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Australia Student visa (subclass 500) from Nepal

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Processing time

16 days

Half of Higher Education Sector applications are decided within 16 days; 90% within 4 months.

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Visa fee

A$2,500

Base application charge for the Student visa (subclass 500).

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Work while studying

48 hrs/fortnight

While your course of study is in session.

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Stay after graduating

2–3 years

Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), Post-Higher Education Work stream, depending on your qualification. You must be 35 or under.

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The Student visa (subclass 500) lets you study a registered course in Australia and work up to 48 hours a fortnight while your course is in session. You apply online through ImmiAccount from Nepal.

Documents you will need

  • A valid passport
  • A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for each course
  • Evidence of money: AUD 29,710 for 12 months of living costs plus your first year's fees and travel
  • An English test result from a test centre (IELTS 6.0 or PTE Academic 50 for most applicants)
  • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for your whole stay
  • A statement and evidence for the Genuine Student requirement

The application, step by step

  1. Get your CoE

    Accept your offer and pay the deposit. Your institution issues the CoE electronically.

  2. Buy OSHC and prepare your money

    Buy health cover that starts when you arrive. Gather bank statements and income evidence for living costs, fees and travel.

  3. Write your Genuine Student answers

    Explain your study plan honestly: why this course, why Australia, and how it fits your background and future plans.

  4. Apply in ImmiAccount

    Pay the AUD 2,500 charge, then complete biometrics and a health check if asked.

Key rules to know

RuleWhat it means
Bringing family

Most applicants can no longer include family

From 2 October 2026, most Student visa applicants cannot include a partner or children, including when applying for a further Student visa. Applications made before that date follow the old rules.

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English level

IELTS 6.0 or PTE Academic 50

Lower scores (IELTS 5.5 or 5.0) are accepted only with 10 or 20 weeks of English study (ELICOS) first. At-home online tests such as IELTS Online are not accepted.

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Health insurance

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

You must hold OSHC for your whole stay unless you fall in an exemption category.

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Genuine Student requirement

Show that study is your main reason

You must show you understand that studying in Australia is the primary reason for your Student visa.

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Confirmation of Enrolment

A valid CoE for each course

You must be enrolled and hold a valid Confirmation of Enrolment when the visa is decided.

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Common questions

What English score do I need for an Australian student visa?
IELTS 6.0 or PTE Academic 50 for most applicants. Lower scores are accepted only if you first study 10 or 20 weeks of English (ELICOS). At-home online tests are not accepted.
What is the Genuine Student requirement?
You must show you understand that studying in Australia is the main reason for your Student visa. It replaced the older Genuine Temporary Entrant test.
How long does an Australian student visa take?
For the Higher Education Sector, half of recent applications were decided within 16 days and 90% within 4 months.

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