Student Visa Subclass 500

If you are planning to come to Australia to study or do research full time, then you will need to apply for and be granted Subclass 500 Visa.

What is Student Visa in Australia?

Student (Class TU) Subclass 500 Visa

Student Visa 500 is a temporary visa to study an eligible program of study or research in Australia. The program of study can be a ELICOS program, vocational education and training, higher education or a research program.

Student visa Subclass 500 working conditions

For the duration of their studies in Australia, the student visa 500 working hours are up to 40 hours in a fortnight (two consecutive weeks hours worked must not exceed 40 hours) once their course starts, and full time during their term holidays. The spouse or partner of primary visa holder can work full time if primary visa holder is studying a Master's or higher program, and part time other wise. Read for more information: Student Visa Working Hours

Student Subsequent Entrant Visa for dependent family members

If you have spouse/partner and kids, they can also be included in your application for student visa Australia. Your spouse/partner and kids can also apply for subclass 500 dependent visa if you have already been granted student visa. If student is under 18 years of age the a parent or a guardian of the student can accompany them to Australia on 'Student Guardian Subclass 500 Visa'.

Renew or extend Student Visa in Australia

If your course duration has been extended or you are going to study more than initially planned or your thesis has been delayed or you took time off from study due to compelling and compassionate circumstances, there is no automatic extension in your student visa duration. If your visa expiry is approaching and you have not yet finished studies, then you will need to apply for student visa 500 extension. You can check Australia student visa extension process on Student Visa Extension Australia

Student Visa Fee

Base Application Charge: A$710; Additional applicant charge for any other applicant who is at least 18: A$530; Additional applicant charge for any other applicant who is less than 18: A$175, Subsequent Temporary Application Charge: A$700. If family unit members of student visa holder lodges dependent visa subclass 500 then base application charge will be applicable. However if its your second onshore student visa application then you will also be charged A$700 as subsequent temporary application charge. For more information: Australia Student Visa Fees

International Student Visa Processing Time

Vocational Study: 75% of applications in 4 to 6 Months (approximately); Higher Education Study: 75% of applications in 2 - 4 Months (approximately). Subclass 500 subsequent entrant processing time varies. For more information: Australia Student Visa Processing Time

Student Visa 500 Eligibility

CRICOS Approved Program for Student Visa in Australia

You must be enrolled in a full time course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) before you can lodge an application for student visa Australia.

Student Visa Australia Age Limit

There is no age limit for studying or applying for a student visa for Australia.

Packaged Courses for Visa 500 Australia

You will need Confirmation of Enrollment (CoE) for each course. The last course you take as part of the course package is your main course of study that Department of Home Affairs will use to work out what financial and English language skills evidence you will need.

Australia Visa International Students Genuine Temporary Entrant Criteria

All applicants of student visa 500 Australia will need to show that they are coming to Australia to study and their stay in Australia will be temporary, and they have substantial incentive to return home after completing their studies. This criteria is not designed to discourage students to see pathways to skilled migration after completion of their studies.
Read for more information: Genuine Temporary Entrant Criteria (GTE)

Financial Evidence for Class TU 500 Visa

To lodge student visa 500 you will need to show that you have enough money to support yourself for the first year. For more info check Australia Student Visa Financial Requirements.

English Language Requirement as per Australia Student Visa Rules

You might need to provide evidence of your english competency skills with your student visa application. Acceptable evidence you can check on Australia Student Visa English Requirements.

Student Visa Health Insurance (OSHC)

You and all your family unit members must maintain Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the full duration of your stay on student visa in Australia.

Australian Student Visa Course Requirements

Maintain Enrollment in a CRICOS Approved Program

You must maintain enrollment in a full time course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) as a condition of your student visa in Australia.

Changing Course or Course Provider After Visa Grant

A student can transfer at the same or higher qualification level without restriction, after he or she has completed six months of the principal course. If a student wants to downgrade the qualification level, then a new student visa 500 application must be lodged to avoid breach of visa condition.

Additional Study

You can do additional study as long as you fulfill your course requirements for your main course while being on student visa in Australia.

Minor Student Visa Australia

As students start school when they turn 5 years of age, therefore minors under 5 can not be granted student visa.

Completing Course Early on Student Visa in Australia

You can complete your course early by taking more workload, however you must maintain enrollment in a registered program. You can not have a study gap of more than 2 months while being in Australia on a student visa unless the gap is due to end of academic year holidays. If you plan to stay in Australia for more than 2 months on student visa 500 and not being enrolled in a registered course then you should lodge another student visa Australia application.

Australian PR Points for Subclass 500

International students in Australia are at clear advantage to plan and target pathway from Subclass 500 to permanent resident. Students can plan their study in such a way that they can be eligible for same points as an experienced worker will get after working for 8 - 10 years in their profession. Apart from the points, state and territory governments clearly prefers students who have studied locally on student visa in Australia, for state and territory nominations for skilled migration.

