Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) and Student Visa
The Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 and subsidiary legislation/standards (ESOS Framework) protects the interests of international students by setting out standards for education providers. These standards include requirements for staff capability, educational resources and facilities, marketing of courses and placement of students. The ESOS Framework also provides tuition fee protection for international students (known as ‘overseas students’ in the ESOS Framework).
The ESOS framework requires providers to ensure certain information is available to international students, including prospective students. This information is included on our website (particularly the Company Policies webpage) and your offer letter, if you have received one. For Diploma programs, please note you are required to follow UNSW Sydney’s policies and procedures on UNSW Sydney’s website: www.gs.unsw.edu.au/policy/findapolicy/policylist.html
In order to deliver programs to overseas students on student visas, UNSW Global Pty Limited is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). You can find our registration information here: provider code 01020K. We also deliver some programs on behalf of the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney), including Diploma, Foundation and Transition programs. CRICOS information for those courses is available at UNSW Sydney’s CRICOS page under provider code 00098G. Please find a summary of registered programs below (note some programs may not be offered from time to time):
| Provider Code | Provider Name | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01020K | UNSW Global Pty Ltd | 0101955 | International English |
| 01020K | UNSW Global Pty Ltd | 043924M | Career English (Intermediate to Advanced) |
| 01020K | UNSW Global Pty Ltd | 0101955 | English for Engineering, Science and Technology |
| 01020K | UNSW Global Pty Ltd | 0101955 | English for Law (Upper Intermediate to Advanced) (5 to 20 weeks) |
| 01020K | UNSW Global Pty Ltd | 0101955 | English for Medical Professionals (Upper Intermediate to Advanced) |
| 01020K | UNSW Global Pty Ltd | 067186J | English Language Programs |
| 01020K | UNSW Global Pty Ltd | 090804G | Essential English |
| 01020K | UNSW Global Pty Ltd | 043922B | General English (Elementary to Advanced) |
| 01020K | UNSW Global Pty Ltd | 080692D | University English Entry Course (UEEC) |
| 01020K | UNSW Global Pty Ltd | 084609E | Tertiary Orientation Program (TOP) (5 weeks) |
| 01020K | UNSW Global Pty Ltd | 080691E | Foundation English Entry Course (FEEC) |
| 01020K | UNSW Global Pty Ltd | 043923A | Essential Academic English (Intermediate to Upper Intermediate) |
| 00098G | The University of New South Wales (UNSW) | 095862A | Diploma in Science |
| 00098G | The University of New South Wales (UNSW) | 095863M | Diploma in Engineering |
| 00098G | The University of New South Wales (UNSW) | 102394F | Diploma in Business |
| 00098G | The University of New South Wales (UNSW) | 102393G | Diploma in Computer Science |
| 00098G | The University of New South Wales (UNSW) | 060623E | Transition Program |
| 00098G | The University of New South Wales (UNSW) | 095626B | Extended Foundation Program |
| 00098G | The University of New South Wales (UNSW) | 019277D | Standard Plus Foundation Program |
| 00098G | The University of New South Wales (UNSW) | 000725G | Standard Foundation Program |
Your Student Visa
You must meet your Student Visa conditions. You can find out your visa conditions and entitlements online using VEVO.
Please ensure you:
- Complete your program within the time-frame of your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE);
- Notify us of your Australian address within 7 days of arriving or changing your address. This is done through the Student Portal https://my.unswglobal.unsw.edu.au/ (or UNSW Sydney’s portal for Diploma students: https://my.unsw.edu.au/);
- Maintain your enrolment status, satisfactory academic progress and attendance requirements;
- Maintain your Overseas Student Health Cover for the period of your stay; and
- Maintain your approved accommodation, support and general welfare arrangements if you are under 18 years’ old;
Note: the above list is not an exhaustive list of your visa conditions – please visit VEVO.
Changes to your enrolment or your length of study might also affect your current student visa.
If you change the type of your visa, or become a permanent Australian resident, you will need to update your details as soon as possible.
More information on the ESOS Framework
- Student rights and responsibilities under the ESOS Act (PDF, 390 KB)
- Overview of the National Code 2018
- The National Code 2018
- Tuition Protection Service
Further support
From arrival to final exams, UNSW Global provides a range of services that are designed to support you throughout your journey with us. For further information and contact details, please visit: https://www.unswglobal.unsw.edu.au/programs-courses/things-to-know/student-support/
Additional information on the ESOS Framework is available on the Department of Education, Skills and Employment website: https://internationaleducation.gov.au/regulatory-information/Pages/Regulatoryinformation.aspx.
