Australia Student visa (subclass 500)
Australia offers top-ranked universities, generous work rights and post-study work options. The Genuine Student requirement and higher fees mean every application needs a strong, well-evidenced story.
Student visa (subclass 500)
Students with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from a CRICOS-registered provider.
- Must meet the Genuine Student (GS) requirement — answers about your circumstances, course choice and future plans.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is compulsory for the whole stay.
- Unlimited work hours during scheduled course breaks.
Bringing your family
Partners and children can be included on your subclass 500 application.
- Extra funds required: AUD 10,394 for a partner and AUD 4,449 per child.
- Partners of Master's/PhD students generally have unrestricted work rights.
After you graduate
The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) lets recent graduates live and work in Australia.
- 2 years for Bachelor's and coursework Master's, 3 years for PhD.
- Age limit is 35 for most applicants; IELTS 6.5 or equivalent required.
What has changed recently
- The student visa charge rose from AUD 2,000 to AUD 2,500 on 1 July 2026.
- Ministerial Direction 115 sets processing priority by provider — choosing the right provider affects processing speed.
- The Genuine Student requirement fully replaced the old GTE statement.
Document checklist
- Valid international passport
- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
- Genuine Student responses with supporting evidence
- Evidence of funds: tuition, AUD 29,710 living costs and travel
- English test result (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL iBT or Cambridge)
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
- Academic transcripts, CV and any employment evidence
- Health examination and police certificates if requested
Other study destinations
United Kingdom
Health surcharge (IHS): £776 per year
Canada
Living costs (1 person): CAD 23,448 / year + first-year tuition
New Zealand
Living costs (tertiary): NZD 20,000 / year (NZD 1,667 / month)
Fees and requirements change often and can depend on your nationality and circumstances. Always confirm on the official Department of Home Affairs website before paying or applying. Fabeny Consulting provides study abroad admissions support and student visa document preparation. We do not guarantee admission or visa approval — final decisions rest with institutions and with UKVI, IRCC, the Australian Department of Home Affairs and Immigration New Zealand. Where formal immigration advice or representation is required, we work with appropriately regulated advisers.