00:00Australia, Study Visa 2026, Key Rules, Costs and Policy Changes
00:071. What is the Australia Study Visa?
00:12The Student Visa, Subclass 500, allows international students to study full-time at a CRICOS-registered institution in Australia,
00:23University, TAFE, VET, Foundation or Pathway courses.
00:302. Visa Costs, 2026
00:34Visa Application Fee
00:37Main Applicant, $2,000 Australian Dollar
00:42Dependent Partner, $10,394 Australian Dollar
00:48Dependent Child, $4,449 Australian Dollar
00:55Fees increased from mid-2025 and apply to all 2026 applications.
01:033. Financial Requirements, Funds Proof
01:09You must show enough money to cover
01:12Living Costs, $29,710 Australian Dollar per year
01:19Updated Requirements for 2026
01:22Plus, tuition fees, usually one year
01:27Travel Costs, additional funds if family members are included
01:324. Genuine Student
01:35requirement. The old GTE, Genuine Temporary Entrant, has been replaced by the Genuine Student
01:44test. You must clearly explain why you chose Australia, why this course and institution,
01:53your academic background. How this study fits your future career plans. This is one of the most
02:01important parts of the visa decision. 5. English Language Requirements
02:08typical minimum scores. IELTS 6.0 overall for higher education. Lower scores may be accepted for
02:18foundation slash pathway programs. Other tests like PTE, TOEFL, OET are also accepted. Requirements can
02:29vary by institution. 6. Work Rights for Students, 2026
02:35During study term, 48 hours per fortnight. During scheduled breaks, unlimited work hours. any
02:46increase beyond this is not officially confirmed yet. 7. Intake Cap, National Planning Level, NPL
02:56Australia has introduced a National Planning Level, NPL, for international students. Approximately
03:03295,000 new international student commencements planned for 2026. This is not a ban, but popular
03:14Universities may fill seats faster. Early applications will have better chances. 8. Crackdown on fake or low
03:25quality colleges. Only CRICOs registered and properly regulated institutions can enroll students. Very low quality
03:36or ghost colleges have been shut down. Always verify your institution with CRICOs slash TEXA slash ASQA. 9. Confirmation of enrollment
03:52COE. COE is mandatory for visa application. Offer letter alone is not enough. COE is issued after
04:04tuition deposit payment. 10. Onshore visa switching rules. Switching from visitor visa to student visa while
04:16stay in Australia is now restricted. Students are strongly advised to apply from outside Australia.
04:24Quick summary table. 2026. Visa type. Subclass 500. Visa fee. 2000 Australian dollars. Living cost proof.
04:3829,710 Australian dollars per year. Work rights. 48 hours per fortnight. English requirement.
04:52IELTS approximately 6. GS requirement. Mandatory. COE required. Intake cap. Approximately 295,000 students.
05:08Final tips for a successful 2026 application. Apply early. February and July intakes fill fast.
05:21Choose a genuine CRICOS registered institution. Prepare strong financial documents. Write a clear and
05:30and honest GS statement. Avoid course hopping or unclear study plans.
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