Student Visa Recommendation Report

Primary Recommendation

Student Visa — Subclass 500

✓ Highly Eligible

Based on your profile as a 23-year-old Brazilian national with a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics and a confirmed offer to study Master of Data Science at the University of Melbourne, you are an excellent candidate for the Student Visa (Subclass 500). Your strong academic background, relevant work experience at a São Paulo analytics firm, and sufficient financial backing through family sponsorship position you well for approval.

Why This Visa Is Right for You

✓Allows full-time study at the University of Melbourne, a top-ranked global institution
✓Permits work up to 48 hours per fortnight during term and unlimited hours during breaks
✓Your Master’s in Data Science directly builds on your Statistics degree, strengthening your GTE case
✓Opens a pathway to the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) for 3 years of post-study work rights
✓Data Science is on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List, enhancing future PR prospects
✓Your partner can be included as a dependent with full work rights

Alternative Visa Options

Temporary Graduate Visa

Subclass 485

Available after completing your Master’s degree. Grants 3 years of unrestricted work rights in Australia. Ideal if you want to gain local industry experience before pursuing permanent residency.

Skilled Independent Visa

Subclass 189

A points-tested permanent residency pathway. With an Australian Master’s degree, age points (25–32 bracket), and a STEM occupation, you could accumulate 75+ points after graduation.

Required Documents

1Enrolment & Academic Evidence

✓Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from the University of Melbourne
✓Official acceptance letter for Master of Data Science
✓Certified copy of Bachelor’s degree in Statistics (with apostille translation)
✓Academic transcripts showing course completion and grades

2Financial Evidence

✓Proof of AUD $29,710 per year for living costs (updated 2026 rate)
✓Evidence of tuition fee payment or capacity (AUD $47,200/year for the program)
✓Bank statements from last 3 months showing consistent balance
✓Sponsorship declaration from parents with their financial documents
✓If applicable: scholarship letter from the university

3English Language Proficiency

✓PTE Academic score report (minimum 50 overall; your score: 72)
✓Alternative accepted: IELTS Academic 6.0+, TOEFL iBT 64+, or Cambridge C1 Advanced 169+
✓Test must have been taken within 2 years of application date

4Health & Character Requirements

✓Health examination by Bupa Medical Visa Services approved panel physician
✓Chest X-ray (required for stays over 6 months)
✓Police clearance certificate from Brazil (Atestado de Antecedentes Criminais)
✓Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for full visa duration — approx. AUD $600/year

5Identity & Personal Documents

✓Valid Brazilian passport (minimum 6 months validity beyond intended stay)
✓Certified birth certificate with English translation
✓Two recent passport-sized photographs (45mm x 35mm)
✓National ID card (RG) — certified copy

6Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Statement

✓Personal statement (800–1,000 words) explaining study motivation
✓Explanation of how Data Science relates to your Statistics background
✓Career plan demonstrating intent to return to Brazil or contribute to skills shortage
✓Evidence of ties to home country (family, property, employment offer)

Expected Timeline

Secure CoE & Prepare Documents 2–3 weeks

English Test & Health Examination 1–2 weeks

Police Clearance from Brazil 2–4 weeks

Lodge Application via ImmiAccount 1 day

Biometrics Collection (if required) 1–2 weeks

Application Processing & Decision 4–12 weeks

Application Fees

Base Application Charge (primary applicant)	AUD $710
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) — 2 years	AUD $1,200
Health examination & chest X-ray	AUD $350
Police clearance certificate (Brazil)	AUD $50
PTE Academic test fee	AUD $410
Document translation & certification	AUD $200–400
Biometrics (if required)	AUD $0 (included)

Important Tips

Your GTE statement is the single most scrutinised part of the application — be specific about why Melbourne, why Data Science, and how it connects to your career back in Brazil. Generic statements are a red flag.
Apply at least 6–8 weeks before your course start date. Brazilian applicants from São Paulo typically see 4–6 week processing, but peak season (October–January) can push this to 10+ weeks.
Purchase OSHC before lodging your application — it’s mandatory and Medibank, Allianz, or Bupa are the main providers. Compare plans as prices vary by up to 30%.
Ensure bank statements show a stable balance over 3 months, not a sudden large deposit. Immigration officers look for “parked funds” and may question them.
Front-load every document with your initial application. Requests for additional information add 4–8 weeks to processing.

Next Steps

Accept the University of Melbourne offer and pay the deposit to receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
Book and complete your PTE Academic test (or confirm your existing score is still valid and above 50)
Purchase Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the full duration of your course
Request your Brazilian police clearance certificate (Atestado de Antecedentes Criminais) from the Federal Police
Schedule a health examination with an approved Bupa panel physician in São Paulo
Draft your Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) statement — have it reviewed by your university’s international student office
Gather all financial evidence: 3 months of bank statements, sponsorship declaration, and tuition payment receipts
Create an ImmiAccount, complete the online application form, upload all documents, and pay the AUD $710 fee