Visas
It is your responsibility to ensure that your passport and student visa are valid while you are a student in Australia. For more information, please see UOW's Student Visa page.
Department of Home Affairs
Student visas for International students onshore in Australia are handled by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) office in Sydney.
Location: 101 George St, Parramatta NSW 2150
Telephone: 131 881
Website: http://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/
Note: The office is readily accessible by bus or train and is located opposite the Mercure Hotel at Railway Square near Central Train Station. Appointments must be made before going into the Sydney office.
If payment is to be made to DHA, the preferred methods are credit card, bank cheque, EFTPOS or money order.
Frequently asked visa questions
What is the procedure for applying to extend my student visa in Australia?
If you are considering studying at the University of Wollongong for an additional session, consult the UOW Office of Global Student Mobility as soon as possible. You will need to apply to UOW to extend your stay, and your extension will also need to be officially approved in writing by your home university or program.
Once all relevant fees for your second session have been paid (including extension of your OSHC), an Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) will be issued and you will be able to apply to DHA for a student visa extension.
To apply for a visa extension:
Refer to DHA Applying for a Student Visa website for further information.
Work permission
How do I get permission to do part-time work in Australia?
As a Study Abroad & Exchange student you will be studying on a student visa which automatically entitles you to work in Australia under certain conditions. Generally speaking, all Non-Award Student Visas are issued with permission to work – for up to 20 hours a week during sessions and unlimited hours out of session. If you are on a Working Holiday Visa please confirm any conditions with DHA.
Please refer to the DHA website for information on the limits of your work permission.
Can I get part-time work in Wollongong?
It is not easy to find part-time employment and you must not rely on the idea that you can cover your living costs or tuition fees by getting a job. You may not be able to find work related to your area of study. Some students find jobs in restaurants, shops and supermarkets - others get work doing tutoring, telephone sales, deliveries, etc.
Also the UOW Careers & Employability (formerly Careers Central) offers advice on job hunting.