How to get confirmation of enrollment in Australia?

Follow this sequence: Apply for your course and receive an offerAccept the offer and complete any enrolment confirmation formPay your deposit and OSHC where requiredWait for the university to generate and email your Confirmation of EnrolmentIf you’re unsure why it’s delayed, PickMyUni can review your offer and payment proof and help you follow up with the university.

What is a confirmation of enrollment?

It is an official record that you have accepted a place and are eligible to enrol in a specific CRICOS-registered course with an Australian provider. It’s normally issued as an electronic CoE that doubles as your formal confirmation of enrolment letter.

What is CoE in student visa?

For a Student visa (subclass 500), CoE stands for Confirmation of Enrolment – the document that proves you are enrolled in an approved course. You must have a valid CoE for each intended course, and you must hold it when Home Affairs decides your application.

What is an enrollment confirmation form?

This is any form or online task a provider uses to: Accept your offer, orRequest a new / extended CoEExamples include CoE extension applications or “acceptance and enrolment” forms used by universities.

Where can I get my CoE? Who provides CoE in Australia?

Your Confirmation of Enrolment is issued by the education provider (university, college, TAFE, school) through PRISMS, not by PickMyUni or your agent.You usually receive it by email and can download it in your student portal.

What is the main purpose of a confirmation letter?

The main roles of a confirmation of enrolment letter are: To prove to the Australian Government that you are enrolled in a registered courseTo show course details, dates and fees to other bodies (scholarships, banks, etc.)For visa purposes, an official CoE is the document that counts.

Can I study without CoE? Can I apply for a visa without a CoE?

You can only study in the long term as an international student on a Student visa if you hold a valid CoE for your course.For applications made on or after 1 January 2025, a Student visa application without a CoE is generally invalid, except for some special categories listed by Home Affairs.

What is an example of an enrollment letter?

A basic enrollment confirmation letter example might say that: You have accepted an offer for [Course Name]You are enrolled full-time from [Start Date] to [End Date]Your course is CRICOS-registered under [CRICOS Code]The provider supports your Student visa application based on this enrolmentEach university has its own format, but these elements are common across confirmation of enrolment samples.

What is an enrollment confirmation form for extension or new CoE?

This is a specific document used when: You extend your courseYou repeat subjectsYour original CoE will expire before you finishUniversities such as VU and others publish CoE extension application forms outlining evidence required and student declarations, such as understanding visa responsibilities.

Your Complete Guide to the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for Studying in Australia

Q: Does CoE get rejected?

The document itself is rarely “rejected”, but: Your request for a CoE can be refused by the provider if you don’t meet conditions or risk checksYour visa application can be refused even with a CoE if other criteria are not satisfiedSo a CoE is necessary but not enough for visa approval.

Q: What is the confirmation of Enrolment code in Australia?

The CoE code is the unique identifier printed on your Confirmation of Enrolment. You: Enter it in the “eCoE / CoE” field in your Student visa applicationUse the correct code for each course in a packageThis code allows Home Affairs systems to match your visa directly to your enrolment record.

What is a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)?

A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) is an official electronic document issued by a CRICOS-registered Australian education provider that confirms you’ve accepted a place in a specific course. It lists your personal details, course, start and end dates, provider details, estimated fees and a unique confirmation of enrolment code. It is the main proof the Australian Government uses to check that you are a genuine, enrolled student for a Student visa (subclass 500).

In simple terms:

It is your official enrolment confirmation letter in electronic form. Many unis call it a CoE letter Australia or COE Confirmation of Enrolment.
What is CoE in student visa?
The Department of Home Affairs treats the CoE as the only accepted evidence of enrolment when you apply for or hold a Student visa.
For most students this is an eCoE (electronic Confirmation of Enrolment) generated through PRISMS, the national system for international student enrolment.

Why your Confirmation of Enrolment matters for the Student Visa

For a Student visa (subclass 500), you must be enrolled in a registered course and hold a valid Confirmation of Enrolment. Home Affairs states you need a CoE for your course and must hold it at decision time From 1 January 2025, visa applications that don’t include a CoE are treated as invalid, so a Letter of Offer alone is no longer enough.

