🇦🇺 Study in Australia
Key rules for the student visa (subclass 500) at a glance. Each fact links to its official source.
Key facts
- Visa application charge
- From AUD 2,500 (main applicant)Source ↗Verified 2026-09-30
- Financial capacity
- AUD 29,710 per year for the student (plus AUD 10,394 for a partner and AUD 4,449 per child), plus 12 months of tuition and AUD 2,000 travel when applying from Nepal.Source ↗Verified 2026-09-30
- English requirement (visa minimum)
- IELTS Academic 6.0, PTE Academic 47 or TOEFL iBT 67 for tests taken from 7 August 2025. Lower scores apply if packaged with ELICOS. At-home online tests (e.g. IELTS Online, TOEFL Home Edition) are not accepted. Your school may ask for more.Source ↗Verified 2026-09-30
- Work while studying
- Up to 48 hours per fortnight while your course is in session.Source ↗Verified 2026-09-30
- Genuine Student (GS) requirement
- Applies to applications lodged on or after 23 March 2024, replacing GTE. You answer targeted questions in the application.Source ↗Verified 2026-09-30
- OSHC and CoE
- You must hold Overseas Student Health Cover and a valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) when the visa is decided.Source ↗Verified 2026-09-30
Monthly living costs (estimate, shared room)
| City | Rent | Other living |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | AUD 1,300 | AUD 900 |
| Melbourne | AUD 1,100 | AUD 850 |
| Regional (e.g. Adelaide, Hobart) | AUD 850 | AUD 750 |
Guides for Australia
Australia student visa (subclass 500), step by step
From CoE to visa grant, plus the visa conditions you must follow once you arrive.
Australia's Genuine Student requirement, explained
What the GS questions ask, and how to answer them honestly with evidence.
Proof of funds from Nepal: what officers look for
How much to show, which documents prove it, and how to explain where the money came from.
Getting your No Objection Certificate (NOC)
Why Nepali banks need the NOC, when to apply, and what to prepare.
Common reasons for visa refusal, and how to avoid them
The patterns behind most refusals, and what to do if you are refused.
Choosing a consultancy safely, and avoiding scams
How to check an agent, what a good one does, and the warning signs of fraud.
Get your personal Australia plan
A timeline, checklist and budget built for your profile.