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VISA
Student visa (Subclass 500)
All of the following types of study are included on this visa. For more information about student visas, visit Department of Home Affairs:
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independent ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students)
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schools (primary and secondary)
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secondary school exchange program
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vocational education and training (VET)
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higher education
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postgraduate research
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non-award courses
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international students sponsored by the Department of Foreign Affairs or Defence.
Other visa options
For shorter periods of study, you can apply for a Visitor or Working Holiday Visa. There is also a visa option specifically for student guardians.
Visitor Visa (Subclasses 600, 601, 651)
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Maximum 3 months study.
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Intention to visit Australia is genuine.
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Meet health and character requirements.
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Sufficient money to support yourself during stay in Australia.
Read more about Visitor Visas on the Department of Home Affairs website.
Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417 and 462)
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Maximum 4 months study.
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Aged 18 to 30 years and hold an eligible passport.
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Principal purpose to holiday in Australia.
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Enter or remain in Australia as a genuine visitor.
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Meet health and character requirements.
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Sufficient funds for airfares and personal support for stay in Australia.
Read more about Working Holiday Visas on the Department of Home Affairs website.
Student Guardian (Subclass 590)
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Provides for certain persons to reside with a student in Australia, where the student requires a guardian, ie: the student is under 18 years of age.
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Study up to 3 months or study ELICOS for 20 hours per week for duration of visa.
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Meet Genuine Temporary Entrant requirement.
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Sufficient funds for airfares and living costs.
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Meet health and character requirements.
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Acceptable health insurance.
Read more about Student Guardian visas on the Department of Home Affairs website.
Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485)
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This visa allows eligible international students who have completed an Australian education to stay in Australia to gain work experience.
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You can work in Australia for a period of 18 months and up to 4 years, depending on your qualification.
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This visa does not restrict the type of work you may do or the number of hours you may work.
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Applications for this visa must be made in Australia and you must hold an eligible student visa in the last 6 months.
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You must meet Australian study, English proficiency, health insurance, health and character requirements.
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You must meet the specific requirements of the stream in which you are applying for this visa.
Read more about Temporary Graduate visas on the Department of Home Affairs website.