Which visa do I need to study in Australia?

International students need subclass 500 visa to study in Australia. The country is home to the top universities which offers world-class education, best training, and post-study job opportunities. In 2023, the country recorded 975,229 enrolments of student visa which is an increase of 31.04% from the previous year. In 2025, Australia is about to welcome 270,000 international students.

 

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Australia Student Visa

Australian student visa is also known as Subclass 500, which allows international students to study in the county for up to 5 years. The average visa fees for is around AUD 800 to AUD 1090 respectively.

 

Benefits of Australian student visa

 

• Allows study and work at the same time
• World-class education from top universities
• Obtain a recognized degree
• Research opportunities
• Post-study work permit
• High-quality of life
• Scholarships and financial aid

 

The following are the other types of visa that lets you study in Australia:

 

• Visitor visa (subclass 600,601,651)
• Working Holiday visa (subclass 417 and 462)
• Student Guardian visa (Subclass 590)
• Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485)
• Training visa (subclass 407)

 

What are the requirements for student visa in Australia?

The following requirements to apply for an Australian student visa are:

 

• A valid passport

• Proof of enrolment
• Documents of education and work experience
• Evidence of financial stability, including the last three months' bank statement
• Passport-size color photographs
• Proof of health insurance policy
• Proof of English proficiency skills like IELTS, PTE, and TOEFL scores

 

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How to apply for an Australian Student Visa?

The following is the procedure to apply for a student visa in Australia:

 

Step 1: Get an offer letter from a recognized university

Step 2: Collect all the required documents

Step 3: Fill out the visa form for an Australian student visa (Subclass 500)

Step 4: Submit the required fees for the application form

Step 5: Wait for the visa approval

Step 6: Fly to Australia

 

Cost of studying in Australia

The following are the monthly expenses of students who are migrating to Australia for studies:

Expenses	Cost of expenses (per week)
Accommodation	AUD 160 – 440
Food and Groceries	AUD 140 – 280
Transportation	AUD 30 – 60
Gas and Electricity	AUD 10 – 20
Phone and Internet	AUD 15 – 30
Entertainment	AUD 80 – 150

 

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