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Study Destination > Australia
Study In Australia
Australia, a modern, democratic country with great healthcare, excellent educational institutions and a geography that’s like no place else on earth.
GS REQUIREMENTS
To apply for a student visa (subclass 500) in Australia, international students must meet several Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements. These requirements aim to ensure that students genuinely intend to stay in Australia temporarily for the purpose of study and have the means to support themselves financially during their stay. Key requirements include providing evidence of enrollment in a registered course, demonstrating financial capacity to cover tuition fees, living expenses, and return travel costs, as well as meeting health and character requirements. Additionally, students may need to provide a Statement of Purpose explaining their reasons for choosing to study in Australia and their future plans upon completion of their studies.
Meeting these requirements is essential for a successful student visa application in Australia. Here are the key aspects in detail:
Genuine Intentions
Applicants must demonstrate a genuine intention to stay in Australia temporarily for study purposes. This involves providing a Statement of Purpose outlining their reasons for choosing Australia as a study destination, their educational objectives, and their plans upon completion of their studies. The statement should highlight the relevance of the chosen course to the student's academic and career goals
Enrollment in a Registered Course
Applicants must have an offer of enrollment or Confirmation of Enrollment (CoE) from a registered Australian educational institution for a full-time course of study. The course must be registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Applicants need to demonstrate that they have adequate financial resources to cover the costs of their course fees, living expenses, and return travel to their home country. This may include providing evidence of funds in the form of bank statements, sponsorship letters, or financial guarantees
Financial Capacity
Once in Australia, students must comply with the conditions of their visa, including maintaining enrollment in a registered course, maintaining adequate health insurance (Overseas Student Health Cover), and adhering to any work restrictions specified on their visa.
Compliance with Visa Conditions
Applicants must meet health and character requirements to ensure they do not pose a risk to public health or safety and have no criminal record. This typically involves undergoing a medical examination and obtaining a police clearance certificate from their home country or any country they have lived in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Health and Character Requirements
Depending on the course of study, applicants may need to provide evidence of their English language proficiency through recognized tests such as IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE Academic.
English Language Proficiency
Meeting these requirements demonstrates to the Australian Department of Home Affairs that the applicant is a genuine student with a legitimate intention to study in Australia and is capable of doing so without posing a risk to the Australian community.
