Australia Study Visa

Australia Study/Student Visa

International students wish to study abroad have numerous options when it comes to Australia. The country offers quality education and various courses to choose from along with post-study work opportunities which makes it one of the most preferable destinations among Indian students. The Universities in Australia are strong in research and holds Excellency in areas like arts and humanities, education, and sciences.

What is an Australian Study Visa?
It is a temporary visa which allows an individual to reside in Australia for their period of study. Due to change in guidelines with effect from July 1st, 2016, all international students who wish to study in Australia are now required to apply for a visa under Subclass 500 and it combines the erstwhile subclass 571-576 into one.

What are the Australian Student Visa Requirements?
The Australia Student Visa is known as Subclass 500. The student visa is valid for maximum five years. The candidates will be eligible for a student visa only if:

• They want to study a registered course or part of it on a full-time basis.
• The course they wish to pursue is registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
• They are issued an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) certificate in order to confirm their enrolment in an Australian University.
• They have the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) statement to prove their intention to come to Australia only to study and not to settle down.
  
  In addition to the above requirements, the candidates must have the following:
   
• Four recent passport-sized photographs
• Certified or notarized copies transcript/document of academic results
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) – approved by the Australian government, this health insurance offers basic medical and hospital facilities. This insurance can be purchased via the candidate’s university.
• Proof of language proficiency tests in the English language
• Proof of funds for covering all expenditures during the study period
• Proof of civil status (If applicable)
• Additional requirements as prescribed by Australian University (if any) before the application
• Character Certificate to prove that the candidate doesn’t have any criminal record.
• Proof of visa fees payment

What are the Upcoming Intakes in Australia?
There are two intakes in Australian universities every year:

• February/early March to late May/early June
• July/early August through to November

Most of the Indian students usually treat the first intake as the main one.

What are the Top 20 Universities in Australia 2022?

What are the Documents Required for an Australia Study Visa?
Following are the general documents required for Australia Student Visa:

• The Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment as proof of admission into a college or university.
• A valid passport.
• Your visa application fee.
• Your GTE (Genuine Temporary Entrant) statement.
• Academic and work experience documents.
• Evidence of financial ability to meet expenses like tuition fees, living expenses, living costs for dependents, and return airfare.
• Details of OSHC health insurance policy.
• Statement of purpose.
• Passport-size photographs.
• You will also be required to provide additional documents like parental consent if you are under 18 years of age.

What are the Cost/Fee Requirements for an Australia Study Visa?
International students are required to pay below mentioned visa fees as per the category they fall in:

How much is the Average Tuition Fees & Course Costs for Indian Students?
According to the official government site, following is the average fees per year for international students:

• 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

Note: The cost might differ for high-value courses like medical or veterinary science degrees.

What is the processing time for Australian Student Visa?
The Australian student visa is processed within one month usually. However, it could take a maximum period of 3-4 months. Nevertheless, Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF) streamlines the visa processing time. Here is the Processing Time for Australian Student Visa:

How to Apply for Australia Student Visa?
Here are the steps to apply for Australian Study Visa:

• Initially, the candidate needs to establish and log into an ImmiAccount via the online portal.
• Then the candidate needs to complete the visa application form for the visa subclass to that he/she is entitled to along with all the necessary documents. It must be noted that on behalf of the student, Registered Migration Agents (RMAs) lodge student eVisa applications in India.
• Afterwards, the applicant will receive the notification from the authorities on submission of the Visa application and a Transaction Reference Number (TRN) will be issued to the applicant which will permit him/her to track and manage their applications.

Post Study Work Options
Following are some things which are needed to be considered for Post study work option in Australia:

• The minimum age of post study work permit is 18 years.
• The students can work for up to 20 hours per week on student Visa. There is an exception for working as an academic assistant as there is no limit on the number of days academic assistants may work. Moreover, students can work more than 20 hours per week during their vacations.
• The students are not allowed to be self-employed or work as freelancers.

Following are some options through which the students can obtain work authorization after studying in Australia:

Post-Study Work stream of the Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) - This visa grants post-study work rights to international students who have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Australia on a student visa. They can work for two to four years in the country to get work experience.

Graduate Work Stream – This visa is valid for a period of 18 months. Students can be eligible for this stream if they have graduated with the skills and occupation that is relevant to an occupation which comes in the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).

FAQ

1) What language tests are acceptable for an Australia student visa application?
Following are the five different tests accepted in Australian student visa applications:

• TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language
• IELTS - International English Language Testing System
• CAE - Cambridge English: Advanced
• OET - Occupational English Test
• PTE - Pearson Test of English

2) What are the English language requirements to study in Australia?
The required score in these tests depends on the course you will be studying.

3) Can one bring dependents on a student visa?
Yes, the candidates can bring their family members with them on study visa as Spouses, partners and unmarried children under the age of 18 are eligible for dependent visas. They can be included either in the original student visa application or the candidates can apply for their visas once they have started their course in Australia.
In order to be eligible for the same, the primary student visa holder must have a minimum of 12 months validity on the visa and have proof of necessary funds required.

4) What are the financial requirements to get an Australia student visa?
To be eligible for student visa the candidate must prove that they have the funds to cover their expenses. On the basis of rules with effect from February 2018, the candidate must prove that he/she have funds as designated by the government to cover their living costs. It must be noted that this does not include tuition and travel costs.
In case the dependents are accompanying, then the candidates should prove that they have the funds to cover their living costs inclusive of the school fees of their children. However, the candidate can also provide proof that his/her spouse or parents can support their study and stay in Australia as they earn minimum AU$60,000 per annum.

5) Are there any scholarships available in Australia for international students?
Yes, the Australian Government and a variety of educational institutions, whether public or offers scholarships and grants to international students.

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