Change of Immigration Status

All enquiries and applications for Australian Permanent Residency (PR) must be made directly to DIAC.

If you receive Australian Permanent Residency (or some other immigration status that entitles you to the educational benefits of PR) during your time at the University of Adelaide, you may be eligible to change to an Australian fee-based enrolment (AFBE) or apply for a Commonwealth Supported place. For further information on Commonwealth Supported places please visit the Commonwealth Government website at www.goingtouni.gov.au.

You need to be aware that both AFBE and Commonwealth Supported places are subject to quotas.

The Australian resident quotas for Medicine (MBBS program) are strictly controlled and the competition for places is extremely high. Automatic transfer from an international to Australian fee-based enrolment cannot be guaranteed. For further information please contact the Faculty of Health Sciences.

If you have received Australian Permanent Residency, you should:

1. Make sure that you have been granted full PR, and not Temporary Residency. If you are not sure or have any questions talk to International Student Centre staff. Please bring your passport.
2. Talk to your department or school about any restrictions that may affect you changing to an Australian fee-based enrolment or Commonwealth Supported place.
3. Take evidence of your immigration status to the Student Centre - staff will amend your records to reflect your new migration status and can provide you with information on AFBE or how to apply for a Commonwealth Supported place.
4. If you are successful in changing to an AFBE place, you need to notify the Student Finance Office (SFO) so that your tuition fee invoices can be adjusted. Email SFO with your full name, student number and a brief description of your situation.

Please note that you must inform the University of your change of migration status before your course census dates in order to qualify for an Australian fee based enrolment. The census dates for semester-based programs are 31 March for Semester 1, and 31 August for Semester 2. Further information about census dates is available at www.adelaide.edu.au/student/dates/critical_dates_08/.