# Gettingastudentvisa
**Source**: https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students/new-students/international-students/student-visas
**Parent**: https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students/admissions-entry/scholarships/how-to-fund-your-phd-or-masters-by-research/UTS-CSC-PhD-Scholarship
Learn how to obtain a Subclass 500 visa in order to study at UTS.
**You will need to obtain a student visa to study in Australia** unless you hold another type of visa that permits you to study. It can take several weeks for your visa application to be processed, so it is important to begin the application process as soon as you receive your offer from UTS.
If you are applying to UTS through a [UTS representative](https://www.uts.edu.au/study/international/student-recruitment-agents/find-agent-your-country), they will help you prepare your student visa application.
If you are applying directly to UTS, refer to the Department of [Home Affairs guide on how to apply for a student visa](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#HowTo) (opens an external site). If you have questions about the application, contact your nearest [Australian immigration office](https://www.uts.edu.au/australian-immigration-offices) (opens an external site).
Below you will find important information which will help you understand student visas in Australia. Remember, it's your responsibility as the visa applicant or holder to be aware of the [conditions and requirements of your student visa](https://www.uts.edu.au/visa-conditions-students-home-affairs) (opens an external site).
### Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
### Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF)
### Biometrics data
### Students under 18
### Extending your stay in Australia
### Bringing your family
### Related Links
[Services and support](https://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/info-international-students/services-and-support)
[If you become a permanent resident](https://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/info-international-students/if-you-become-permanent-resident)
[Your rights and responsibilities](https://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/info-international-students/your-rights-and-responsibilities)