What Is a CRICOS Course?

✅ Why CRICOS Matters for International Students

Why CRICOS-Registered Courses Are Important

CRICOS helps protect international students and ensures education providers meet Australia’s quality standards. Courses listed on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) are monitored under strict government regulations.

This means:

• Your qualification is officially recognised in Australia.
• The education provider meets national quality standards.
• You have access to student support services.
• You are eligible to study on a Student Visa (Subclass 500).

CRICOS and Your Student Visa (Subclass 500)

If you plan to apply for an Australian Student Visa, both your education provider and your course must be registered on CRICOS.

Without CRICOS registration, you cannot obtain a Student Visa for that course.

This is why verifying course registration is one of the first steps when planning to study in Australia.

What Types of Courses Are Covered?

Registered courses are available across a wide range of study areas, including:

• English language courses (ELICOS)
• Certificates and Diplomas (VET courses)
• Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees
• Doctoral and postgraduate programs

No matter your career goals, Australia offers thousands of approved courses for international students.

How to Check if a Course Is Registered

You can verify a course by:

• Checking the provider’s CRICOS code
• Searching the official CRICOS register
• Confirming the course details with your education provider or Study Gurus