NIT Australia
International Students at NIT Australia
Founded in 2015, the National Institute of Technology (NIT Australia) has trained thousands of international students from across the globe. With more than 1000 graduates from Asia, South America, Europe and the subcontinent, our international graduates work across several industries in information technology, engineering and business roles.
At NIT Australia, we have developed our training resources and methodology from the ground-up for learners studying in Australia with English as their second language. We have facilities and extensive support team to help our international students succeed in their pursuit for better career and life.
Understanding the Student Visa (Subclass 500)
The Student visa (subclass 500) visa allows you to live, work and study in Australia for a maximum of five years, in line with your course.
While studying at NIT, international students are required to comply with their student visa requirements. NIT cannot provide advice on visas and migration issues. Further information on Student visa (subclass 500) including visa conditions is available on the Department of Home Affairs website.
Work rights
Student visa holders can work part-time for up to 40 hours per fortnight and full-time during the official study breaks. Students must not commence working before their course or studies have commenced. To get complete information on student visa work rights visit, www.homeaffairs.gov.au website.
“International students have the same rights as all workers in Australia” – Natalie James, Fair Work Ombudsman
Australia has workplace and minimum wage laws to protect the rights of the workers including those on student visas. For more information about the Australian fair work rights for International Students, click the link below.
Student Welfare and Support Services
NIT Australia provides their student with below welfare and support services:
- Academic Concerns ( Attendance, academic performance and other issues related to your studies at NIT Australia)
- English Language, Language Literacy & Numeracy
- Personal & social problems
- Accommodation issues
- Any disability or other issue which may impact on the ability to participate successfully in learning and assessment
- Financial Hardship
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for International Students
ESOS Information
The Australian Government is committed to ensuring you have a great education experience in Australia. The ESOS Act and related laws protect international students through:
- The ESOS legislation and recent reforms
- The National Code
- The Overseas Students Ombudsman
- The Tuition Protection Service
The ESOS Act and associated legislative framework ensures high quality education services.The ESOS Framework also links with migration laws and imposes visa related reporting requirements on both students and education providers.
Further information about students’ rights and obligations under the ESOS Framework can be found in ESOS Framework Student Fact Sheet which can be downloaded via the following link:
School-aged dependents of International students
To bring school aged children with you when you study in Australia, you will need to arrange for them to attend school.
By law, all children of compulsory school age must be enrolled in school and attend every school day. Schooling may run for thirteen years, divided into a preparatory year (preschool), primary schooling and secondary schooling. All children must attend school until they are 16 years old. 16 and 17 year olds must be enrolled in school or a training organisation, be employed, or be in a combination of these three.
To find out at which age your child can or must attend kindergarten, pre-school or primary school, access the ‘school age calculator’
International Student Orientation
All new students are required to attend an orientation before starting the classes at NIT. The orientation provides important information about your course and information that will assist you in meeting the requirements of your course at NIT Australia.
An orientation session will provide you with the following necessary information:
- Information about NIT and its industry context
- Introduction to key staff members
- Introduction to safety essentials on campus
- A campus tour including classrooms, student areas, student administration/services
- An orientation kit containing all required paperwork for students to complete
- A presentation on important policies for international students including course progress and attendance requirements
- A presentation on VET Training and Assessment approaches, including the principles of competency based training and assessment, RPL and course credit.
- NIT student ID card
Any student who cannot attend Orientation must notify NIT prior to the date of orientation. An opportunity to attend an alternative session on arrival can be scheduled with the relevant administration and training staff in these circumstances; however, there must be compelling or compassionate reasons for non-attendance of orientation and the request must be made prior to the orientation date.
It is the responsibility of students who arrive after the course commencement to catch up on work missed through consultation with the Student Support Officer and the relevant trainers.
Testimonials
What our students say
about NIT
My experience at NIT has been very positive. The trainers are always helpful and respond quickly whenever I have questions, which helped me build strong networking skills. While working as a delivery driver, I used my free time to apply for jobs—and thanks to the knowledge I gained, I was offered a role as a digital marketing coordinator at a private company in Perth. I’m really grateful for the learning environment I received at NIT.
Conrado Pereira
I’m very satisfied with my decision to study the Diploma of IT Networking at NIT Australia. The course includes a good mix of theoretical learning and practical activities, which helps make the content easier to understand. The trainers are experienced, helpful, and always willing to assist students. Studying here has boosted my confidence, and I believe it will give me a competitive edge as I build my career in Australia.
Kieu Phuong
Since I joined NIT, I’ve developed a wide range of hands-on skills, especially related to internet infrastructure and networking equipment. The trainers are experienced and passionate, and their guidance makes learning enjoyable. Combining my background in Business Administration with my current IT studies, I now feel more confident and capable of pursuing a meaningful career.
Daniela Vasquez Alvarado
I was studying at a different college which I didn’t enjoy and I was scared I may have the same experience at NIT, but it was the opposite when I came here which I am happy about. I never thought I would understand programming but gradually I am gaining more knowledge in this field better than I ever thought I would. The trainers work very hard to ensure students get the help we need and I feel like we are a part of a family here.
Nikola Kirsty Parsons
I’m currently doing the Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering to gain more knowledge in fibre and DWDM technologies, which are the future of telecom. The trainers bring a lot of real-world experience, especially from working in the mining and telecom sectors. The classes are informative and well-structured. I would definitely recommend this program to anyone interested in modern networking solutions.
Rosario Merenda
I’ve had a very good experience at NIT thanks to the trainers and staff, who are always helpful and kind. Elaine, the internship manager, is also guiding me through the internship process, which is provided at no extra cost for IT students. What I appreciate most is how the school listens to students and continuously works to improve our overall experience. I truly feel supported here and would recommend NIT to others.
Sangmin Seo (Simon)
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