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Key Highlights

What is an Australian Student Visa?

Upcoming Intakes in Australia

Top 20 Australian Universities

Eligibility & Documentary Proof

How to Apply for a Student Visa?

Cost & Processing Time

Other FAQs

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What is an Australian Student Visa?

An Australian student visa is a type of visa that allows international students to study in Australia. These visas are usually granted to individuals who have been accepted to an accredited Australian educational institution. There are several types of study visas available, including the subclass 500 student visa, which covers primary, secondary and higher education as well as vocational and English language courses.

It is important to note that specific requirements and conditions may vary based on the type of study and institution. To apply for an Australian student visa, you must contact the Australian Department of Home Affairs and provide the required documents, including an offer of enrollment from an eligible institution. It is important to ensure that your application is original and free of plagiarism when submitting any required essays or documents.

An Australian student visa is a temporary visa, which enables you to stay in Australia for the duration of your studies.

Guidelines issued as per notification and w.e.f. July 1, 2016, for Australian student visas, has changed, and a Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF) has been introduced.

According to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, all international students planning to study in Australia are now required to apply for a visa under subclass 500, effectively replacing the former subclasses 571 – 576. merges into one.

Incoming Intakes in Australia : –

Australian universities have two intakes each year:

Intake 1: Extends from February/early March to late May/early June.
Intake 2: Extends from July/early August to November.
The first intake is generally considered as the main intake by most of the Indian students. The best thing is to prepare for the next incoming intake.

Top 20 Universities in Australia 2023 : –

According to the QS World University Rankings 2020, Australia ranks among the top 500 universities in the world according to the following.

Name of University	Ranking among top 500 universities
Comprehensive Education	29
Australian National University (ANU)	38
University of Melbourne	42
University of Sydney 47	47
University of New South Wales (UNSW)	49
University of Queensland (UQ)	58
Monash University	86
University of Western Australia (UWA)	106
University of Adelaide	140
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)	207
University of Newcastle	212
University of Wollongong	224
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)	230
Curtin University	237
Macquarie University	238
RMIT University	271
Deacon University	274
University of South Australia (UniSA)	291
University of Tasmania	377
Swinburne University of Technology	383

Top universities in Australia

Application Process: Study in Australia in 3 Simple Steps!

Step 1

You have to make sure that you meet all the requirements before you fill up the Australian student visa application.
To fulfil the requirements, you would need to :
Meet Australian study requirements: You have to be enrolled in a full-time course ( undergraduate, masters or Phd) to be able to apply for a student visa. The course must be registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses. for Overseas Students (CRICOS). The university will provide an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) certificate which will serve as proof of enrolment.

Meet Language Requirements: Authorities need to know that you have adequate language abilities. You can display this by taking a language proficiency test. The following tests scores are acceptable:
International English Language testing system (IELTS) : 5.5-6
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) : 46
Pearson Test of English (PTE) : 42
Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) : 162
Occupational English Test (OET) : A ‘b’ for each test component
Have a Genuine Temporary Entrant (gte) statement:
This will state that your only intention is to study in Australia, and that you plan on returning.
Have adequate health insurance: In the event of something happening to your health in Australia, the authorities need to know that you will be able to pay your own healthcare bills. You usually have to purchase an Overseas Student Health Cover to prove this.
Meet health requirements: You must be in reasonably good health, and have no major illnesses that show up during medical tests.
Meet character requirements: You are only eligible to apply for an Australian student visa if you do not have a criminal or terrorist background. You must have a clean record.

Step 2

Cost/Fee Requirements for an Australian Student Visa: –
International students are required to pay visa fees as per the category they fall in below.Visa Subclass
Base Application Charge
Additional Applicant Charges
if 18 Years or AboveAdditional Applicant Charges if Less Than 18 YearsThe Subsequent Temporary Applicant Charge.
CD Student Visa(Subclass 500)
AUD 620
AUD 460
AUD 150
AUD 700m
Student Visa(Subclass 500) (Subsequent Entrant)
AUD 620
AUD 460
AUD 150
AUD 700
Student Visa(Subclass 500)
Foreign Affairs or Defense Sector
(Subclass 500)Postgraduate Research SectorAUD 620
These are the average tuition fees per year for international students according to the official government site.
International Undergraduate Students – AUD 15,000 to AUD 33,000
International Postgraduate Students (Masters Degree) – AUD 20,000 to AUD 37,000
Doctoral Degree – AUD 14,000 to AUD 37,000
These figures however do not include high-value courses like medical degrees or veterinary science. They cost significantly more.

Step 3

Australian Student Visa Processing Time 2023
Usually the student visa Australia is processed within a month, however, the maximum time it could take is 3 months.However, Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF) streamlines the visa processing time. Processing Time for Student Visa is:
Stream 75%
Processing 90%
Foreign Affairs or Defense Sector
20 days
26 days
Postgraduate Research Sector
39 days
77 days
Independent ELICOS Sector
23 days
38 days
Vocational Education and Training Sector
36 days
52 days
Higher Education Sector
17 days
32 days

Australian student visa

Since the SSVF process has streamlined, the standard time taken is anywhere between 4 – 6 weeks. This also depends upon the education institution and outstanding documents can always be requested if required and desired by the visa officer. The higher education provider in Australia will issue the Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE) that is essential in the Student Visa Program (SVP) procedure. The application is then sent to the Department of Home Affairs.It is recommended that you apply for the student visa at least 12 weeks before the day of orientation at the educational institution.

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Australian Student Visa in 2023 Guide: Process, Requirements, Age Limit, and more