As an International student on Student Visa (Subclass 500) for Australia, you are required to adhere to the conditions listed in your visa. If you do not comply with any of these conditions you will be held in breach of your visa conditions.
As an international student in Australia, the Department of Home Affairs, the educational Institutes and all ancillary service institutes consider you responsible for your actions. So, it is your obligation to ensure that you are not breaching any visa conditions.
It is imperative that you understand these conditions and abide by them so it may not impact your current and future stay in Australia. Let’s break down these conditions into simple, easy-to-understand terms.
You have limited work rights and you need to abide them
You must remain enrolled in a registered course and maintain satisfactory attendance and course progress.
You must not become involved in activities disruptive to, or violence threatening harm to, the Australian community or a segment of the community.
Similar to Condition 8303, you must not engage in disruptive or violent activities threatening harm to the Australian community or a segment of the community.
You must maintain adequate health insurance (Overseas Student Health Cover) for the duration of your stay in Australia.
You must continue to meet the primary criteria for which your visa was granted, such as remaining enrolled in a course and maintaining adequate health insurance.
Any school-age dependents accompanying you must attend school and you must cover their education costs.
If you are under 18 years of age, you must have adequate welfare arrangements in place for your stay in Australia.
You must notify your education provider of your residential address in Australia within seven days of arriving and of any address changes within seven days.
You are not allowed to apply for another visa while in Australia, except for a protection visa, temporary graduate visa, or student guardian visa (applied selectively).
This condition applies specifically to certain government-sponsored students, restricting them from applying for another visa while in Australia except under specific circumstances.
Australia's education system is celebrated for its excellence, cultural diversity, and abundant career opportunities.
Navigating the complexities of a student visa in Australia can be daunting, especially when it comes to understanding the various conditions attached to your visa.
As an international student, your journey to securing Permanent Residency (PR) in Australia starts with making the right educational choices. In a competitive landscape, selecting a course with high demand in the job market can be a strategic move to enhance your prospects of staying in Australia long-term.
Course | Bachelor’s Degree | Master’s Degree | Requirements or Considerations | English Language Proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL) | Tuition Fees (per year for international students) | Top Universities |
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Nursing | 3 years | 1-2 years | Clinical placements required; may need specific health immunizations. | Minimum IELTS 6.5; TOEFL 79-93. | AUD $30,000 - $45,000 | University of Sydney, University of Melbourne, Monash University |
Information Technology | 3-4 years | 1-2 years | May require programming skills or prior coursework in IT. | Minimum IELTS 6.5; TOEFL 79-93. | AUD $30,000 - $50,000 | Australian National University, University of New South Wales, University of Melbourne |
Accounting | 3 years | 1-2 years | Need to meet accreditation standards by professional bodies. | Minimum IELTS 6.5; TOEFL 79-93. | AUD $30,000 - $40,000 | University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, University of Queensland |
Engineering (various fields) | 4 years | 1-2 years | Strong background in mathematics and physics required. | Minimum IELTS 6.5; TOEFL 79-93. | AUD $35,000 - $45,000 | University of New South Wales, University of Sydney, Monash University |
Social Work | 4 years | 1-2 years | Practical experience or placements required. | Minimum IELTS 7.0; TOEFL 94-101. | AUD $28,000 - $40,000 | University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, University of Queensland |
Education (various fields) | 4 years | 1-2 years | A police clearance and working with children check required. | Minimum IELTS 7.0; TOEFL 94-101. | AUD $28,000 - $35,000 | University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, Monash University |
Psychology | 3 years | 1-2 years | Requires strong research and psychological theory understanding. | Minimum IELTS 7.0; TOEFL 94-101. | AUD $30,000 - $45,000 | University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, University of Queensland |
Occupational Therapy | 3-4 years | 1-2 years | May require pre-registration or relevant clinical experience. | Minimum IELTS 7.0; TOEFL 94-101. | AUD $30,000 - $45,000 | University of Queensland, University of Sydney, Curtin University |
Architecture | 3-4 years | 2 years | Includes technical and creative coursework, portfolio may be required. | Minimum IELTS 6.5; TOEFL 79-93. | AUD $35,000 - $50,000 | University of Sydney, University of Melbourne, Monash University |
Medicine and Health Sciences | 5-6 years | 2-4 years | Highly competitive entry, includes clinical placements and internships. | Minimum IELTS 7.0; TOEFL 94-101. | AUD $45,000 - $70,000 | University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, Australian National University |
State/Territory | Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated Visa) | Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa) |
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New South Wales (NSW) | Required for some occupations | Required for some occupations and regions |
Victoria (VIC) | Required | Required |
Queensland (QLD) | Not typically required, conditions apply | Required for some occupations and regions |
South Australia (SA) | Not typically required, conditions apply | Required for some occupations and regions |
Western Australia (WA) | Not typically required | Not typically required |
Tasmania (TAS) | Not typically required, conditions apply | Not typically required, conditions apply |
Northern Territory (NT) | Not typically required | Not typically required |
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) | Required, uses Matrix system | Required, uses Matrix system |