How IC Australia Can Help
IC Australia can help you explore Australian student visa options, identify suitable pathways and avoid common mistakes throughout the application process.
Study in Australia Student Visa Requirements with IC Australia
Planning to study in Australia? A student visa allows you to access world class education while living in a new and dynamic environment.
IC Australia helps you understand student visa requirements, supporting documents and how to move forward with your application.
What Is a Student Visa?
The Australian Student visa (subclass 500) allows eligible international students to live and study in Australia for an approved period based on their enrolment. It also provides work rights, subject to visa conditions.
To qualify for this visa, applicants must meet the Genuine Student requirement, which assesses whether studying in Australia is their primary purpose. They must explain their study plans, course choice and personal circumstances, supported by relevant evidence.
Who Can Apply for a Student Visa?
- Students enrolled in an eligible full-time course with a valid CoE
- Applicants meeting their course's age and education requirements
- Students with sufficient financial capacity
- Applicants meeting English requirements or exempt
- Genuine Students whose primary purpose is studying in Australia
- Under-18 applicants with parental consent and welfare arrangements
Student Visa Requirements
- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from your education provider
- Proof of funds for tuition fees, living costs and travel, when required
- English test results such as IELTS or an applicable exemption
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
- Health examinations and police clearance documents, as required
- Evidence supporting the Genuine Student requirement
What You Can Do on a Student Visa
- Study full time in Australia
- Work up to 48 hours per fortnight during term, unless exempt
- Travel in and out of Australia
- Gain international education and experience
What Australian Student Visa Assistance Does IC Australia Offer?
Applying for an Australian Student visa involves understanding eligibility requirements, preparing supporting documents and following the correct application process. IC Australia provides guidance to help applicants understand their options and prepare for the next steps.
Depending on your circumstances and the services arranged, assistance may include:
Eligibility guidance: Reviewing your circumstances against relevant Student visa requirements.
Application guidance: Explaining the application process and important steps.
Document guidance: Helping you understand which supporting documents may be required.
Visa requirement guidance: Explaining financial, English language and Genuine Student requirements.
Ongoing support: Answering questions and providing guidance as part of eligible consultation packages.
IC Australia can help you understand the requirements and approach your Australian Student visa application with greater clarity.
How the Application Process Works
The process typically involves choosing an eligible course, obtaining a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), checking your visa eligibility, preparing supporting documents and submitting your application through ImmiAccount.
Starting early and understanding the requirements can help avoid delays.
Most Australian Student visa applicants must apply from outside Australia. Applicants who are required to apply offshore must also be outside Australia when their visa is granted.
Applying from within Australia is only possible for eligible visa holders who meet the relevant exemption requirements. These restrictions also affect many current Student visa holders applying for another Student visa.
Applicants should confirm their eligibility to apply from their intended location before submitting an application through ImmiAccount.
Can Family Members Be Included in a Student Visa Application?
Most Student visa (subclass 500) applicants cannot include their partner or dependent children in their application unless they meet an exemption.
Limited exemptions may apply to PhD students, certain government-sponsored students, eligible scholarship recipients and other qualifying applicants.
Where family members are eligible to be included, they must apply together with the primary applicant and from the same location.
Family members cannot apply later as subsequent entrants after the Student visa has been granted.
