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Student and Graduate Visas – Study and Work in Australia

Australia offers a range of visa options for international students and recent graduates seeking to study, gain qualifications, and build professional experience.

 

Student and Graduate visas provide lawful stay, limited or full work rights (depending on the visa), and pathways to further study or skilled migration. These applications require careful preparation to satisfy genuine study and eligibility requirements.

Subclass 500 Student Visa

 

For international students enrolled in registered full-time courses in Australia

Subclass 570 VET Student Visa

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For students undertaking Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses

Subclass 590 Student Guardian Visa 

 

For parents or guardians accompanying an eligible student

Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa 

 

 For eligible graduates who have completed Australian studies and wish to live and work temporarily

Key Features

  • Lawful stay in Australia for the duration of study or graduate eligibility

  • Work rights (subject to visa conditions)

  • Access to Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for student visas

  • Pathways to further study or potential skilled migration opportunities

  • Two streams under Subclass 485:

    • Graduate Work stream

    • Post-Study Work stream

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General Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility varies depending on the visa subclass but may include:

  • Enrolment in a registered Australian course (for student visas)

  • Evidence of genuine study intentions

  • English language proficiency

  • Financial capacity to support stay

  • Overseas Student Health Cover (where required)

  • Completion of eligible Australian qualifications (for Subclass 485)

  • Health and character compliance

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Health and Character Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Meet Australia’s health standards

  • Provide police clearance certificates (where required)

  • Not pose a significant cost to the Australian health system

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Legal Considerations

Student and Graduate visa applications are subject to strict regulatory requirements. Work limitations apply to student visa holders, and graduate visa applicants must satisfy stream-specific criteria. Incomplete or poorly prepared applications may result in refusal.

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Professional legal guidance can assist in ensuring your application is properly structured and supported.

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How we can help you

  • Eligibility and risk assessment

  • Strategic advice on study and graduate pathways

  • Assistance with enrolment and OSHC requirements

  • Preparation and lodgement of visa applications

  • Assistance with health and character documentation

  • Ongoing management of Departmental correspondence

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