Student Visa Options

When you are planning to visit Australia, there are important things you should know such as what visas to apply for and requirements for the visa application, your obligations while in Australia and information about complying with the conditions of your visa.

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VISITING AND STUDYING

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If you would like to come to Australia for a visit and short-term study, you may be eligible for a visitor visa. To learn more about this option, see our information on Visiting Australia.

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STUDENT VISA (SUBCLASS 500)

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If you intend to study in Australia, you will need to apply for the Student visa (subclass 500).

There is specific information for Foreign Affairs and Defence sponsored students and school sector students.

Find out how to apply for family members to join you.
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There is more information for students including genuine temporary entrant requirements, health insurance, English language requirements, financial capacity requirements and changing courses.

You might be able to package your courses if you would like to study more than one course.
For information about your rights and responsibilities while studying in Australia read the factsheet available at the Department of Education and Training (DET) website.

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​STUDENT GUARDIAN VISA (SUBCLASS 590)

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If you plan to come to Australia to provide care to a student under 18 years, you can apply for the Student Guardian visa (subclass 590)

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TRAINING VISA (SUBCLASS 407)

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For training opportunities which allow you to take part in structured workplace-based training, you may be eligible for the Training visa (subclass 407).

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TEMPORARY GRADUATE VISA (SUBCLASS 485)

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If you have finished your studies and wish to work in Australia temporarily, you may be eligible for the post-study work visa, the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)

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POST STUDY WORK ARRANGEMENTS

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If you have finished your studies and wish to work in Australia temporarily, please see Post-study work arrangements or our Working visas.