Visas · Student
The student visa, from start to finish
Subclass 500 is the visa that starts everything, and it is the one we support most. Here is what it involves, with the real figures, verified July 2026.
Government chargeAUD $2,500 standard · $745 for Pacific Island & Timor-Leste citizens*
LengthIn line with your enrolment, up to 6 years
Work rights48 hours per fortnight (every 2 weeks) while your course is in session
Funds to showFirst-year tuition + AUD $29,710 living costs (more if family joins you)
EnglishIELTS 6.0 standard · 5.5 with 10+ weeks of English study (ELICOS) · 5.0 with 20+ weeks · other tests accepted
Health coverOverseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for your whole stay. We arrange it
The Genuine Student requirement, plainly
Since 2024, the application includes written questions about your circumstances, your course choice, and your plans. Two things matter. Your answers must be true and backed by evidence. And hoping to stay in Australia long-term is not penalised. We prepare this part with you properly; it is where good support shows most.
What we do: course + provider selection → enrolment and CoE → OSHC → Genuine Student preparation → application support with Registered Migration Agent access → pre-departure. Full service AUD $2,500 all-in ($1,800 for PEV-country citizens), stated before you commit; the first conversation is free.
*Citizenship-based concession, verified via the Visa Pricing Estimator,July 2026. Charges typically change each 1 July. General information only, not migration advice.