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On a student visa, the course should be on CRICOS. Higher education providers are listed on the TEQSA National Register, and many vocational providers are regulated by ASQA. If a provider closes or stops teaching your course, the Tuition Protection Service is the official place to start.
Courses and providers
How do you check a course is open to international students?
On a student visa, the course should be on CRICOS, and you can search the register before you pay a deposit. Higher education providers are listed on the TEQSA National Register, and many vocational providers are regulated by ASQA.
- Study AustraliaChecked 24 Oct 2026Study AustraliaThe Australian Government’s site for international students, from choosing a course to arriving. (opens in a new tab)
- CRICOSChecked 24 Oct 2026CRICOSThe register of institutions and courses that can be offered to international students. (opens in a new tab)
- CRICOSChecked 24 Oct 2026Search CRICOS coursesLook up a course or provider before you pay a deposit. If it is not on CRICOS, ask why. (opens in a new tab)
- TEQSAChecked 24 Oct 2026TEQSA National RegisterThe authoritative list of registered higher education providers in Australia. (opens in a new tab)
- TEQSAChecked 24 Oct 2026Check a higher education providerHow to read the National Register, and why an unregistered provider cannot award a higher education qualification. (opens in a new tab)
If a provider closes
What if your education provider closes?
If a provider closes or stops teaching your course, the Tuition Protection Service is the official place to start. ASQA publishes steps for vocational students, including international students, if a provider shuts.
- ASQAChecked 24 Oct 2026When a training provider closesASQA’s steps for vocational students, including international students, if a provider shuts. (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition Protection ServiceChecked 24 Oct 2026Tuition Protection ServiceHelp to continue study or seek a refund if your provider cannot deliver the course. (opens in a new tab)
Sources
The answers above use these official pages. If a page and Life in Australia disagree, follow the official page.
- Study Australia (opens in a new tab) — Study Australia
- CRICOS (opens in a new tab) — CRICOS
- Search CRICOS courses (opens in a new tab) — CRICOS
- TEQSA National Register (opens in a new tab) — TEQSA
- Check a higher education provider (opens in a new tab) — TEQSA
- When a training provider closes (opens in a new tab) — ASQA
- Tuition Protection Service (opens in a new tab) — Tuition Protection Service