Student Visas
Australia

Purpose

• The student visa lets you study at an Australian school, college, or university.
• You must satisfy a Genuine Student Test and prove that your purpose is to study.

Benefits

• Attend some of the best educational institutions in the world and enhance your knowledge and skills to the world’s standards.
• Work up to 48 hours a fortnight when your course of study or training is in session to help support yourself.
• Experience living in a multicultural vibrant country, make friends from all over the world.

Basic Requirements

• Purpose: you must genuinely intend to study in Australia and have a plan how to use your skills in your home country.
• Enrollment: You need to be enrolled in an Australian school or university (you will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment - CoE or a letter of approval from your educational institution).
• English: You must prove your English language skills with tests like IELTS or TOEFL. Some educational institutions may offer you a pre-study English course to enhance your language level.
• Money: Show you have enough money to pay for school fees, living costs, and travel. There are requirements as to the amount of funds available and where the money come from.
• Health and Character: Pass health exams and police checks.

Types of Student Visas

• Student Visa (Subclass 500): This visa allows you to stay in Australia to study full-time in a recognized education institution.
• Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590): This visa allows parents or guardians to stay in Australia to care for a student under 18 years old who is studying in Australia.
• Sponsored Family Stream (Subclass 600): For family members visiting Australian citizens or permanent residents.

Post-Study Work Options

• Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485): After finishing your studies, you may be able to apply for this visa to work in Australia for a certain period if you qualify by your type of study, location and age.