Can I change to another education provider?

If a student holds a student visa for study in Australia, the student must remain with the education provider with whom they originally enrolled for the first six months of their course, or if the course is less than six months, for the duration of the course. If a student is undertaking a pre-requisite course, they must remain with the provider of the pre-requisite course for the length of that course, and then with the education provider providing the principal course of study for the first six months.

Only in exceptional circumstances will a student be allowed to change education provider during the period described above.

If a student intends to change education providers, they must inform their current education provider.

If a student wishes to transfer to another education provider within the first six months of commencing their course with their principal education provider (i.e Murdoch University) they must request a "Letter of Release" from Murdoch International and provide an offer letter from the educational provider they wish to transfer to. This request should be addressed to the Director of International Affairs and will be assessed by the Director International Affairs. The request should demonstrate the exceptional circumstances in which a release could be granted.

If a student is declined this request in the first instance an appeal may be made to the Director of International Affairs with supplementary information to be provided for assessment.

If a student wishes to change education providers after six months of completing their principal course with Murdoch, a Letter of Release is not required.

If after arrival in Australia, a student wishes to study a new principal course, in a different education sector to their current principal course, they must apply for a new student visa using Form 157A.

For accurate visa application charges, please check the Fees and Charges section on the DIAC website.