The Student Visa (Subclass 500) lets you study full-time at an Australian institution. Whether you are pursuing a degree, diploma, or VET course, we manage your entire application — from CoE to visa grant.
A student visa is more than just permission to study — it opens up work, family, and post-study pathways.
Enrol in any CRICOS-registered course at an Australian institution.
Up to 48 hours per fortnight during semester, unlimited during holidays.
Your spouse and dependent children can join you on the same visa.
Direct route to the 485 Graduate Visa, then permanent residency.
OSHC gives you medical coverage throughout your stay.
Change courses or providers under defined conditions while keeping your visa.
A balanced view of what this visa offers and where its limits lie.
Australia rewards international graduates with clear pathways to long-term stay.
Many students stay on after graduation through the 485 Graduate Visa, then transition to skilled or employer-sponsored permanent residency.
Most applicants must satisfy these criteria. Some streams have additional requirements that we will assess in your consultation.
The most important details about studying in Australia on a Subclass 500 visa.
The questions we hear most often. Need more detail? Book a consultation.
Not during your study term. You can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while your course is in session, and unlimited hours during scheduled breaks. Postgraduate research students have unlimited work rights once their course begins.
Current Department guidelines require evidence of approximately AUD 29,710 per year for living costs (12 months), plus tuition and travel. Additional funds are required for each accompanying family member. We assess your specific situation in the consultation.
Yes. Your partner and dependent children can be included as secondary applicants. Your spouse can work full-time if you are studying a Master's or Doctoral course; otherwise they are restricted to 48 hours per fortnight.
You may continue on your existing visa if your new course is at the same level (AQF) or higher in the same field. Switching to a lower-level course usually requires a new visa application.
Yes — the most common pathway is the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa, which lets you stay 2–4 years to gain work experience. From there, many graduates progress to skilled migration.
A written statement explaining why you are choosing to study in Australia, your circumstances in your home country, and your intentions after the course. It is the most scrutinised part of your application — we draft this with you carefully.
From your first call to visa grant, you have a registered migration agent guiding every step.
We assess your situation, identify the right pathway, and flag any risks before you commit. 100% refundable if you proceed with us.
We build your migration strategy, gather documentation, and prepare a strong, decision-ready application.
We lodge your application, manage all Department correspondence, and support you through to visa grant.
Book a consultation with our registered migration agents. 100% refundable when you proceed with us — so you can be confident in your investment.