The 500 student visa is the main type of visa required for international students to study in Australia. Whether you are coming to study language courses, secondary school, foundation programs, undergraduate, master's, doctoral, or vocational courses, you will need to apply for this visa.

Scope of application:

• Language Schools (ELICOS)

• Primary and secondary school curriculum

• Higher education (undergraduate, master's, doctoral)

• TAFE (Technical Education and Training) courses

• Research-based courses

Visa features:

• Visa validity usually coincides with the course duration.

• You can work 40 hours every two weeks, with no restrictions on holidays.

• Spouse and children can accompany you.

• Multiple entries allowed into Australia

• After graduation, you can apply for a 485 work visa.

Application materials should include:

• COE (Confirmation of Enrollment)

• GTE (Genuine Temporary Entry Declaration)

• English proficiency scores (e.g., IELTS)

• OSHC (Outpatient Health Coverage)

• Proof of financial resources (depending on the course and country's risk level)