia must apply for Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).