Key points:

You usually need one Confirmation of Enrolment for each course in a package (for example, English + diploma + degree).
The duration of your visa is closely tied to the end date on your CoE.
A current CoE must be kept for the entire time you are on a Student visa in Australia.

So, for visa purposes, think of it like this: No valid CoE, no valid student pathway.

What has to happen before you get a CoE

You don’t just “request” a Confirmation of Enrolment at random. Most Australian universities only issue a CoE after you accept your offer, meet all conditions and pay the required deposit (and often Overseas Student Health Cover).

Typical pre-CoE checklist:

Receive an offer letter
From Monash, ANU, UniMelb, UQ, UTS, RMIT, La Trobe, Griffith or another CRICOS provider.
Meet academic and English conditions
For conditional offers, you might first need final results, English scores, prerequisite subjects etc.
Accept the offer and sign documents
You usually sign an acceptance form or agreement – this is sometimes called an enrolment confirmation form or “offer acceptance form”.
Pay the required deposit and, if needed, OSHC
Many providers won’t generate a CoE until initial tuition and Overseas Student Health Cover are paid.
Pass any Genuine Student / financial checks
Some universities will run extra checks before generating the CoE, especially after recent integrity alerts around fraudulent applications.

At PickMyUni we constantly see delays here – usually because one small condition in the offer letter was missed.

How to get Confirmation of Enrolment for Australia - Step-by-Step Guide

Getting a Confirmation of Enrolment in Australia is a structured process: choose a course, get an offer, accept it, pay what’s required, then wait for the provider to issue the eCoE via email or portal. Most unis issue it within a few days to a couple of weeks once everything is complete.

Typical step-by-step flow

Choose your course and university
PickMyUni helps you compare options across Monash, ANU, UniMelb, UQ, UTS, RMIT, Griffith, La Trobe and other providers.
Apply and receive an offer letter
You apply directly or through an agent / PickMyUni adviser. The university sends you an offer if you meet entry criteria.
Accept the offer
You sign and return the acceptance and any confirmation of enrolment form or online acceptance task.
Pay the required fees + OSHC
You transfer the deposit specified in the offer plus OSHC if required. Keep the receipt.
The uni issues your CoE
Once your payment and documents are cleared, the provider creates an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment in PRISMS and emails you a PDF or link.
You use the CoE for your visa
You enter the confirmation of enrolment code and upload the CoE file in ImmiAccount as part of the visa application.

PickMyUni advisers can sit with you and check that your course choice, CoE dates and financial plan all line up before you submit your visa.

What’s inside your CoE: fields, codes and what they mean

A Confirmation of Enrolment letter or eCoE carries detailed information that immigration and your university use to verify your study plan: personal details, course name, CRICOS course code, start/end dates, fees, provider details and a unique CoE code that you must enter in your visa application.

A standard confirmation of enrolment sample will usually show:

Your name, date of birth and passport details
Course name and CRICOS course code
Study level (e.g., Bachelor, Master, Diploma)
Start date and expected finish date
Study load (full-time)
Tuition fee amount and any deposit paid
Provider name and campus
CoE code – a unique identifier used in ImmiAccount

What is the Confirmation of Enrolment code in Australia?

This is the CoE code printed near the top of your document. You must:

Enter it exactly as shown in your online visa application
Use the correct code for each course if you are packaging more than one program

CoE at major Australian universities (Monash, ANU, UniMelb, UQ, UTS, RMIT, Griffith, La Trobe)

Every CRICOS-registered university follows the same government rules but their confirmation of enrolment process can feel slightly different in timing, portals and required forms. The pattern is:

accept offer → pay deposit → meet conditions → uni issues CoE through its system

If all this feels messy, PickMyUni can match your uni choice with real processing time feedback from past students so you know what to expect.

CoE forms, letters, checks and samples

Confirmation of Enrolment form

Many institutions use a CoE application or CoE extension form (paper or online) when you:

Need more time to finish your course
Change campuses or courses
Return from leave of absence

Example: Victoria University’s Confirmation of Enrolment Application PDF is a typical case.

