Student Visa (Subclass 500): Application Requirements
International students planning to study in Australia must meet the requirements that apply to their application. Key areas include:
Enrolment: Provide appropriate evidence of enrolment, usually a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for a CRICOS-registered course.
Study purpose (GS): Meet the Genuine Student (GS) requirement by explaining your course choice, circumstances and study plans, showing that study is your primary purpose in Australia.
Funds and English: Meet the applicable financial capacity and English language requirements.
Insurance and other checks: Hold Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless exempt, and meet health and character requirements.
Students under 18: Have appropriate welfare arrangements in place.
Under the Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF), English and financial evidence requirements can depend on your country of citizenship and education provider. Streamlined evidence requirements do not remove the need to meet visa eligibility criteria.