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What is a CoE?
A Confirmation of Enrolment is a document issued by your Australian education provider confirming your enrolment in a CRICOS-registered course. You need a valid CoE to apply for a student visa (subclass 500). Each course you're enrolled in generates a separate CoE. The CoE contains: your personal details, course details, start and end dates, tuition fees, and CRICOS provider code.
Getting a CoE
Accept your offer of admission and pay the required deposit (usually one semester's tuition). Your education provider then generates the CoE in PRISMS (the government's student enrolment system). You'll receive the CoE number by email. Use this number in your visa application. Processing: usually 1-5 business days after payment.