Student Visas

Student Visas (SC 500)

The Student Visa (Subclass 500) allows eligible international students to live in Australia temporarily for the purpose of undertaking full-time study at an approved Australian educational institution.

This visa enables students to access Australia’s world-class education system while also providing opportunities for limited work rights and potential future migration pathways.

Key features of this visa include:

This is a temporary visa allowing applicants to remain in Australia for the duration of their approved course of study.
Applicants must be enrolled in a registered full-time course with an approved Australian education provider.
Applicants must hold a valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) at the time of application.
Applicants must demonstrate that they are a genuine student intending to undertake study in Australia.
Visa holders may generally work limited hours during study periods, with broader work rights during scheduled course breaks, subject to current visa conditions.
Eligible family members may be included in the visa application, subject to meeting relevant requirements.
Applicants must maintain Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the required visa period.
Applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial capacity to meet tuition fees, living expenses, and travel costs.
Applicants must satisfy all applicable English language, health, and character requirements.
This visa may provide opportunities to transition to further visa pathways, including the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485), subject to eligibility.