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Student Visa

Subclass 500

Study full time at an Australian institution and build a pathway to work and, for many, to permanent residency.

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Overview

About the Student Visa

The Student visa (subclass 500) lets you study a registered full time course in Australia and work within the allowed limits. It covers school, vocational, higher education and other registered courses.

A strong application turns on genuine study intentions, the right course and provider, and clean financial and English evidence. We help you present all of this the way a case officer expects to see it.

Subclass
500
Stay
For the length of your course [VERIFY]
Work
Up to the current cap [VERIFY hours]
Pathway
Graduate and skilled options
Eligibility

What is generally required

  • A Confirmation of Enrolment in a registered CRICOS course [VERIFY]
  • Meet the genuine student requirement
  • Meet the English language requirement [VERIFY]
  • Show sufficient funds for tuition and living costs [VERIFY]
  • Hold Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) [VERIFY]
  • Meet health and character requirements
How we help

Working with a registered migration agent

We start with a consultation to confirm you qualify and to map the strongest version of your application. Then we prepare the evidence, complete the forms, and lodge and manage the application through to a decision, dealing with the Department of Home Affairs on your behalf.

All migration advice is provided under MARN 0965239 and bound by the MARA Code of Conduct. Where figures on this page are marked to verify, we confirm the current requirement for your specific case before you apply.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What can I study on a Student visa?
You can study a registered full time course, including school, vocational and higher education courses on the CRICOS register. [VERIFY]
Can I work while studying?
Yes, within the current work limit for student visa holders. [VERIFY hours]
What is the genuine student requirement?
It is the requirement to show you genuinely intend to study in Australia, based on your circumstances, history and course choice.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes. Student visa holders generally need Overseas Student Health Cover for the length of their stay. [VERIFY]
How much money do I need to show?
You need to show funds for tuition, travel and living costs. [VERIFY current amount]
What English level do I need?
The English requirement depends on your course and provider. [VERIFY]
Can my family come with me?
You may be able to include family members in your application. [VERIFY conditions]
Can I stay after I finish my course?
Many graduates move onto a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) or another pathway. We can plan this with you.
Can I change my course or provider?
There are rules about changing course level and provider. [VERIFY]
How long is a Student visa valid?
It is generally granted for the length of your course plus a short additional period. [VERIFY]
Can I apply for a Student visa onshore?
In many cases yes, depending on your current visa. [VERIFY]
Does a Student visa lead to permanent residency?
Not on its own, but study can be part of a longer skilled or employer sponsored pathway.
What happens if my Student visa is refused?
You may have review rights. We can assess a refusal and advise on the strongest response.
Related pathways

Other visas to consider

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