Australia Student Visa for International Students

Dreaming of studying in Australia? Here’s the exact student visa info you need in 2025—kept short, specific, and India-ready.

Visa Types (What you’ll use)

• Student Visa (Subclass 500): lets you study full-time, include eligible family, work up to 48 hours/fortnight during term (unlimited in breaks; unlimited anytime for Masters by Research & PhD), and stay for your course length (max 5 years). Visa fee starts at AUD 2,000 (from 1 July 2025).
• Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485): post-study work visa after you graduate in Australia. From 1 July 2024, streams changed and rules tightened (new age cap, lengths, names).

Subclass 500: Entry Requirements (What to prepare)

Must-haves at lodgement

• CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment) from a CRICOS-registered provider.
• Genuine Student (GS) requirement (replaced GTE) – short targeted questions about your study intent, finances, ties, and plans. Prepare clear, consistent answers and evidence.
• Financial capacity: show funds from AUD 29,710 for a single applicant (higher if you bring dependants). Provide source and flow of funds.
• English proficiency: IELTS/PTE/TOEFL iBT etc. Meet the current Home Affairs minimums (updated in 2024).
• OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover) for your entire stay.
• Passport + academic docs, biometrics, health exam & character checks as requested.

Work rights (while studying)

• Up to 48 hours/fortnight during teaching periods, unlimited in scheduled breaks; Masters by Research/PhD: no cap once your course starts. Follow your visa conditions.

Fees & processing

• Application charge: from AUD 2,000 (from 1 July 2025). Check the official fee page before you apply. Processing times vary—see the live tool on Home Affairs.