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Destination guide
Australia
Group of Eight universities, generous work rights, and a quality-of-life premium.
Australia balances strong research output with relaxed living. The Subclass 500 visa lets you work 48 hrs/fortnight during term, and post-study work rights stretch from 2 to 6 years depending on degree and city.
Tuition
AUD 30,000 – 50,000 / year
Living cost
AUD 21,041 / year (govt min.)
Intakes
February (semester 1) · July (semester 2)
Top universities
- • Melbourne
- • ANU
- • Sydney
- • UNSW
- • Queensland
- • Monash
Popular programmes
- • Master of Data Science
- • Master of IT
- • MBA
- • Nursing
- • Engineering
Subclass 500 Student Visa
Application fee
AUD 1,600
Processing time
4–6 weeks
Work rights
48 hours per fortnight during term
Post-study
Temporary Graduate (485) — 2 to 6 years
Application timeline
- 1Apply to universities and accept your offer
- 2Pay deposit and receive Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
- 3Buy OSHC health cover for entire visa duration
- 4Write your Genuine Student (GS) statement
- 5Lodge Subclass 500 online via ImmiAccount
- 6Complete health and biometrics if requested
Insider tips
- GS statement is critical post-2024 reforms — be specific and honest.
- Regional study (outside Sydney/Melbourne) gives an extra post-study year.
- OSHC is mandatory — Bupa, Allianz and Medibank are the main providers.
- Show ~AUD 29,710 + tuition in funds for a 12-month course.
Tests accepted
IELTSTOEFLPTE Academic