Overview
The Student Visa (Subclass 500) lets eligible international students study in Australia at an approved education provider. You can apply in or outside Australia, and you must be enrolled and hold a valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) when a decision is made.
Who this visa is for
- Students accepted into an eligible course in Australia
- Applicants who can show a genuine study purpose and meet visa requirements
Key requirements (high level)
A strong application typically shows:
- A valid CoE for your course
- You meet the Genuine Student requirement (study is the primary reason for being in Australia)
- Evidence of funds, health/character checks (where required), and complete supporting documents (case dependent)
Typical supporting documents (examples)
- Passport / identity documents
- CoE from your education provider
- Financial evidence (tuition + living costs, as required)
- Academic documents (transcripts/certificates)
- Any additional documents requested in ImmiAccount / checklist tool
How we support you
- Confirm course/CoE readiness and build a tailored document checklist
- Review your funding and study plan for clarity and consistency
- Final audit of forms and documents before submission