Visa 500 English Requirement

Student Subclass 500 Visa English Language Requirement

You can choose to fufill the requirement of English for Student Visa 500 purposes in one of the following ways:

  • An applicant who is a citizen of, and who holds a valid passport issued by: United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, New Zealand or Republic of Ireland.
  • An applicant who is enrolled in a course registered to be delivered in a language other than English, a registered ELICOS course, a registered school course or a registered post-graduate research course.
  • An applicant, who, in the 2 years before applying for a Subclass 500 (Student) visa, has successfully completed the requirements for a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, in a course that was conducted in Australia and in English; or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV level or higher that was conducted in Australia and in English, while the applicant was holding a student visa.
  • An applicant who has successfully completed a minimum of 5 years of study in English undertaken in one or more of the following countries: United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, New Zealand or Republic of Ireland, South African and Australia.
  • IELTS (Overall band of 5.5, 5.0 if packaged with 10 Weeks of ELICOS, 4.5 if packaged with 20 weeks of ELICOS), TOEFL iBT (Overall band of 46, 35 if packaged with 10 Weeks of ELICOS, 32 if packaged with 20 weeks of ELICOS), CAE (Overall band of 162, 154 if packaged with 10 Weeks of ELICOS, 147 if packaged with 20 weeks of ELICOS), PTE (Overall band of 42, 36 if packaged with 10 Weeks of ELICOS, 30 if packaged with 20 weeks of ELICOS), OET (a score of at least B for each test component of the OET).
  • If a program of study in higher education sector requires 6.0 in IELTS or 6.5 in IELTS or 7.0 in IELTS, then that would be the requirement for student visa purposes.

More detailed information regarding Australian student visa english language requirements.

Student Visa Conditions

Condition 8104 - Student Visa Work Restriction of 40 hours a fortnight

If this condition is applied to the student dependent visa 500, then the dependent's 500 visa working hours must not exceed more than 40 hours while the holder is in Australia, unless temporary relaxation of working hours exemption applies.

Condition 8105 - Student Visa Work Restrictions

If this condition is applied as part of student visa restrictions on student visa Australia, then the student must not start work in Australia before the commencement of their course while being on student visa 500. Due to current workforce shortages, the Government  is temporarily removing the limit on student visa holder working hours.

8202 Condition - Meet course requirements

This condition is applied to all student visa holders as part of their student visa Australia conditions, and enforces that the student must be enrolled at all time in a full‑time registered course.

8208 Condition - No study change related to critical technology without approval

You must not undertake critical technology related study without the approval of the Minister for Department of Home Affairs. Critical technology related areas of study includes: a postgraduate research course that relates to critical technology – leading to either a Masters degree (research) or doctoral degree; a thesis or research topic that relates to critical technology (in a course at Masters degree (research) or doctoral degree level); a bridging course that is a prerequisite to a postgraduate research course that relates to critical technology.

8501 Visa Condition Subclass 500 - Maintain adequate health insurance

The student must maintain an adequate overseas student health cover for themselves and their dependents, while they are on student visa in Australia .

Condition 8516 - Continue to satisfy the criteria for the grant of the visa

The holder must continue to satisfy the primary or secondary criteria due to which the visa 500 Australia was granted.

8517 Condition - Maintain adequate arrangements for the education of your school-age dependants

As holder of student temporary visa, the student must maintain adequate arrangements for the education of their school aged dependent who is in Australia for more than 3 months.

8533 Condition - Inform provider of address

The student must notify their residential address or any change in residential address to their education provider within 7 days of arriving in Australia or within 7 days of change thereafter, while being on student visa in Australia.

Visa Subclass 500 Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my parents to Australia on student visa?

If you are under 18, then your parent or guardian can accompany you to Australia to take care of you while you study. However they will have to apply for a 'Guardian Subclass 500 Visa'.

How to check student visa application status for Australia?

You or your representative can check the status of your application in the Immi account that was used to lodge your student visa 500.

Is student visa a substantive visa?

Yes, student is a substantive visa.

What is the age limit for student visa in Australia?

There is no upper or lower age limit for student visa.

Is Australia student visa easy to get?

Yes, Australian student visa is easy to get for genuine students.

Can I stay in Australia after my student visa expires?

Yes, you can stay in Australia after your student expires. However you will need to lodge another visa application before your current student visa expires. Read more on Student Visa in Australia Frequently Asked Questions

Student Visa Subclass 500 Policy Updates

Recent Policy Changes and News

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Student Visa Subclass 500 News

Recent Policy Changes and News

These are some of the relevant policy changes and recent news relevant to Subclass 500 visa.

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