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Study in Australia from India
Subclass 500 student visa, 48 hours of work per fortnight in term, and the Temporary Graduate (485) visa afterwards.
Checked on official sites · 14 Oct 2026Student visa
Subclass 500
Visa fee
From AUD 2,500 (from 1 Jul 2026)
Funds
At least AUD 29,710
After graduation
485 visa: usually 2–3 years
Intakes
Most bachelor's and postgraduate courses start around March, with a mid-year intake around July; some providers run trimesters. Dates vary by provider.
Student visa (subclass 500): step by step
- Accept your Letter of Offer and pay the deposit to get a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
- Take an approved English test at a test centre (online or at-home versions aren't accepted)
- Gather evidence of funds and buy OSHC
- Do a health examination if required and answer the character questions
- Apply online in ImmiAccount and answer the Genuine Student questions
- Check travel requirements before you fly
Processing times vary; check the Department of Home Affairs global processing times.
Fees and money you need to show
- Visa fees
- From AUD 2,500 per application (from 1 July 2026, unless exempt). You must also buy Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for your whole stay.
- Proof of funds
- At least AUD 29,710, plus enough to support any family members included (Study Australia). Real living costs may be higher.
Work, English and family
- Work while studying
- Up to 48 hours per fortnight during study periods; no limit during scheduled course breaks.
- After graduation
- Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), Post-Higher Education Work stream: usually 2–3 years depending on your qualification. You must be 35 or under when you apply (some exceptions).
- English tests
- Accepted tests include IELTS, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge C1 Advanced, CELPIP, LANGUAGECERT Academic, MET and OET, taken at a test centre. Check the minimum scores on the Home Affairs website.
- Bringing family
- You can include your partner and children under 18, but they must be declared when you apply.
Recent changes
- 1 Jul 2026: student visa fee from AUD 2,500.
- Applications made in Australia without a CoE are invalid; concurrent CoEs are no longer issued.