Australian Student Visa

WHY APPLY FOR AN AUSTRALIA STUDENT VISA?

38 QS Ranking universities.
AUD 20,000 scholarships.
Affordable tuition fees.
Quick visa processing.
Post Study Work Permit 4 years.
Get Australian PR if eligible.

Study in Australia to accelerate your career growth

International students have a wide variety of choices for studying in Australia. The quality of education, various courses to choose from, and post-study work opportunities make it one of the most desirable destinations among Indian students. Australian universities are strong in research, excelling in areas such as arts and humanities, education, and sciences.

It is easier to get an Australian student visa than other countries. Students wanting to study in Australia must meet certain requirements to qualify for a visa. Once you are enrolled in a full-time study course, you can apply for a visa under Subclass 500.

Types of Australia Student (Subclass 500) Visa

Student visa (subclass 500)
Student Guardian visa (subclass 590)
Training visa (subclass 407)

With the Student visa (Subclass 500) visa, the visa holder can:

Enroll in a course and participate in an eligible course of study
Bring family members to Australia
Travel to and from the country
Work for up to 40 hours every two weeks during the course

Looking to study in Australia? AGP can help you get an Australia Student Visa with the highest success. Our expertise in Australian immigration processes helps you navigate its tricky procedures. AGP helps students identify the right course and college in Australia that can set them on the path to a successful career.

Australian Student Visa Validity

Course Duration	Australia Student Visa Validity
Longer than 10 months and ending in November/ December	For Instance, your course ends in December 2023, and your visa will be valid until March 15, 2024.
Longer than 10 months but finishing between January and October	Your visa would be valid for two months longer than the duration of your course. For e.g., if the course ends in Feb 2024, your student visa will be valid until April 2024.
10 months or less	Your visa will be valid for one month longer than the duration of your course.

Intakes in Australia

Australia generally has two intakes in a year.

Intake 1: It commences in February and is the major intake.
Intake 2: It commences in July intake is also available.

But few universities offer multiple intakes, even in September and November. Hence, it is highly advisable to start your admission process around six months before the application deadline.

Benefits of studying in Australia

Scholarship benefits for international students
Best student-friendly cities
Post-study work visa
Diverse and vibrant student life
Easy and affordable cost of living
No language barrier

Top Universities in Australia

Australia has some of the world’s best-ranked universities. Australian Universities offer a wide range of courses in various subjects. The tuition fees here are affordable compared to the UK and the US.

Students in Australian universities are eligible for a post-study work permit valid for up to four years. This can act as a pathway to Australia PR.

Australia rank	University	World Rank
1	Australian National University	30
2	University of Melbourne	33
3	University of Sydney	41
4	University of New South Wales	45
5	University of Queensland	50
6	Monash University	57
7	University of Western Australia	90
8	University of Adelaide	109
9	University of Technology Sydney	137
10	University of Wollongong	185
11	RMIT University	190
12	University of Newcastle	192
13	Curtin University	193
14	Macquarie University	195
15	Queensland University of Technology	222
16	Deakin University	266
17	University of Tasmania	293
18	Swinburne University of Technology	296
19	Griffith University	300
20	La Trobe University	316
21	University of South Australia	363
22	Flinders University	425
23	James Cook University	461
24	Bond University	481
25	Western Sydney University	501
25	University of Canberra	511
25	Murdoch University	561
28	Edith Cowan University	601
29	University of Southern Queensland	651
29	CQUniversity	651
31	Victoria University	701
31	Southern Cross University	701
31	Charles Darwin University	701
34	Australian Catholic University	801
34	University of New England	801
34	Charles Sturt University	801
37	University of the Sunshine Coast	1001
38	University of Notre Dame Australia	1201

Australian University Fees

It depends upon the study program you choose. The below table gives information about the course and average tuition fees.

Study Program	Average Tuition Fees in AUD$
Undergraduate Bachelor Degree	20,000 – 45,000
Postgraduate Master’s Degree	22,000 – 50,000
Doctoral Degree	18,000 – 42,000
Vocational Education and Training	4,000 – 22,000
English language studies	300 per week

Requirements to apply for an Australian student visa

Proof of English Proficiency
Letter of Offer
Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Requirement
Proof of Funds
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
Health Requirement
Character Requirement

How to get Student Visa for Australia?