Confirmation of Enrolment letter / sample

A confirmation of enrolment letter is either:

The PDF eCoE itself, or
A covering letter that summarises your CoE details for visa or scholarship use.

A simple enrollment letter example might start like:

“This letter confirms that [Student Name], date of birth [DD/MM/YYYY], has accepted a place in the [Course Name] at [University Name] and is enrolled full-time from [Start Date] to [End Date] under CRICOS course code [Code].”

You can pair this with your actual CoE when a third party asks for “proof of enrolment”.

Confirmation of Enrolment check

Students usually check their CoE using:

Their university student portal (most unis show an active CoE under “enrolment” or “visa documents”)
VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) to confirm the CoE linked to their visa record

If you see terms like “aec confirmation of enrolment”, it normally still refers to the same CoE issued through PRISMS by your education provider, just viewed through a specific system or agent.

Can you study or apply for a visa without a CoE?

For serious, long-term study in Australia on a Student visa (subclass 500), the answer is effectively no. Unless you fall into a narrow special category, you must provide a Confirmation of Enrolment for all intended courses when you apply, or your application can be invalid.

Can I apply for a visa without a CoE?

From 1 January 2025, new student visa applications must include a CoE at lodgement, replacing the previous allowance for Letters of Offer. Applications without a CoE can be treated as invalid and may not get a bridging visa.

Can I study without CoE?

You may be able to study short, non-award courses on another visa (for example, a Visitor visa with study of up to 3 months), or as a domestic student, without a CoE for immigration purposes. But:

If you intend to study as an international student on a Student visa, you must hold a valid CoE for a registered course.

PickMyUni always recommends planning your course and CoE early so there is no gap between your CoE, visa application and actual travel.

Important: Visa law changes often. Use this guide as general information only and always double-check requirements on the official Department of Home Affairs website or with a registered migration agent.

Common CoE problems and their fix

Most Confirmation of Enrolment issues come from missing documents, late payments, course changes or risk checks. Applications rarely fail because of the CoE alone; more often, the CoE doesn’t get issued, is cancelled, or no longer matches the actual study plan, which then affects visa status.

Does CoE get rejected?

Two different things can happen:

Your CoE request is refused by the university
This can happen if:

You haven’t met course conditions
Documents or payments are incomplete
Risk checks flag serious concerns

Your visa is refused even though you have a CoE
Home Affairs is clear: a CoE is required, but it does not guarantee a visa – financial capacity, Genuine Student requirements, health and character checks all matter.

CoE cancellation

If your CoE is cancelled (for example, you withdraw or fail to enrol):

You usually have 28 days to leave Australia, get a new CoE or move to a different visa, according to migration advice sources.
Continuing to stay in Australia without a valid CoE on a Student visa can lead to serious visa issues.

How long will it take to get CoE?

Real-world experience plus public guides show:

Many unis issue a CoE in 5–10 working days once everything is complete
Busy periods or missing documents can stretch this to several weeks

At PickMyUni, we routinely help students track delays with their admissions team and make sure dates still work for visa lodgement.

Can I request for CoE?

Yes. Once you:

Hold an offer
Have accepted it
Have paid what’s required

…you can absolutely ask your provider’s admissions team or your PickMyUni advisor to check “Where can I get my CoE?” and confirm timeframes.

How PickMyUni fits into your Confirmation of Enrolment plan

PickMyUni is built around one simple goal: helping you end up at the right Australian university with the right Confirmation of Enrolment and study plan, not just any CoE. We see thousands of student files across Monash, ANU, UniMelb, UQ, UTS, RMIT, Griffith, La Trobe and others, so we know where timelines stretch, what documents hold things up and how transfers really work in practice.

Here’s how we can help:

Choosing a university and course that fits your academic profile, budget and visa chances
Checking your offer and CoE dates so your visa application lines up with orientation
Supporting course or university transfers – including getting a new CoE without risking a visa breach
Helping you collect honest reviews of your current university on PickMyUni so other students can benefit from your experience
Connecting you with trusted migration professionals if your case is complex

If you’re stuck between “accept now” or “wait for a better offer”, or your Confirmation of Enrolment keeps getting delayed, message the PickMyUni team before you guess your way through it.