Student Visas
Student Visas (Subclass 500)
A student visa enables international students to study full time in registered course at an Australian educational institution. A student visa is a temporary visa valid for the length of the chosen course of study.
All the eligible institutions are enlisted on The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Student Visa is available for any of the following courses:
- Independent ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students)
- Schools Sector visa or Secondary School exchange program
- Vocational Education and Training
- Higher Education Sector
- Postgraduate Research
- Non-award courses
- International students sponsored by the
Department of Foreign Affairs or Defence.
Basic Requirements:
- Enrolment in Registered Australian Educational Institution in your chosen field of study.
- Adequate English Language proficiency.
- Financial capacity to support.
- Minimum Qualifications.
- Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) for the length of the intended course.
- Relevant work experience (if applicable).
Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590)
This visa allows you to stay in Australia as the guardian of an International Student younger than 18 years of age studying in Australia on a student visa.
Basic Requirements:
- Must be a parent or close relative (over 21 years of age) and who has been nominated in writing by a parent or someone who has custody of the student.
- Must not bring family members younger than 6 years of age, except under certain circumstances.
- Must be able to provide accommodation, general welfare and other support to the student unless you are supported by government of your home country.