You can study in Australia at any age, as long as the educational institution you choose is authorised to enrol international students. If you’re considering studying in Australia, be aware that not only will you have to apply to the school, you must also apply for a student visa as well, which can be a complicated process with numerous aspects and requirements to consider. 

However, CSE Australia can help you through the whole process. Please read the following section to learn more about this visa type and contact us if you would like to know more!

The student visa is granted by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection of Australia and is valid for the entire duration of your course. To be granted a student visa, you must first complete the admission process for your chosen school. After paying the tuition fee, you become officially admitted, and you will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment. Once you have all the necessary documents and your health insurance is also covered for the given period, you can apply for the visa.

Immediate family members (spouse/partner and children under 18) can also be included in the visa, allowing the family to travel to Australia together. With a student visa, you are permitted to work up to 24 hours per week (or 48 hours per fortnight) while attending classes, and you can work full-time during your study breaks. Your partner can also work up to 24 hours per week while you are studying. The only exception of this work limitation is that if you are enrolled in a Master’s or PhD degree program, your partner is entitled to work unlimited hours.

Additionally, a student visa has the advantage of being easily extendable, and it can provide a pathway to an Australian employer sponsored work visa or even permanent residency. 

Basic requirements:

• Confirmation of Enrolment from the Australian school after the successful payment of the tuition fee
• Pre-paid health insurance that is accepted by the Australian government
• Identity documents
• Letter of Statement for Genuine Student Requirement
• Statements of stable financial background (only if requested by the administrator)
• Medical examination (only if requested by the administrator)

Visa fees:

• Main applicant: 1600 AUD
• Dependent over 18 of age: 1190 AUD
• Dependent under 18 of age: 390 AUD

The requirements listed above are indicative. Since applications can vary between applicants, the Australian Department of Home Affairs may request additional documents they consider relevant (e.g., proof of employment, property ownership, or family-related documents such as birth or marriage certificates). In addition to the listed requirements, it’s important to note that the Australian Department of Home Affairs may reassess the risk status of countries several times a year. This is a significant factor for visa applications, as changes in the risk factor ranking of your passport and residence country can impact the assessment of a student visa.

If you are already in Australia and you would like to apply for a student visa onshore, click on our Next visa page to find out more.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us, and we will be sure to help you out!