Student Visa for Australia (Subclass 500)

Student Visa Requirements, Estimated Fee, Cost and Submission of Your Student Visa Application

With a student visa (Subclass 500), you can remain in Australia for the duration of a recognized course and study full-time. This kind of visa requires proof of a sincere desire to travel to Australia for a limited time to finish education. This visa can lead you to temporary or permanent residency permits.

Student visa (Subclass 500) allows students to stay in Australia to study full-time in a recognised course. In order to obtain this type of visa, one must be able to demonstrate genuine intention to visit Australia temporarily to complete studies. Studying in Australia may lead to becoming eligible for a further provisional or permanent residency visa.

Under this visa, students can work up to 40 hours a fortnight while they are in the program and for unlimited hours during their course breaks.

The Government of Australia also requires the applicants to hold a valid Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) document. This visa offers great convenience and opportunities to international students during their stay in Australia.

Please feel free to contact us through (form/call/visit) for more information on courses, fee structure, funds required, and other information; we will be more than happy to assist you.

Highlights

You can take part in a study program that qualifies in Australia.
When your course of study or training is in session, you may travel into and out of Australia and work up to 48 hours per week (students pursuing a master’s by research or doctorate, and their families, have no work limit).
This is a short-term, five-year student visa. The duration of stay will depend on the kind of course and how long it is.
You will need to reapply for a student visa in order to continue your studies in Australia.

Key Eligibility Requirements

Evidence of enrollment (your electronic enrollment confirmation, or eCOE)
A passport that is valid
The cost of your visa application
Your declaration as a Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE)
Documents pertaining to education and employment
Proof of your fluency in English, such as results from the IELTS exam
Proof of ability to pay (tuition, living expenses, dependents’ costs, return airfare)
Information about your health plan (OSHC)
Passport-sized pictures

Note

Please note that the above-mentioned is not an exhaustive list of requirements. This content is for general information purposes only, it is not immigration advice and must not be construed as such. While due care has been taken to ensure that the content is kept up-to-date and correct, the currency and thus accuracy of the information cannot be guarantee due to the frequent changes in migration law.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Student Visa (Subclass 500)

To study in Australia, applicants must be 6 years or older, have English language skills, be covered by health insurance, have genuine intention, meet welfare requirements, and have sufficient funds.

Student visas can be applied to your partner or their unmarried dependent child who has not turned 18. For more details, get in touch with experts at Asia Pacific Group.

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is required for all Australian students and their families. Compare providers and determine coverage length based on student visa and quality assurance.

You need to apply for a new student visa if you want to stay in Australia and complete your studies. To find out which new visa will work best for your situation, contact APG.