Student
July 18, 2022 2022-08-11 0:56Student
Student
How to study in Australia
Let Orbis Advisors help turn your dreams into reality
Whether you’re seeking adventure and excitement or personal and professional development, Australia has it all in abundance. Pursue your dream career as a doctor, architect, or engineer by studying at one of Australia’s renowned universities.
Join university clubs and make lifelong friends as you bond over wine and cheese nights, excursions to the beach, or enjoy free yoga classes.
Get involved in student-run university magazines, creating an impressive portfolio that showcases your flair for creative arts or journalism.
Cultivate meaningful relationships with like-minded others who eventually become your second family.
Don’t expect to spend all your time cooped up in your room studying. In your downtime, you could climb the Harbour Bridge, explore the Great Barrier Reef or bushwalk through virgin rainforest.
VISA PROCESS
How we can help you
Currently, there’s only one type of student visa. The new streamlined Student Visa subclass 500 replaced the old student visa system on 1 July 2016, and is designed to make student visa applications more straightforward.
You can get a student visa depending on the type of study you choose to undertake. Student visas can be granted to children intending to study at an Australian primary or high school. But they’re also open to adults wishing to study a vocation or trade, and they’re open to those who wish to enter higher education too. The validity period of a student visa will generally be determined by the length of the course.
We have lots of experience helping clients obtain student visas. A crucial part is knowing how to demonstrate you’re a genuine student and intend to stay in Australia temporarily to complete your studies.
Did you know that studying in Australia might enable you to stay on a provisional or permanent basis? Book an appointment today to find out more.
VISA PROCESS
How we can help you
Currently, there’s only one type of student visa. The new streamlined Student Visa subclass 500 replaced the old student visa system on 1 July 2016, and is designed to make student visa applications more straightforward.
You can get a student visa depending on the type of study you choose to undertake. Student visas can be granted to children intending to study at an Australian primary or high school. But they’re also open to adults wishing to study a vocation or trade, and they’re open to those who wish to enter higher education too. The validity period of a student visa will generally be determined by the length of the course.
We have lots of experience helping clients obtain student visas. A crucial part is knowing how to demonstrate you’re a genuine student and intend to stay in Australia temporarily to complete your studies.
Did you know that studying in Australia might enable you to stay on a provisional or permanent basis? Book an appointment today to find out more.
Living in Australia
Not only do we give you expert migration advice, we also give you practical tips such as where to buy essentials for your home. We take every step together.
Living in Australia
Not only do we give you expert migration advice, we also give you practical tips such as where to buy essentials for your home. We take every step together.
Student Visas
Student Visa (subclass 500)
This visa allows you to stay in Australia to study full-time in a recognised educational institution in one of the following sectors:
- Non-Award Sector
- Schools Sector
- Independent ELICOS Sector
- Vocational Education and Training Sector
- Higher Education Sector
- Postgraduate Research Sector
- Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector
The Student Visa allows you to:
- Stay in Australia for the duration of your studies, generally up to five years. The student visa grant period will depend on the length and type of course.
- Undertake two or more courses on your Student visa (subclass 500) where there is a clear progression from one course to another. This is known as course packaging.
- Work up to 40 hours every 2-week period once your course starts.
- Travel in and out of Australia.
Do you need a Visa Appeal or Review?
Our team at Orbis Advisors is well equipped and extensively experienced in acting for our clients in case they are facing a visa refusal or cancellation.
Student Frequently asked Questions & Answers
A visa can be granted within a day or take up to six months. In some very rare cases, it’s taken up to a year.
By law, no migration agent can guarantee a successful outcome. However, applying through us gives you the peace of mind of knowing we’ve explored all the best possible options.
Plus, you know we’ve filed the strongest application possible and provided all the necessary supporting documents which show you’re a genuine student.
Yes, any application can be refused based on several grounds. The most common include providing bogus documents and not meeting the health requirements.
A student visa can also be refused if the authorities are not convinced the applicant is a genuine student.
Fees are payable to the Australian Department of Home Affairs and start from $620.
It varies depending on the number of applicants and their location.
Working rights depend on the level of study an applicant is undertaking.
A Masters by research or PhD student has no work restrictions. Other qualifications have a work restriction of 40 hours per fortnight.
It depends on the type of study you are undertaking.
Your partner might have full working rights if you’re studying a Masters by coursework, or research, or a PhD.
But for any other type of study, your partner will have a work limitation of 40 hours per fortnight.
Healthcare is provided by the government to permanent visa applicants and visa holders only.
However, if you’re from a country that’s covered by a reciprocal healthcare agreement, you will have access to Medicare.
These include:
• UK
• Sweden
• The Netherlands
• Belgium
• Italy
• New Zealand
• Slovenia
Any other nationality needs overseas student health cover, which is a visa condition.
As an ethical agency, we operate in a transparent way that protects both our clients and our reputation.
We will never put our clients in an uncomfortable position and jeopardise their future (or ours) by doing something illegal.
Want to know more? Book an appointment now.
We’ll answer any questions you may have and find out which visa you’re eligible for.
