Personalised for LOCAL students.
You're considered a local student if you are an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, a holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa or a New Zealand citizen.
Personalised for INTERNATIONAL students.
You're considered an international student if you are not an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, a holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa or a New Zealand citizen.

Becoming an International Agent

Melbourne Polytechnic partners with education agents around the world to support prospective international students in making informed decisions about their study options.

We welcome applications from reputable education agencies that share our commitment to ethical student recruitment and high-quality student support.

When assessing new agency applications, Melbourne Polytechnic considers a range of factors, including:

  • experience recruiting international students to Australian education providers
  • a strong reputation and demonstrated commitment to ethical business practices
  • current references from CRICOS-registered Australian education providers
  • staff qualifications and professional development, including completion of recognised education agent training such as the ICEF online education agent training
  • market demand and existing agency representation within the region.

How to become an authorised education agent

To apply to become an authorised Melbourne Polytechnic education agent, please email your business profile and supporting documentation to international@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.

Applications are reviewed by the International Office and assessed against Melbourne Polytechnic's recruitment, compliance and market requirements. Successful applicants may be invited to progress to the next stage of the approval process.