Find out if your program requires you to get a student visa. Depending on the country you currently live in and the length of your study program, you may or may not need a visa. Typically, if you are going to be in the country for longer than six months, you need a visa. Otherwise, you can usually study without a visa. Only the school you are going to, and the school you currently attend, can tell you whether you need a visa.
Fill out the application for the Australian Student Visa on the Australia Study Site website Fill out the and submit the application online. Or, print out the application, fill it in, and send it to the address listed at the top of the application.
Answer the questions on the interview portion of the application. These include questions about why you want to study in Australia, what school you want to attend, and the duration of your study program. Other questions concern your study history, future plans and a little bit about your personality.