CRICOS stands for the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. It is the official Australian government register that lists education providers and courses approved to teach international students studying on a student visa in Australia.
Only courses and institutions listed on the CRICOS register are authorised to enrol overseas students.
CRICOS Finder is an independent search tool that helps users explore publicly available information about CRICOS-registered education providers, courses, and study locations across Australia. The website organizes official CRICOS data into simple, structured pages that make it easier to browse courses by provider, city, or study area.
No. CRICOS Finder is an independent informational website and is not affiliated with the Australian Government. For official information about CRICOS providers and courses, users should always refer to the official CRICOS register.
CRICOS Finder uses publicly available data from the official CRICOS register maintained by the Australian Government.
The dataset includes information about:
The data is processed and organized to make it easier to search and compare education options.
No. CRICOS Finder is a search and discovery platform only. Applications must be made directly with the education provider or through official application channels.
Before applying for a course, students should verify important details directly with the education provider or through the official CRICOS register. Course availability, tuition fees, duration, and campus locations may change over time.
CRICOS Finder is primarily designed for international students who want to explore study opportunities in Australia. The website may also be useful for education agents, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the structure of CRICOS-registered education providers and courses.
Users can:
If you notice incorrect provider information, course details, or other issues on the website, you can contact the site operator using the Contact page. Feedback and correction requests help improve the accuracy of the platform.