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Everything you need to know about studying in Australia. Student visa (500), training visa (407), temporary graduate visa (485), and student guardian visa (590).
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485 Visa Duration by Qualification: How Long Can You Stay?
The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) duration depends on your qualification level and which stream you apply under. The Post-Study Work stream grants 2...
485 Visa Fee Increase 2026: What Changed and What It Means
The Australian government significantly increased the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa application fee, which now stands at $3,765 for the primary...
Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500): Complete Guide 2026
The Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500) lets you study full-time at a registered Australian educational institution. It costs $1,600 AUD to apply, grants...
Can You Change Courses on a Student Visa? Rules and Restrictions
Yes, you can change courses on an Australian student visa, but the rules depend on the level of your new course compared to your current one. Transferring to a...
Genuine Student Requirement: How to Pass Australia's GS Test
The Genuine Student (GS) requirement replaced Australia's former Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) test in March 2024. To pass, you must convince the Department...
Graduate Work vs Post-Study Work Stream: 485 Visa Compared
The Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa has two streams: Graduate Work and Post-Study Work. The Graduate Work stream grants 18 months, requires a skills...
International Student Cap 2026: How the New System Works
Australia has introduced a cap on the number of international students that education providers can enrol each year. Under the system, each CRICOS-registered...
OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover): Student Visa Requirements & Costs
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is mandatory for all international students on an Australian Subclass 500 visa. It covers essential medical services...
Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590): Guide for Parents
The Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590) allows a parent, legal guardian, or approved relative to live in Australia as the guardian of a student under 18 (or...
Student Visa Financial Requirements: How Much Money Do You Need?
To obtain an Australian student visa (Subclass 500), you must demonstrate access to at least $29,710 AUD per year for living expenses, plus the full cost of...
Student Visa Refusal: Top 10 Reasons and How to Avoid Them
Australian student visa refusal rates have increased significantly since the introduction of the Genuine Student (GS) requirement in March 2024. In the 2024-25...
Student Visa to PR: Every Pathway from Study to Permanent Residency
The most common route from an Australian student visa to permanent residency runs through the Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) visa, then into a skilled...
Student Visa Work Rights: The 48-Hour Fortnight Rule Explained
Australian student visa (Subclass 500) holders can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while their course is in session. During scheduled course breaks, there's...
Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485): Post-Study Work Rights 2026
The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) gives international graduates of Australian institutions the right to live and work in Australia after completing...
Training Visa (Subclass 407): Occupational Training in Australia
The Subclass 407 Training Visa allows you to come to Australia for workplace-based occupational training that isn't available in your home country. It's not a...
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