To be eligible for an Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500), applicants generally need to meet the following requirements:

• Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE): You must have a valid Confirmation of Enrolment from an Australian education provider for a full-time CRICOS-registered course.
• Genuine Student (GS) Requirement: You must demonstrate that your primary purpose for coming to Australia is to study and provide information about your academic background, future plans, financial circumstances, and ties to your home country.
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): You must hold valid Overseas Student Health Cover for the required duration of your stay unless you qualify for an exemption.
• Financial Capacity: You must show that you have sufficient funds to cover tuition fees, living expenses, travel costs, and any accompanying family members.
• English Language Proficiency: You may need to provide evidence of English language ability through an accepted test such as IELTS, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, or another approved English test, depending on your course and nationality.
• Health and Character Requirements: You must meet Australia’s health and character requirements, which may include medical examinations and police clearance certificates.
• Valid Passport: You must hold a valid passport throughout the visa application process.
• Age Requirement: Applicants must generally be at least 6 years old. Students under 18 must also demonstrate appropriate welfare arrangements.
• Visa Conditions (if applying in Australia): If applying from within Australia, you must hold an eligible substantive visa at the time of application.