Australia student visa for Indians – Student visa (subclass 500)
Enrol in a CRICOS-registered course, receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and apply online in ImmiAccount. Your answers must show that you are a genuine student.
Intakes: February · July
Key facts
- Visa fee: From AUD 2,500 for the main applicant
- Living funds: AUD 29,710 a year for living costs, plus tuition and travel
- English test: IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or another accepted test — score set by your course
- Work while studying: Up to 48 hours a fortnight while your course is in session; unlimited in breaks
- After graduation: Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) — length depends on your qualification
- Health cover: Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for your whole stay
- Genuine student: Short written answers about your study plans, background and career goals
Important updates
- Check your institution’s guidance on how early Indian applicants should lodge — processing can take several weeks.
Documents
- Passport
- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
- Genuine Student answers with evidence
- Proof of financial capacity
- English test result
- OSHC policy
- Mark sheets and degrees
- Health check and biometrics (if requested)
How to apply
- Get your CoE – Accept your offer and pay the deposit and OSHC.
- Prepare evidence – Funds, English test and your Genuine Student answers.
- Apply in ImmiAccount – Lodge online and pay the visa fee.
- Biometrics and health – Complete them if Home Affairs asks.
- Grant – The visa is linked to your passport electronically.