Study In Australia
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Applying For An Australian Student VISA
Step 1: Apply to a study institution in Australia and receive a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
Step 2: Create an account on the Australian Immigration Authorities website.
Step 3: Fill in all the personal details, and upload the relevant documents required to complete the VISA application process. Make sure to apply for a student VISA subclass 500. This application should be made at least 125 days before the tentative start of the course.
Step 4: Get the Transaction Reference Number (TRN) by paying a VISA fee. You can make this payment online using a credit card.
Step 5: Students will finally receive an Australian VISA through email. Book your tickets and get ready to start your course in Australia.
Types of Student VISA to Study in Australia
Independent ELICOS VISA (Subclass 570)
International students traveling to Australia to pursue English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) should apply for this VISA.
Vocational Education and Training Sector VISA (Subclass 572)
This VISA is needed for students traveling to Australia to pursue a vocational or training qualification.
Higher Education Sector VISA (Subclass 573)
This VISA is needed for students traveling to Australia to pursue an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master’s degree, and higher education diploma.
Graduate Research Sector VISA (Subclass 574)
This VISA is needed for students traveling to Australia to study research-based masters and Ph.D. courses.
Non-Award Sector VISA (Subclass 575)
This VISA is needed for students traveling to Australia to study towards a full-time course or non-award foundation course, which doesn’t lead to the award of a certificate.
Foreign Affairs or Defense Sector VISA (Subclass 576)
The VISA is needed for students who are sponsored by Australia’s Department of Defense or Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Documentary Proof Required for An Australian Student VISA
Post Study Australian Work VISA
| Name of Visa | Key Restriction | Maximum Stay | Dependents Allowed |
| Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) – Post Study Work Stream | Bachelor degree and above qualification, a registered course for at least 2 academic years but not less than 16 calendar months Students must apply for this visa within 6 months of course completion | 2 to 4 years* | Yes |
| Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) – Graduate Work stream | Skills and qualifications to occupations specified in the skilled occupation list Students must apply for this visa within 6 months of course completion | Up to 18 months | Yes |
| Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476) | Engineering qualifications from a specified educational institution in the last 2 years | Up to 18 months | Yes |
Depending on the qualification, the stay duration for a Temporary Graduate VISA (subclass 485) – Post Study Work Stream is:
- Bachelor Degree, Bachelor Degree with Honours, Masters by Coursework – 2 years
- Masters by Research Degree – 3 years
- Doctoral Degree – 4 years
