With this visa you can:
- participate in an eligible course of study in Australia
- travel in and out of Australia
- work up to 48 hours a fortnight when your course of study or training is in session.
Cost:
- The visa costs from AUD1,600.00 for the main applicant, unless they are exempt.
How long you can stay:
This is a temporary visa to study up to 5 years. The type of course and its length will determine the length of stay
If you hold or held a student visa and completed specific qualifications in Australia in the last six months, you might be eligible for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485).
Packaged courses:
You will need to give us Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for each course. The last course you take as part of the course package is your main course of study. We use your main course of study to work out what financial and English language skills evidence you must give us.
If your visa application includes a package of courses, course gaps must be less than two calendar months, unless the first course finishes at the end of the standard academic year and the next course commences at the beginning of the standard academic year.
Eligibility:
- Be a certain age (school student)
- Be enrolled in a course of study and provide evidence
- Make Welfare arrangements if you are under 18 years
- Meet English language requirements
- Have adequate health insurance
- Have this visa if applying while in Australia
- Have enough money for your stay
- Be a genuine student
- Meet our character requirement
- Meet our health requirement
- Sign the Australian values statement
- Have paid back your debt to the Australian Government
- Not had a visa cancelled or an application refused
Genuine Student requirement:
(Effective from 23 March 2024)
The Government has replaced the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement for student visas with a Genuine Student (GS) requirement. This is effective for student visa applications lodged on and after 23 March 2024.
This requirement does NOT apply to student visa applications lodged before 23 March 2024. We will continue to assess these applications against the GTE requirement.
All applicants for a student visa must be a genuine applicant for entry. They must stay as a student and be able to show an understanding that studying in Australia is the primary reason of their student visa. The GS requirement is intended to include students who, after studying in Australia, develop skills Australia needs and who then go on to apply for permanent residence.
To be granted a student visa, all applicants must demonstrate they satisfy the genuine student criterion or the genuine student dependent criterion.
In the online student visa application form, we will ask the applicant the below questions to address the GS criteria.
- Give details of the applicant’s current circumstances. This includes ties to family, community, employment and economic circumstances.
- Explain why the applicant wishes to study this course in Australia with this particular education provider. This must also explain their understanding of the requirements of the intended course and studying and living in Australia.
- Explain how completing the course will be of benefit to the applicant.
- Give details of any other relevant information the applicant would like to include.
Answers must be written in English, with a maximum of 150 words per question.
There is an additional question for those applicants who have previously held a student visa or those who are lodging an application in Australia from a non-student visa.
Along with the responses included in the application form, the applicant must attach supporting documents to their Immi Account.
Generic statements unsupported by evidence are not given significant weight in the GS assessment. This means it is important to provide evidence to support a claim made by the applicant.
An applicant’s overall personal circumstances are considered when assess whether they are a genuine student.
What evidence and information to include
We encourage applicants to provide evidence or information about:
Previous study
This includes:
- Academic transcripts showing qualifications achieved
- Name of the education provider(s)
- Length of study
- Certificates of attainment
Previous study in Australia:
This includes:
- A complete history of study record(s) in Australia
- Reasons for change of course and/or education providers
- Details of information on course progress
- Study gaps of more than 2 months during an academic year
- Any other information the applicant considers relevant to their study record in Australia
Current employment
This includes:
- Details of their current employer and company address
- Period of employment
- Details of position held
- The name and contact details of someone who can confirm the circumstances of the declared employment
Circumstances in their home country or country of residence
This includes:
- The nature of the applicant’s personal ties eg. example family, community and employment. They will need to provide reasons for not studying in their home country if a similar course is available.
Economic circumstances in home country or country of residence
This includes:
- Documents showing employment or business activities for 12 months before lodging an application
- Potential employment offers including salary and other benefits, after course completion
- Income tax return or bank statements
If there is political and civil unrest and military service commitments in the applicant’s home country that would present as a significant incentive for them to leave their home country, they must provide their reasons and supporting evidence.
How GS Criteria is assessed:
The GS criterion focuses on the assessment of the student’s intention to genuinely study in Australia. It considers factors including the applicant’s:
- circumstances
- immigration history
- compliance with visa conditions and any other relevant matter.
This criterion acknowledges that post-study pathways are available for those who may be eligible.
Situations in their home country (or country of residence)
It is considered:
- reason for not studying in their home country or region if a similar course is available there
- the nature of the applicant’s personal ties to their home country
- economic circumstances
- military service commitments political and civil unrest in their home country.
Potential situation in Australia
It is considered:
- level of knowledge of the proposed course and education provider and of living in Australia
- previous study and qualifications
- level of research the applicant has undertaken into their proposed course of study and living arrangements.
Value of the course to their future
It is considered:
- if the course is consistent with their current level of education and if the course will assist them to obtain employment or improve employment prospect in their home country or another country.
- if the course is relevant to past or proposed future employment in their home country or another country
- expected salary and other benefits in their home country or another country obtained with the applicant’s qualifications from the proposed course of study.
