02/10/2026
๐จ IMPORTANT UPDATE: Student Transfer Rules Tightened in Australia ๐ฆ๐บ
From 2 October 2026, international students looking to change their education provider may face a longer transfer requirement.
๐ Whatโs changing?
๐น Until 30 June 2027, students will generally need to complete at least 12 months of their principal/main course before transferring to another education provider.
๐ Previously, the requirement was generally 6 months.
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From 1 July 2027, the requirement is expected to return to 6 months.
โ ๏ธ Important for students:
If you started your course between 6 and 12 months ago, you may now need to wait until you complete the 12-month period before transferring.
Early transfer may still be possible in certain circumstances, including where:
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Your current provider agrees to release you
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Your provider or course is no longer registered
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You have written support from your government sponsor
๐ข Students and education agents should review these changes carefully before making any transfer decisions.
๐ฆ๐บ Planning to study in Australia or considering a provider change? Speak with our education and migration experts before taking the next step.
๐ฉ Asia Pacific Group Melbourne
๐น Level 7, 278 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
๐ฑ 03 7003 8216
๐ง [email protected]
