Student Visa (Subclass 500 Visa)

Student visas allow international students to come to Australia to undertake a course of study.

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You must be enrolled in an eligible course and demonstrate genuine intentions to study in Australia.

Types of courses

There are a wide range of courses in which a student can enroll:

• Primary and secondary school
• English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS)
• School exchange program
• Vocational Educational and Training (VET) courses
• Higher Education courses
• Postgraduate research degree

The genuine temporary entrant requirement 

The genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement, also known as the genuine student (GS) requirement,  is designed by the Department of Home Affairs to identify applicants’ intentions and to make sure they are not using the student visa program for motives other than gaining a quality education. The success of your student visa application will largely depend on the quality and the content of your GTE along with the evidence provided to support your statement.

Need help with your student visa or immigration questions? Heenan & Browne Visa and Migration Services has you covered. Our skilled Canberra migration agents provide tailored support to ensure your visa process is smooth and successful.