International students coming to Australia are required to declare that they have sufficient funds to meet their course, living and travel expenses for the duration of their stay as part of their visa application. In addition, international student visa holders are granted permission to work up to 20 hours per week while their course is in session (excluding any work undertaken as a registered component of their course of study or training) and unrestricted hours during holiday periods.

For more information on visa requirements, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship can be contacted on 131 881.

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