# Definition of a domestic student

**Source**: https://study.anu.edu.au/apply/domestic-undergraduate/definition-domestic-student
**Parent**: https://study.anu.edu.au/related-information/information-postgraduate-students

A domestic applicant is an applicant who is one of the following:

- Australian citizen (including Australian citizens with dual citizenship)
- New Zealand citizen or a diplomatic or consular representative of New Zealand, a member of the staff of such a representative or the spouse or dependent relative of such a representative, excluding those with Australian citizenship (Note: includes any such persons who have Permanent Resident status)
- a permanent humanitarian visa holder
- a holder of a permanent visa other than a permanent humanitarian visa

If you don't hold one of the above visas or citizenships, you will apply as an international student.

**Related links:**

- [Refugee and humanitarian visas](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-finder/refugee-and-humanitarian)

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