What the subclass 500 visa allows
The subclass 500 Student visa lets you study a registered full time course at an Australian university, TAFE or college. You can live in cities like Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Perth, work limited hours during study and bring eligible family members as secondary applicants with you.
Meeting the Genuine Student requirement
Your application must show that you genuinely intend to study. Explain why you chose the course, provider and city, how it links to your past study or work, and how it supports your career. Clear answers backed by documents carry far more weight than generic statements copied from templates.
Funds, OSHC and English
You must show access to enough money for tuition, living costs and travel, arrange Overseas Student Health Cover for the whole visa period, and usually provide an accepted English test score. Requirements are reviewed regularly, so Myra Visa confirms the latest figures before you lodge.
Popular Australian study cities at a glance
| City | Known for | Migration note |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | Affordable living, strong universities | Regional for migration |
| Melbourne | Large student community, many courses | Major city |
| Sydney | Global business hub | Major city |
| Brisbane | Warm climate, growing economy | Major city |
| Perth | Mining and engineering links | Regional for migration |
- Choose a course that clearly connects with your previous study or work history.
- Keep financial documents consistent and explain any large or recent deposits clearly.
- Arrange OSHC for the full visa period before you lodge the application.
- Check your provider's English requirement, which may be higher than the visa minimum.
- Book a Myra Visa consultation to review your Genuine Student statement before lodging.
Need personalised advice? Speak with Myra Visa, led by Australian Registered Migration Agent (MARN 2519116) and New Zealand Licensed Immigration Adviser (IAA 202507335) Deep Mehta. Book an appointment or browse more visa guides.