Student Visa Recommendation Report

At a Glance

Visa Student Visa Subclass 500

Base charge Official AUD $2,500 Primary applicant

Processing Official 5-9 weeks 50%-90% of applications

Documents 9 items 5 categories

Primary Recommendation

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Student Visa - Subclass 500

Based on your confirmed enrolment in a Master of Information Technology at a CRICOS-registered university and strong financial evidence, you are well placed for the Student visa (Subclass 500).

Eligibility Assessment

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Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) You hold a valid CoE for a Master of Information Technology, a CRICOS-registered course

✓

Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Your study and career plan statement should address ties to your home country and post-study intentions

✓

English proficiency IELTS 6.5 overall meets the requirement set by your course provider

Financial capacity You need evidence of AUD $29,710 for 12 months of living costs, plus course fees and travel

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) OSHC covering your full course duration must be arranged before lodging

Health and character Standard health examinations and police certificates may be required depending on your country

Official Figures

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Published processing times, subclass 500

Source: Home Affairs global processing times, as of May 2026

Base application charge AUD $2,500 Primary applicant, effective from 1 July 2026

Source: Department of Home Affairs visa pricing

Important Tips

Apply for your CoE as early as possible - most delays trace back to enrolment paperwork
Keep your GTE statement specific to your course and career goals, not generic
Arrange OSHC before lodging - the application cannot be submitted without it
Don't let your CoE start date pass before you lodge; align travel and enrolment dates carefully

Why This Visa Is Right for You

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✓Lets you study full-time at a CRICOS-registered Australian institution
✓Work rights of up to 48 hours per fortnight during term, unlimited during scheduled breaks
✓Direct pathway to the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) after you finish
✓Dependants can be included on your application with their own work and study rights
✓Processing is generally faster than skilled or partner visa pathways

Alternative Visa Options

Temporary Graduate Visa

Subclass 485

The natural next step after finishing your degree - up to 4 years of full work rights in Australia to gain local experience.

Required Documents

1Identity Documents

✓Current passport (biodata page, certified copy)
✓Passport-sized photographs (2x)

2Enrolment & Academic

✓Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
✓Academic transcripts and previous qualifications

3English Evidence

✓IELTS Academic test report (or equivalent)

4Financial Evidence

✓Bank statements or education loan covering course fees and living costs
✓Evidence of funds for accompanying family members, if applicable

5Health & Character

✓Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) policy
✓Police certificates (if required for your country)

Expected Timeline

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Course offer & CoE issuance 2-4 weeks

OSHC and financial evidence preparation 1-2 weeks

Lodge application & biometrics 1 week

Processing to decision 4-8 weeks

Estimates based on your situation. See Official Figures above for published processing times.

Application Fees

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Visa application chargeOSHC (single, full course duration, approx.)Health examinations (approx.)Police certificates (approx.)

Visa application charge	AUD $710
OSHC (single, full course duration, approx.)	AUD $1,200
Health examinations (approx.)	AUD $350
Police certificates (approx.)	AUD $50
Estimated Total	AUD $2,310

Estimates. The verified base application charge appears in Official Figures above.

Next Steps

▶Accept your course offer and pay the required deposit to receive your CoE
▶Arrange Overseas Student Health Cover for your full course duration
▶Prepare financial evidence covering fees, living costs, and travel
▶Write your Genuine Temporary Entrant statement
▶Lodge your Student visa application online
▶Complete biometrics and any requested health examinations
★Visa grant

References

Department of Home Affairs - Global visa processing times (as of May 2026)
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/global-visa-processing-times
Department of Home Affairs - Visa fees and charges
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges

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