Studying in Australia
- pre_application Blocks your application
Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
You must be enrolled in an Australian course and hold a valid Confirmation of Enrolment when the visa is decided. A CoE is no longer valid if cancelled or if the course is complete.
- When
- after_offer
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be enrolled in a course of study in Australia and hold a valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) when we decide your visa. A CoE is no longer valid if it is cancelled or the course is complete
- financial_proof Blocks your application
Evidence of sufficient funds
You must show enough money for your stay and must not rely on working in Australia to support yourself. Actual living costs are often much higher than the visa minimum.
- When
- with_application
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You must have enough money to pay for your stay in Australia. The living costs we ask you to declare and provide with your visa application is the minimum amount of money you need for the visa. Actual living costs vary throughout Australia. They may be much higher than what you need for the visa. Yo
- health Blocks your application
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
You must hold Overseas Student Health Cover, unless you fall into an exemption category.
- When
- with_application
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hold Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), or fall in one of the exemption categories
- fee_status Blocks your application
Student visa application charge
The Student visa charge starts from AUD 2,500. It rose on 1 July 2026. Lower charges apply to eligible Pacific Island, Timor-Leste and ASEAN citizens and to ELICOS and Non-Award applicants.
- Costs
- AUD 2,500
- When
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From 1 July 2026, the visa application charge for Student visas has increased. A lower visa cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens, eligible ASEAN citizens and applicants in the ELICOS and Non-Award sector who lodge a valid Student visa application. Cost: From AUD2,500.00 (
- other Blocks your application
Genuine Student requirement
You must be a genuine student and show an understanding that studying in Australia is the primary reason for the visa. This replaced the Genuine Temporary Entrant test.
- When
- with_application
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You must: be a genuine student for entry, be able to show an understanding that studying in Australia is the primary reason of your Student visa.
- work_rights
Work limit while studying
You may work up to 48 hours a fortnight while your course is in session.
- When
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work up to 48 hours a fortnight when your course of study or training is in session.