Information for New Zealand Students:

New Zealand Students



Travel Options



Travel to Australia takes around 4 hours 20 minutes. Student fares are available through organisations such as STA Travel. STA have branches world wide and using their International Student Identity Card you may be able to pick up lower priced fares.

Passports and Student Visas


New Zealand students do not require a student visa but must have a passport to travel to Australia.

Health Care



Australian Government regulations deem that New Zealand citizens who come to Australia for the specific purpose of study are eligible for Medicare benefits under the Reciprocal Health Care arrangements applicable to New Zealand citizens. Students from New Zealand are entitled to free treatement in a public hospital and a possible part refund of general practitioner fees.