What CRICOS is
CRICOS is Australia’s Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students — the official list of education providers and courses approved to enrol international students.
CRICOS guide
CRICOS, explained without the overwhelm
A practical orientation for international students — and for agents or institutions who support them — on what CRICOS is and how to use it on Cricos Mate.
The basics
Start here if you are new to Australian international education. This is orientation — not legal or migration advice.
Why it matters
A CRICOS provider code and course code help confirm that a school and program are authorised for overseas students. It is a core check before you commit time, fees, or a visa pathway.
What to verify
Provider status, course name and CRICOS code, duration, campus/location, and whether the offering still fits your study and visa goals. Always re-check details close to enrolment.
What Cricos Mate adds
We organise official-style CRICOS catalogue data into searchable tools — so students, agents, and institutions can explore options without drowning in register jargon.
How to use CRICOS on Cricos Mate
Our tools are built around CRICOS providers and courses so you can search, compare, and prepare next steps in one place.
Course search
Filter by course, university, postcode, or CRICOS code. Open a card for fees, campuses, IELTS notes (when available), and provider context.
Open course search →Providers directory
Browse education providers with public pages — courses, news, and a clear path to enquire or apply when you are signed in. Only institutions with an approved Cricos Mate account appear here; use Course search for the full CRICOS catalogue.
Open providers directory →Level assessment
Check indicative college and country assessment levels (SSVF-style) to support conversations — not a substitute for official Home Affairs advice.
Open level assessment →Points calculator
Estimate SkillSelect-style points for common skilled pathways after study. Save a PDF for your records; always confirm current Department tables.
Open points calculator →Agents & institutions
Migration agencies and CRICOS education providers can join Cricos Mate so students find them in public directories and so teams can manage shortlists, applications, courses, and updates. Access is request-based and reviewed before an account is created — see How it works for the public joining steps.
Always verify current provider and course details through official CRICOS / Department sources before making enrolment or visa decisions. Cricos Mate is a clarity and discovery platform — not a substitute for regulated advice.