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Australia is home to universities, vocational colleges and English-language providers that welcome students from around the world. The Student visa (subclass 500) lets you study full-time at a registered institution and, for most students, work part-time while you study.
The system is more selective than it used to be. Providers operate within a national planning level, the Genuine Student requirement tests your study plans, and funds and fees have risen. Careful preparation and an early start both help.
CRICOS-registered universities and colleges across every state.
Most students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight in term and without limits in scheduled breaks.
The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) allows eligible graduates to stay and gain work experience.
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For full-time study in higher education, vocational education, schools, ELICOS (English language) and some postgraduate research. You must enrol in a CRICOS-registered course and hold a CoE.
Foundation, diploma and ELICOS courses can lead into degrees. Entry standards, visa evidence and English requirements differ by pathway, so we help you map the route and total cost.
A post-study visa for eligible graduates: generally under 35, with an English standard of IELTS 6.5 overall and 5.5 in each skill, and a qualifying course completed in Australia.
Figures checked October 2026. Confirm current amounts with the official source before you apply.
We discuss your academic background, budget, goals and timeline.
We help you compare CRICOS-registered courses, intakes and costs.
We explain how to accept an offer, meet its conditions and receive your CoE.
We help you organise financial and academic evidence clearly and consistently.
We review your answers and supporting documents for clarity and consistency.
We review the details of your online application with you before it is lodged.
OSHC, accommodation, work-rights guidance and a plan for the Temporary Graduate visa.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Student visa application charge | AUD 2,500 | Paid to Home Affairs when you apply (from 1 July 2026). |
| Proof of living funds (shown, not paid) | AUD 29,710 | Main applicant, 12 months, plus tuition and travel. |
| OSHC health cover | Varies | Compulsory for the length of your visa; price depends on provider and cover. |
| Health examination and police certificate | Varies | Where requested; costs set by providers. |
| Temporary Graduate (485) charge (later) | Reported AUD 4,600 first instalment | Check Home Affairs for the current amount. |
| Tuition fees | Varies | Set by each institution. |
Charges and thresholds are set by the Australian Government and change without notice. Confirm current amounts on the Home Affairs website before applying.
Globally recognised universities and strong vocational options.
Part-time work rights and a post-study work visa for eligible graduates.
Welcoming, diverse cities and campuses.
High living standards, safe cities and a good climate.
A defined system once you understand the CoE, funds and Genuine Student rules.
Answers to the questions applicants ask most.
The subclass 500 is the visa that lets international students study full-time in Australia at a CRICOS-registered institution. It is issued only by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. You must hold a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) before you apply.
Yes. UAE residents apply online through an ImmiAccount once they hold a CoE. Applications from outside Australia can usually be lodged up to around four months before the course starts, and you can enter up to about a month before your course begins. Confirm the exact windows on the Home Affairs website.
A CoE is an electronic document issued by your education provider once you accept its offer and pay any required deposit. It confirms your course, dates and fees, and you need it to lodge your visa application. It is specific to the course and provider named on it.
Since 23 March 2024 the Genuine Student requirement has replaced the old Genuine Temporary Entrant test. You answer targeted questions about your circumstances at home, your circumstances in Australia, the value of the course to your future and your immigration history. Clear, consistent, truthful answers backed by documents matter most.
The subclass 500 visa application charge rose to AUD 2,500 from 1 July 2026, up from AUD 2,000. Additional applicants such as a partner pay their own charges. You also pay for health cover, any English test, medical checks and your tuition, so budget beyond the visa fee.
The living-cost benchmark has been AUD 29,710 per year for the main applicant, in addition to your tuition fees and return travel. More is needed for each accompanying family member. Because thresholds can be updated, confirm the amount on the Home Affairs website in the week you apply.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is compulsory health insurance for the whole of your student visa. You normally buy it through your provider or an approved insurer before lodging your application. Prices vary by provider, cover type and family size.
Most applicants need a recognised English test result — generally an overall IELTS Academic score of around 6.0 or an equivalent — though some course types, sponsor arrangements and English-course pathways differ. Your institution may also require a higher score for its own admission, so check both.
Home Affairs publishes current processing times and they vary by season, provider and application complexity. Since late 2025 a ministerial direction has set processing priorities that reportedly favour providers with strong compliance records and those within their allocation, so timelines are not guaranteed. Apply well before your orientation date.
Home Affairs assigns each country and education provider an evidence level that determines how much supporting evidence, such as funds and English results, officers expect. A higher level means closer scrutiny. Your advisor can explain which level is likely to apply to your passport and course.
Most students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while their course is in session and without hour limits during scheduled course breaks. Some students, such as those in research programmes, have different conditions. Your own visa grant notice sets the rule that applies to you.
You can include a partner and dependent children in your application, but each person pays their own visa charge and you must show additional funds for them. Work rights for partners are limited and depend on your course level, so confirm the conditions before planning your household budget around a second income.
Generally you must stay with your enrolled provider and course for an initial period, and you need to notify your provider and sometimes Home Affairs before changing. A new CoE and, in some cases, a new visa application may be required. Speak to an advisor before you transfer.
No. Since mid-2024, holders of visitor visas and Temporary Graduate visas generally cannot apply for a student visa from within Australia and must apply from offshore. Plan your visa pathway before you travel.
The subclass 485 lets eligible graduates stay and work in Australia after completing a qualification. Applicants must generally be under 35, meet an IELTS standard of 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each skill (or equivalent), and have studied an eligible course. Application charges were reported to rise from 1 March 2026, so check the current amount.
Not automatically. Study and Australian work experience can help build a case for skilled migration, but the points test used for permanent skilled visas is being reformed following the 2026–27 Budget. Plan for flexibility rather than a guaranteed route.
The National Planning Level is the government's ceiling on new international student commencements, set at 295,000 for 2026. Allocations are distributed to providers, which can affect how many offers and CoEs an institution can issue. Ask your provider about its allocation and apply early.
Typically a valid passport, your CoE, evidence of funds, your Genuine Student answers and supporting documents, English-test results, proof of OSHC, academic records and, where requested, health examinations and police certificates. Your ImmiAccount checklist shows exactly what applies to you.
No, you can apply yourself. But if you pay anyone for immigration assistance with a student visa — beyond course advice — Australian law requires that person to be a registered migration agent or a lawyer. Check any agent's registration on the OMARA public register before you engage them.
You will receive a decision notice that explains the reasons. Review rights depend on where you were when you applied and the grounds for refusal, so check your notice carefully. Reapplying without addressing the refusal reasons rarely succeeds, so review them with an advisor first.
No. Visatrix Global is an independent advisory firm. Only the Department of Home Affairs decides whether a visa is granted, and no consultant can guarantee approval or processing times. We help you shortlist courses and prepare an accurate, well-organised application.
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Disclaimer: Visatrix Global Services – FZCO is an independent advisory firm licensed in the UAE. We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with the Australian Government, the Department of Home Affairs or any education provider. Student visas are issued only by the Department of Home Affairs, and its officers make all decisions. We do not guarantee admission, visa approval or processing times. Our services are limited to education counselling and application-document organisation; immigration assistance on Australian visa applications must come from a registered migration agent or a lawyer, which you can verify at the OMARA public register. Rules, charges and funds thresholds change frequently; always confirm them with official sources before acting.
