Australia STUDENT VISA (Subclass 500) Process

International students who are willing to study in Australia first need to apply for admission to an institution before applying for a student visa (Subclass 500).

There are number of steps involved in this process including:

  • Choosing the preferred course and institution
  • Submitting an application to the institution
  • Getting and accepting an offer letter
  • Receiving electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE)
  • Applying for Student Visa (Subclass 500) or Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590)
Australian student visa application process illustration showing students with Australian flag, graduation cap, and visa documents

Student Visa & Admission Process

We support the student in regards for the education in Australia, checks for the requirements for the purpose of entry.

Once the student gets registered and submits all the essential documents apart from the English Test score, we at TrueVision apply for a Conditional Offer Letter from the education provider. However, if the student already has an English Test Score, we can directly apply for the Unconditional Offer Letter.

This process may take 4-6 weeks for assessment depending upon the education provider. The outstanding documents will be requested (if required).

After the offer letter is received, the applicant needs to submit the required documents for the Streamline Visa Process (SVP) and furnish the financial documents for the amount to be shown. The first semester fees are to be paid to the education provider or as required by the education provider. A few institutions may need to pay the full fee of 1 year.

Key Process Steps

1
Document Submission
2
Offer Letter Processing
3
SVP Documentation
4
Fee Payment & eCoE

Upon the satisfaction of the SVP process, the education provider issues the Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) which is inevitable for processing time student visa for Australia.

Then, the application for the student visa is sent to the Department of Immigration & Border Protection, Australia. It is highly recommended that you lodge for the visa before 12 weeks from the days of orientation in the institution.

Once the visa is APPROVED, the student can make him/herself ready to board for Australia.

Documents Requirement for Student Visa Australia

Complete checklist of required documents for your student visa application

Identity Documents

  • • Original Passport (Including Old Passport) - All pages
  • • School Leaving Certificate / Birth Certificate
  • • Marriage Certificate (If applicable)

Academic Documents

  • • 10th, 12th Mark sheet And Attempt (credit) certificate
  • • Diploma or ITI Mark sheets, Degree or Provisional Certificate
  • • Bachelor mark sheets, Degree or Provisional Certificate
  • • Master Mark sheet, Degree or Provisional Certificate
  • • Transcript if available

Language & Professional

  • • IELTS /English Language Certificate
  • • Work Experience Letter (If applicable)
  • • Resume / CV
  • • Any other relevant certificates (If applicable)

Financial Documents

  • • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)
  • • SOP (Statement of Purpose)
  • • Financial supporter's occupation and income evidence
  • • Bank statements and financial proof

Eligibility Criteria for Australia Study Visa

Essential requirements you must meet for your student visa application

English Language Proficiency

Certificates (IELTS or PTE) demonstrating adequate English language skills for your chosen course level.

Health and Character Requirements

Meet health and character requirements including medical examinations and police clearance certificates.

Acceptable Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

Maintain adequate health insurance coverage for the duration of your stay in Australia.

Evidence of Sufficient Funds

Demonstrate financial capacity to cover tuition fees, living expenses, and other costs during your studies.

OSHC Information

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Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is mandatory for all international students studying in Australia. It helps cover the cost of medical and hospital care you may need while in Australia.

English Language Requirements for Australia Student Visa

Australian universities & colleges accept both IELTS & PTE scores as proof of English proficiency

Programs English Test Score
Diploma programs
IELTS – Overall band score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0
PTE – Overall 45; no less than 36
Bachelor's Degree
IELTS – Overall band score of 6.0; no less than 5.5
PTE – Overall 50; no less than 45
Graduate Diploma
IELTS – Overall band score of 6.5; no less than 6.0
PTE-Overall 58, no less than 50
Master Programs
IELTS – Overall band score of 6.5; no less than 6.0
PTE- Overall 58, no less than 50

Note: The following guideline for IELTS/PTE score is just an approximation, each University or institute will have their own benchmark score for their respective courses.

Financial Eligibility of Australia Student Visa

You must submit evidence of sufficient funds that must be 3 months prior to the date of application for the duration of your stay in Australia.

The Accepted Documents Include

Evidence of financial supporter's occupation and annual income – letter from the supporter's employer confirming employment, and including full contact details (address and telephone numbers), and supporter's personal bank statements.

Evidence of funds available for the first 12 months – bank statements, loan documents or other acceptable evidence.

Evidence of annual income for the past 2 years – tax assessment, audited accounts, or other acceptable evidence.

If you are married, evidence of your partner's income may also be taken into account.

Financial Requirements

Living Costs

AUD $21,041 per year for main applicant

Tuition Fees

First year tuition fees as specified by your institution

OSHC

Overseas Student Health Cover for duration of stay

Return Airfare

AUD $2,000 (approximate)

Why Choose TrueVision for Your Student Visa Process?

Expert guidance through every step of your Australian student visa journey

Complete Documentation Support

We ensure all your documents are properly prepared, verified, and submitted according to Australian immigration requirements.

High Success Rate

Our experienced team has a proven track record of successful student visa applications with minimal delays or rejections.

Personalized Guidance

Every student receives individual attention and customized advice based on their specific circumstances and goals.

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