The Australian government allows all Indian students to study in the country, but you must first secure a student visa.The visa you need will depend on your age, the type of study you want to pursue, and how long you want to stay in Australia. As an international student, you would most commonly require a student (subclass 500) visa, regardless of your field of study. 

Student visa (subclass 500)

The visa subclass 500 allows you to stay in Australia for the entire duration of your course, usually 5 years and in line with your enrolment date. For a smooth stay, you need to ensure that your visa remains valid and you abide by the conditions as mentioned on your student visa. You can read up in detail about this kind of visa on the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs website.

Scope of your subclass 500 visa 

• You can participate in your desired study program.
• Your family members may accompany you.
•  You can apply in or outside Australia through an online portal.

Basic checks before you apply 

• In Australia, you should be enrolled in your selected academic programme.
• You must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) or meet one of the exemption criteria.
• Your age must be 6 years or older to participate.
• You must demonstrate that you are on a welfare programme (in case you are less than 18 years of age)

Documents required for an Australian student visa

When applying for your student visa for Australia, you will generally need: 

• Proof of enrolment (your electronic confirmation of enrolment)
• A valid passport
• Your visa application fee
• Your Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) statement 
• Academic and work experience documents 
• Evidence of your English proficiency skills (such as IELTS test scores) 
• Evidence of financial ability (tuition fees, living expenses, expenses for dependents, return airfare)
• Details of your health insurance policy 
• Passport-size photographs

If you are under 18 years of age, you will also need to provide additional documents such as parental consent.

*Please note that these are the basic requirements, speak with our AEMS counsellor for a detailed list of documents required for visa processing.

Applying for your visa online

AEMS Education will assist you with the submission of your Australian student visa application as an approved representative. Your visa application’s status can also be tracked online. You should submit your application no later than six weeks before your course starts.