Whether you’re planning further study, applying for your next course, looking for scholarships or exploring your visa and migration options, IDP can support you with what comes next.


What international student services are available through IDP?

IDP offers international student services to support you throughout your study journey, from choosing a course and applying to university to planning what comes next. You can get help with course advice, university applications, scholarships, IELTS, visa and migration support, PR pathway planning, health cover, accommodation, money transfers, student banking and other student essentials.

Find your next course

Compare courses and universities based on your qualifications, budget, career goals and migration plans.

Apply For Your Next Course

Visa and migration help

Your study and work plans can affect your visa options. Understand visa requirements or get expert support with migration planning.

Explore Migration Services

Apply to university

Ready for your next course? Get help understanding entry requirements, preparing your documents and submitting your application.

Apply To University

Book IELTS

Need IELTS for further study, work or migration? Access official preparation resources and book your IELTS test now.

Book IELTS

Access student essentials

Get support with health cover, accommodation, money transfers, student banking, ISIC and other everyday needs.

Explore Student Essentials

Plan your PR pathway

Build a stronger PR pathway by planning your course, career, study location and other key decisions early.

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Why thousands of international students choose IDP

We can help you prepare, understand your IELTS score requirements, and book your IELTS.

We’ve helped thousands of students globally achieve their international study goals.

How your IDP consultation works

Our international student services are designed to connect you with the right support for where you are in your journey. Here’s what you can expect when you reach out to IDP.

Step 1: Submit an enquiry

Once you submit your enquiry, an IDP agent will contact you within 24 hours to understand what you need and connect you with the right support. 

Step 2: Talk to an IDP counsellor 

This is your chance to talk about your plans, goals and questions. Whether you need help applying for your next course, preparing for IELTS, booking your IELTS test, accessing student essentials or exploring your migration options, we’ll help you understand what support is available. 

Step 3: Get help with your next step 

Once we understand what you need, we’ll help you move forward. This could include course and application support, access to student services or connecting you with our migration experts for personalised visa and migration support. 

 

Frequently asked questions about international student services


What IDP services are available for international students?

IDP supports international students with course and university advice, university applications, scholarships, IELTS, visa and migration support, PR pathway planning, OSHC, accommodation, money transfers, student banking and other student essentials. You can access these services while studying in Australia or when planning your next step.

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Is IDP support free for international students?

Yes. IDP’s study counselling and course application support are free for international students. Fees may apply to migration and some third-party services.

Can IDP help me choose my next course in Australia?

Yes. An IDP counsellor can help you compare courses and universities based on your qualifications, budget, career goals and plans.

Can IDP help me apply to an Australian university?

Yes. IDP can help you understand entry requirements, prepare the documents you need and submit applications to our partner institutions.

Can IDP help me find scholarships?

Yes. IDP can help you explore scholarships from Australian education institutions and find opportunities that may match your course and circumstances.

Can IDP help with my Student visa?

Yes. We can help you understand general Student visa information and connect you with our migration experts if you need personalised visa advice or application support.

Does IDP provide migration advice?

Yes. Our migration experts can help you understand your visa options, prepare visa applications and explore migration pathways based on your circumstances and long-term goals.

Can IDP help me organise OSHC?

Yes. IDP can help you compare Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) options and arrange cover that meets your needs and Student visa requirements.

Can IDP help me find student accommodation?

Yes. You can explore student accommodation through IDP’s trusted accommodation partners, including student apartments, homestays and private rentals.

Can IDP help me prepare for IELTS?

Yes. IDP offers official IELTS preparation resources to help you prepare for the test. You can also find test dates and book your IELTS test with IDP.

Can IDP help if I’m already studying in Australia?

Yes. IDP can support you while you’re already in Australia, whether you’re planning further study, applying for your next qualification, preparing for IELTS or thinking about your future study and migration options.

What support can I get when I’m finishing my studies?

IDP can help you explore further study, career and study-to-migrate options as you approach graduation. If you need personalised visa or migration advice, we can also connect you with our migration experts.


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