BRIDGE TO NEW HORIZONS:
Guiding Your Path in Learning & Living Abroad
The Student Visa (Subclass 500) allows international students to study at eligible registered Australian education provides and build a brighter future.
WHO CAN APPLY THIS VISA -
Start Your Studies in Australia
The Student Visa (Subclass 500) is for international students who wish to undertake full time study in Australia at a CRICOS registered education provider. We guide you through the requirements and application process to make it simple and stress free.
International Student
Plan to study in Australia at a registered education provider.
Wide Range of Courses
Study English, VET, undergraduate, postgraduate and other eligible programs.
Work While Studying
Student visa holders can generally work up to 48 hours per fortnight while their course is in session, subject to their visa conditions.
STUDENT VISA SUBCLASS 500
Student Visa Requirements
The Student Visa (Subclass 500) is for international students who wish to undertake full time study in Australia at a CRICOS registered education provider. We guide you through the requirements and application process to make it simple and stress free.
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Confirmation of Enrollment (COE)
You will generally need a valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from a registered Australian education provider for your intended course of study.
English Language Requirement
Proof of meeting the English language requirements of the course.
Character Requirement
You and any relevant family members aged 16 or over must meet the character requirement. This may include a police clearance certificate.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
International students are generally required to maintain appropriate Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the required period of their stay in Australia.
Financial Capacity
You may need to show you have enough funds for tuition fees, living expenses, travel costs and school costs for accompanying children (if applicable).
Age & Welfare Arrangements
Applicants must generally be at least 6 years old. Students under 18 have additional welfare arrangements, and special age limits apply for school students entering Years 9–12.
Genuine Student (GS) Requirement
The GS requirement is designed to assess whether studying in Australia is genuinely the primary reason for applying for a Student visa.
Health Requirement
You and any relevant family members must meet Australia's health requirements. This may include medical examinations and chest X-rays.
Supporting Documents
You need to provide all required documents with your application through ImmiAccount. The exact documents depend on your circumstances.
Important Student Visa Changes (FROM 2 OCTOBER 2026)
Where You Can Apply
Most Student Visa (Subclass 500) applications must now be lodged outside Australia.
Applicants can lodge a Student visa application while in Australia only where they hold an eligible visa and meet an applicable exemption. ​
Important Student Visa Changes (FROM 2 OCTOBER 2026)
Bringing Your Family
Most Student visa applicants can no longer include a partner or dependent children in their Student visa application unless they meet a limited exemption.
Current Student visa holders can no longer add family members later as subsequent entrants.
Application Process
We guide you through every step of the application to make it simple and stress-free.
Lodge Application
01
Initial Consultation
Understand your goals and assess your options.
02
Paper Documents
Gather and review all required documents.
03
We assist with the application and ensure everything is in order.
04
Application Assessment
Monitor your application and keep your updated.
05
Visa Outcome
Receive your result and get ready for your Australia Journey
General Guidelines for Students
Maintain your enrolment and attendance
Understand and comply with your visa conditions
Keep your contact and address details up to date
Seek advice if you plan to change your course or provider
Be aware of your work rights and any restrictions
MIGRATION PATHWAY
Explore Your Options
We provide tailored advice on a range of migration pathway to help you build a long term future in Australia.
Skilled Migration
Pathways for skilled professionals.
Sponsored Visa
Understand your goals and assess your options.
Partner & Family
Understand your goals and assess your options.
Other Pathways
Understand your goals and assess your options.
Graduate Visa
Options after you complete
your studies.
Visitor Visa
Visit family and friends
in Australia.
Student Visa Renewal & Extension
Continue your studies with the
right visa
Visa Consultation
Personalised advice for your visa and migration journey
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