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Student & Graduate Visas
500

500 - Student

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This visa allows eligible international students to study full-time, live and work in Australia throughout the duration of their course. 

REQUIREMENTS

Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)

Genuine Student requirement​

Proof of sufficient funds to cover living costs, travel, and course fees

Proficiency in English (unless exempt)

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

Meet character and health checks

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TEMPORARY

BENEFITS

590

Upon completion of a course/qualification, you can explore post-study pathways such as the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass: 485) 

Full-time study of a course in Australia registered under the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS)

Work up to 48 hours per fortnight while the course is in session and unrestricted working hours during semester breaks and holidays

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590 - Student Guardian


 

Parents and legal guardians of Student Visa holders can temporarily reside in Australia to support and care for the international student who is under 18 years of age.

REQUIREMENTS

A parent, legal guardian or nominated relative aged 21 years or older

Proof of sufficient funds to cover living expenses for themselves and the student, or meet alternative income requirements

Meet health and character checks, and maintain a valid Overseas Visitor Health Cover

Proof of providing accommodation, general welfare and support for the student

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TEMPORARY

485

485 - Temporary Graduate


 

International students can live, work and study in Australia after completing studies from an Australian educational institution. 

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There are 3 streams:

        1. Post-Vocational Education Work stream

       2. Post-Higher Education Work stream

       3. Second Post-Higher Education Work Stream

The applicant must be 35 years old or younger

Must reside in Australia at the time of lodgement

Must hold or have held a Student Visa (subclass 500) in the last 6 months

Meet minimum scores for an approved English proficiency assessment 

Maintain sufficient health insurance and Australian Federal Police Check clearance

Post-Vocational Education: Skills assessment 

Second Post-Higher Education Work Stream: Studied and obtained first Temporary Graduate visa in a regional area in Australia

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BENEFITS

TEMPORARY

REQUIREMENTS

Unrestricted working rights for international graduates to gain work experience, opening pathways to Permanent Residency

Unrestricted travel in and outside Australia 

Complete further study or training 

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