Applying for an Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500) involves securing a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), obtaining Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), and meeting English and financial requirements. The process typically takes 4–8 weeks.
Apply and get accepted into a CRICOS-registered course.
Pay tuition fees and accept the offer to receive your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
Secure Overseas Student Health Cover (mandatory) that covers your entire stay.
Register on the official Australian Department of Home Affairs website.
Gather documents including your CoE, passport, English proficiency tests (IELTS/PTE), financial proof, and work experience documents.
Answer questions in English in your online application that prove you are a genuine student, limiting answers to 150 words per question.
Fill out the form, upload documents, and pay the visa application fee.
Follow up with any requested health checks (at authorized clinics) or biometrics.
Receive your visa approval and check the conditions listed in your grant letter.
Meet the minimum required scores (e.g., IELTS 6.0+).
Demonstrate funds for tuition, travel, and at least AUD $29,210 per year for living expenses.
Replaces the old GTE requirement, focusing on why you want to study in Australia.
Meet the health requirements.