Student visa (subclass 500)
Who it's for: For people who want to study full-time at a recognised educational institution in Australia.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 6 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Study place needed: Yes
- Language: Minimum test score (tests taken on or after 7 August 2025): IELTS Academic 6.0; IELTS General Training 6.0; PTE Academic 47; TOEFL iBT 67; CELPIP General 7; LANGUAGECERT Academic 61; MET 53; OET 1210; C1 Advanced 161 (C1 Advanced, CELPIP General, IELTS Academic, IELTS General Training, LANGUAGECERT Academic, MET, OET, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT) · about CEFR B2
- Age limit: From 6
- Money to show: A$29,710
- Main fee: A$2,500
- Family can join: Some family members
- Decision time: Official processing-time tool
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | A$2,500 | — | immi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial · 6 Nov 2026 |
| Money to show | A$29,710 | — | immi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial · 1 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
7 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Study place neededYesOfficial wording
“You must provide a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for all intended courses when you apply.”
LanguageMinimum test score (tests taken on or after 7 August 2025): IELTS Academic 6.0; IELTS General Training 6.0; PTE Academic 47; TOEFL iBT 67; CELPIP General 7; LANGUAGECERT Academic 61; MET 53; OET 1210; C1 Advanced 161 (C1 Advanced, CELPIP General, IELTS Academic, IELTS General Training, LANGUAGECERT Academic, MET, OET, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT) · about CEFR B2Official wording
“It also states the minimum overall band scores you must achieve to meet the Student visa English language requirement.”
Age limitFrom 6Official wording
“be 6 years or older”
Money to showA$29,710Official wording
“students - AUD29,710”
Main feeA$2,500Official wording
“Student visa (subclass 500) - All other students AUD2,500.00”
Family can joinSome family membersOfficial wording
“Most Student visa applicants can no longer include family members.”
Decision timeOfficial processing-time tool ↗Official wording
“This will show the processing times for recently decided applications.”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Salary threshold; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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