Step 1: Check your eligibility for an Australian student Visa.

Step 2: Arrange the checklist of documents.

Step 3: Apply for the visa online.

Step 4: Wait for the status.

Step 5: Fly to study in Australia.

Australian student visa fees

Visa subclass	Base application charge	Additional applicant charge	Additional applicant charge under 18	Subsequent temporary application charge
Student visa (subclass 500)	AUD650	AUD485	AUD160	AUD700
Student visa (subclass 500) (subsequent entrant)	AUD650	AUD485	AUD160	AUD700
Student visa (subclass 500) – Foreign Affairs or Defence sector	nil	nil	nil	nil
Student visa (subclass 500) – Postgraduate research sector	AUD650	nil	nil	nil
Student Guardian (subclass 590)	AUD650	nil	nil	AUD700

Processing time for Australia Student Visa

The processing time for Australian Student Visa is usually four weeks. You can apply for the visa 124 days before the start of your course, and you can travel to the country 90 days before the commencement of your course.

Post-Study Work Permits in Australia

Degrees	Current	From July 1, 2023
Bachelor degrees	2 years	4 years
Masters degrees	3 years	5 years
All doctoral qualifications	4 years	6 years

HOW CAN AGP ASSIST YOU?

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Free Counseling, avail professional counseling to help you choose the right course and college in Australia
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Coaching services assist you in acing your IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE test scores.
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If you are coming to study in Australia, you are eligible to bring your family members with you. You can either include them on your original student visa application or you can apply for their visas once you have started your course in Australia. Spouses, partners and unmarried children under the age of 18 are eligible for dependent visas. If you are including your dependent family members in your original student visa application, then you must include their details on your original Form 157A. The main student visa holder must have a minimum of 12 months validity on the visa and necessary funds and insurance to cover all expenses for this period.

To get your student visa you must prove that you have the funds to cover your course fees, travel and living costs. Based on rules that are effective from February 2018, you must prove that you have funds as indicated by the government to cover your living costs. This does not include your tuition and travel costs. If you have dependents, you should prove that you have the funds to cover their living costs including school fees for your children. The other option is to provide evidence that your spouse or parents can support your study and stay in Australia and that they earn at least AUD62,222 in the 12 months immediately before an applicant can apply. If you bring family members, you must demonstrate your parents’ or partner’s income is at least AUD72,592.

There are five different tests accepted in student visa applications these are: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Occupational English Test (OET) Pearson Test of English (PTE)

The Australian Government, educational institutions, and a variety of other public and private organizations offer a variety of scholarships, grants, and bursaries to assist international students who wish to study in Australia.

Once you are accepted into a course, the college will send you an offer letter. You will have to accept the offer in writing and pay the tuition fees. A Confirmation of Enrolment, or CoE, will be sent to you. This document is essential to process your visa application.

Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) statement -This paperwork proves that you are a genuine temporary entrant. This is essential to demonstrate that your aim in coming to Australia is to study and that you will return to your native country once your studies or work experience is completed. The Department of Home Affairs evaluates your visa application on the following criteria: Your economic position in your home country Your immigration history Potential circumstances for you in Australia Relevance of your course to your future career To check if you meet the GTE requirements, you may be asked to attend an interview in the Australian embassy close to you.

The majority of Australian universities offer scholarships, and many of them are open to international students. It’s advisable to contact your favorite college directly for more information on scholarship availability and requirements.

Yes, you can work in Australia while studying. During study periods, international students are permitted to work a maximum of 40 hours per fortnight, and during study breaks, they can work an unrestricted number of hours. Students pursuing a master’s degree by research or a doctoral degree have no work limitations.

If you don’t belong to an English-speaking country or have not done at least five years of study in an English-speaking country, you will need to give proof that you can speak the language at the required level. You will need to provide results of tests in the English language like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE. The required score in these tests depends on the course you will be studying.

Health requirements To study in Australia, you must prove that you are in good health. To do this you will have to provide a certificate after a health checkup. Both should be done by empaneled doctors. You can get your health checkup done before your visa application. Getting it ahead of time can help quicker processing of your visa. Character requirements You should have proof of good character to get your visa. This means you should have no criminal record and for this you may need to get a police certificate. You will need to fill in a form called the Character Statutory Declaration Form when submitting your visa application.

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