CRICOS Registration
Registration on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) is managed by the Department of Education, Australian Government.
Legal and Regulatory Framework
CRICOS registration operates within the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018 and the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Framework.
Enrolment and Service Delivery Conditions
Education institutions can only enrol and deliver education services to students in Australia on a student visa if they are registered on CRICOS.
Provider Application Process
Any provider intending to offer education or training services to students must apply for registration to the ESOS agency for their education sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who manages CRICOS registration?
CRICOS registration is managed by the Department of Education, Australian Government.
What framework governs CRICOS registration?
CRICOS registration operates within the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Framework and the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.
When can an institution enrol student visa holders?
Institutions can only enrol and deliver education services to students in Australia on a student visa if they are registered on CRICOS.
How does a provider become registered?
Any provider intending to offer education or training services to students must apply for registration to the ESOS agency for their education sector.