Question 1

What are the requirements for an Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500)?

Accepted Answer

Key Subclass 500 requirements (2026): a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from a CRICOS-registered institution; the Genuine Student (GS) requirement; genuine access to at least AUD 29,710 per year for living costs plus first-year tuition and travel; English at IELTS 6.0 overall or equivalent PTE; Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC); and character and health checks. Abrodify prepares the full file end to end.

Question 2

How much proof of funds is required to study in Australia?

Accepted Answer

For 2026 the Department of Home Affairs sets the living-cost benchmark at AUD 29,710 per year for a single student, shown in addition to first-year tuition fees and return travel costs. Funds must be genuinely accessible with a verifiable history; a lump sum deposited just before lodgement is a common refusal trigger. Abrodify helps students structure compliant financial evidence.

Question 3

What is the Genuine Student (GS) requirement and did it replace the GTE?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Genuine Student (GS) requirement replaced the former Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) framework on 23 March 2024. Instead of one open statement, applicants answer targeted questions on their circumstances, why the chosen course and university, and how it serves their career. Abrodify drills a coherent course-to-career story so the GS response stands up to scrutiny.

Question 4

What are the rules for part-time work in Australia on a student visa?

Accepted Answer

Student visa holders can work up to 48 hours per fortnight (about 24 hours per week) during academic terms, with full, unlimited work rights during scheduled semester breaks. The cap covers all paid employment combined, on or off campus, and no separate work permit is needed.

Question 5

How much is the Australian Subclass 500 student visa fee?

Accepted Answer

The base application charge for the Subclass 500 student visa is approximately AUD 2,000 from 1 July 2025. It is non-refundable and paid online via ImmiAccount at lodgement. Additional costs such as OSHC, biometrics, health checks and police clearances may apply depending on profile.

Question 6

What is the Subclass 485 post-study work visa and how long is it?

Accepted Answer

The Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) lets graduates live and work in Australia with no employer or occupation restriction. Bachelor's graduates get 2 years (up to 5 with regional study), Master's by coursework 3 years (up to 6 regional), and PhD graduates 4 years. It is among the longest post-study work options of any major English-speaking destination.

Question 7

What is Ministerial Direction 115 and how does it affect processing?

Accepted Answer

Ministerial Direction 115 is a traffic-light priority model for offshore student visa applications, prioritising them by how well each institution manages its approved enrolment allocation. Applications to higher-priority institutions are processed faster, while providers pressing against their caps face slower processing. Abrodify steers students toward institutions with capacity headroom to stay in the fast lane.

Question 8

What IELTS or PTE score is required to study in Australia?

Accepted Answer

The minimum for direct university entry is IELTS 6.0 overall, or an equivalent PTE Academic score, which Australia accepts with equal weight. Master's and competitive Go8 programs often require IELTS 6.5. Packaged ELICOS pathways allow lower entry scores. Abrodify offers IELTS and PTE coaching in Jaipur.

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