According to new visa regulations, foreign students cannot change their course of study without receiving permission from Minister.
A student visa to study in Australia comes with a number of restrictions.
The following condition(s) might be attached to a student visa:
- 8104 – Work restriction: 40 hours a fortnight
- 8105 – Work restriction
- 8201 – Maximum 3 months study
- 8202 – Meet course requirements
- 8203 – Limited study change
- 8204 – Study limitations
- 8303 – Not be disruptive
- 8501 – Maintain adequate health insurance
- 8516 – Continue to satisfy the criteria for the grant of the visa
- 8517 – Maintain adequate arrangements for the education of your school-age dependants
- 8518 – Maintain adequate arrangements for your education
- 8532 – Maintaining welfare arrangements for minors
- 8533 – Inform provider of address
- 8534 – No further stay
- 8535 – No further stay
Australian government has introduced or expanded on two new conditions: 8204 and 8303.
You can find more details on : https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/already-have-a-visa/check-visa-details-and-conditions/see-your-visa-conditions?product=500#