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Australia Student Visa (Subclass 500)

Study full-time at an Australian institution with work rights built in. Your gateway to post-study work, local experience, and PR pathways.

Duration

Length of course

Work Rights

20 hrs/week (term)

Processing

4–8 weeks

Cost

AUD $25–28K/yr

SUBCLASS 500

What You Get with a Student Visa

Full-Time Study

Enroll in any course at an Australian institution — certificate, diploma, bachelor's, master's, or PhD.

Guaranteed Work Rights

Work 20 hours/week during semester, unlimited during breaks. Average wage: AUD $23–26/hour.

Family Rights

Bring spouse and dependent children. They can work and study too — separate visa applications needed.

Post-Study Pathway

Graduate into Temporary Graduate Visa (485), then work toward PR through points-based system.

ELIGIBILITY

Who Can Apply for Subclass 500?

✅ You need:

Admission letter from an Australian institution
Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) — proof you'll leave after studies
Financial capacity (Proof of funds: AUD $25–28K/year minimum)
English language requirement (IELTS 5.5+ or equivalent)
Health & character requirements (medical, police clearance)

⏳ Timeline:

Months 1–2: Prepare documents & financial proof
Month 3: Submit visa application online
Month 4–5: Health & character checks
Month 5–6: Visa grant (4–8 weeks)

APPLICATION PROCESS

Step-by-Step to Your Visa Grant

Step 1

University Admission

Get accepted and receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter. This is required for all visa applications.

Step 2

Gather Documents

Proof of funds (bank statements, sponsor letters), English language test results (IELTS/PTE), health examination, police clearance, CV, statement of purpose.

Step 3

Online Application

Submit via ImmiAccount online portal. Pay application fee (AUD $650–750 approx). Upload all supporting documents.

Step 4

Health & Character Checks

Attend medical examination at an Australian-approved clinic. Submit police clearance from India. OEVS guides you through both.

Step 5

Visa Grant

Typically 4–8 weeks from application. You'll receive a digital visa label. Book flights and accommodation, then depart for Australia.

COST BREAKDOWN

Total First-Year Cost (Estimate)

Tuition (Bachelor's/Master's)	AUD $15–22K
Accommodation (shared)	AUD $8–10K
Food & living	AUD $3–4K
Visa + health + travel	AUD $1–2K
TOTAL FIRST YEAR	AUD $25–28K

💡 Pro Tip: With 20 hrs/week work at AUD $24/hour, you can earn AUD $250–300/week (AUD $12–15K/year), covering roughly 50% of your living costs.

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