Immigration history
It is considered:
- visa and travel history for Australia and other countries
- previous visa applications for Australia or other countries
- visa refusals or cancellations.
If the applicant is a minor, the intentions of the parent, legal guardian or spouse is considered.
Any other relevant matter.
Give details of any other relevant information the applicant would like to include in their application.
English language requirements for Australia student visa:
To gain your Australia student visa, you’ll have to provide evidence of proficiency in the English language. This usually means passing a secure English language test to be able to prove your communication and correspondence skills.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular high-stakes English language proficiency test for study, work and migration, with more than three million tests taken in the past year. The IELTS results are recognised by more than 11,000 organisations, including educational institutions, employers, professional associations and governments, in 140 countries around the world.
While the minimum IELTS requirement for student visa is 5.5, you will need to aim for a higher score to get into top universities. Moreover, the IELTS requirement may vary from course to course. For instance, courses like Business, IT and Engineering usually require 6.5 IELTS score. The requirement for Nursing, Physiotherapy, and teaching is 7.0 or sometimes even higher. So, it is always advisable to get expert insights on the score you should be aiming for and how you should prepare for the same. IDP’s international education specialists can be of great help to you in this area.
Applying for your Australia student visa online
Students are advised to submit their application at least 8 to 12 weeks before program starts.
Requirement for an Australia student visa
When applying for your Australia student visa to study in Australia, you will generally need:
- Proof of enrolment (your electronic confirmation of enrolment eCOE)
- A valid passport
- Your visa application fee
- You are required to meet Genuine Student Criteria
- Academic and work experience documents
- Evidence of your English proficiency skills (such as IELTS test scores)
- Evidence of financial ability (tuition fees, living expenses, expenses for dependents, return airfare)
- Details of your health insurance policy (OSHC)
- Passport-sized photographs
How can QAZI LAW ASSOCIATES help with your Australia visa applications?
If you’re an student with an offer letter from any of our partner institutions in Australia, we can advise you on how to go about the entire process. We’ll make sure you are fully informed on the latest visa requirements and conditions; and also help you prepare the right documents for your student visa. QAZI LAW ASSOCIATES is authorised to lodge student visa applications on your behalf using the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) online application system. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to schedule of appointment for free consultation session with our Immigration Lawyer to assist you in this journey.
QLA ASSOCIATED NETWORK WITH FOLLOWING INSTITUTES IN AUSTRALIA:
Australia Panel Institutes – QLA
| Sr # | University / College | Courses | English Requirements | Fee $AUS | Intakes |
| 1 | Charles Sturt University Sydney | Undergraduate Postgraduate | IELTS/PTE | UG:31,500 PG:34,200 | Feb, July, Oct |
| 2 | LA Trobe University Sydney | Foundation Undergraduate Postgraduate | IELTS/PTE | F: 27,272 UG:36,800 PG: 42,000 | Feb, July, Oct |
| 3 | Western Sydney University | Foundation Undergraduate Postgraduate | IELTS/PTE | F: 27,272 UG:24,002 PG: 35,016 | Feb, July, Oct |
| 4 | Curtin College | Diploma Master Qualifying Prog | IELTS/PTE | Diploma: 32,000 MQP: 15,200 | Feb, July, Oct |
| 5 | SAE Creative Media Institute | Diploma Undergraduate Postgraduate | IELTS/PTE | 22,500 to 45,300 | Feb, July, Oct |
| 6 | Sydney Institute of Business &Technology | Foundation Diploma | IELTS/PTE | F:25,400 Diploma:32,340 | Feb, July, Oct |
| 7 | Taylors College University of Sydney | Foundation | IELTS/PTE | F: 44,236 | Feb, July, Oct |
| 8 | University of Canbera College (Level-1) | Foundation Diploma | IELTS/PTE | F:27,400 Diploma:38,340 | Feb, July, Oct |
| 9 | Deakin College (Level-1) | Foundation Diploma | IELTS/PTE | F:29,492 Diploma: 34,614 | Feb, July, Oct |
| 10 | Edith Cowan College | Foundation Diploma MQP | IELTS/PTE | F:27,000 D:31,500 MQP:20,200 | Feb, July, Oct |
| 11 | Canning College (Level-1) | Foundation Diploma Year 11 & 12 | IELTS/PTE | F:23,578 D:25,000 23,578 | Jan, Apr, Oct |
| 12 | Australian College of Applied Professions | Diploma Undergraduate Postgraduate | IELTS/PTE | D:26,976 UG: 35,800 PG: 24,749 | Feb, July, Oct |
| 13 | Eynesbury College | Foundation Diploma | IELTS/PTE | F:30,200 D: 27,700 | Feb, July, Oct |
| 14 | Griffith College | Foundation Diploma MQP | IELTS/PTE | F:27,000 D:31,500 MQP:20,200 | Feb, July, Oct |
| 15 | LA Trobe College Australia | Foundation Diploma MQP | IELTS/PTE | F:27,272 D:34,728 MQP:14,100 | Feb, July, Oct |
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If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to schedule of appointment for free consultation session with our Immigration Lawyer to assist you in this journey.
