Is it possible to get a student visa for an online program like the Master of Science in Performance Coaching in Australia/Canada?
It depends. For most countries, you cannot get a student visa for an online-only program like the Master of Science in Performance Coaching if you are studying from India.
- New Zealand: Student visas are for full-time, on-campus study. Online programs usually do not qualify unless you must be physically present for specific components, in which case a visitor visa may be needed for those periods.
- Australia: The student visa (subclass 500) is for full-time, on-campus study. Online-only programs do not make you eligible for a student visa if you remain outside Australia.
- Canada: Study permits are for full-time, in-person study. Online programs from outside Canada do not require a permit. If there are mandatory in-person sessions, you may need a study permit for that duration.
If your program requires travel for in-person components, you may need a visa for those periods.
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