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Friday, August 30, 2024

Your Student Visa (Subclass 500) Conditions explained

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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.

Condition 8105

You have limited work rights and you need to abide them

Condition 8202

You must remain enrolled in a registered course and maintain satisfactory attendance and course progress.

Condition 8303

You must not become involved in activities disruptive to, or violence threatening harm to, the Australian community or a segment of the community.

Condition 8304

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.

Condition 8501

You must maintain adequate health insurance (Overseas Student Health Cover) for the duration of your stay in Australia.

Condition 8516

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.

Condition 8517

Any school-age dependents accompanying you must attend school and you must cover their education costs.

Condition 8532

If you are under 18 years of age, you must have adequate welfare arrangements in place for your stay in Australia.

Condition 8533

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.

Condition 8534

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).

Condition 8535

This condition applies specifically to certain government-sponsored students, restricting them from applying for another visa while in Australia except under specific circumstances.

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Australia provides numerous educational streams including associate courses helping in attaining the general education and skills in certain discipline.

CourseBachelor’s DegreeMaster’s DegreeRequirements or ConsiderationsEnglish Language Proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)Tuition Fees (per year for international students)Top Universities
Nursing
3 years1-2 yearsClinical placements required; may need specific health immunizations.Minimum IELTS 6.5; TOEFL 79-93.AUD $30,000 - $45,000University of Sydney, University of Melbourne, Monash University
Information Technology
3-4 years1-2 yearsMay require programming skills or prior coursework in IT.Minimum IELTS 6.5; TOEFL 79-93.AUD $30,000 - $50,000Australian National University, University of New South Wales, University of Melbourne
Accounting
3 years1-2 yearsNeed to meet accreditation standards by professional bodies.Minimum IELTS 6.5; TOEFL 79-93.AUD $30,000 - $40,000University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, University of Queensland
Engineering (various fields)
4 years1-2 yearsStrong background in mathematics and physics required.Minimum IELTS 6.5; TOEFL 79-93.AUD $35,000 - $45,000University of New South Wales, University of Sydney, Monash University
Social Work
4 years1-2 yearsPractical experience or placements required.Minimum IELTS 7.0; TOEFL 94-101.AUD $28,000 - $40,000University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, University of Queensland
Education (various fields)
4 years1-2 yearsA police clearance and working with children check required.Minimum IELTS 7.0; TOEFL 94-101.AUD $28,000 - $35,000University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, Monash University
Psychology
3 years1-2 yearsRequires strong research and psychological theory understanding.Minimum IELTS 7.0; TOEFL 94-101.AUD $30,000 - $45,000University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, University of Queensland
Occupational Therapy
3-4 years1-2 yearsMay require pre-registration or relevant clinical experience.Minimum IELTS 7.0; TOEFL 94-101.AUD $30,000 - $45,000University of Queensland, University of Sydney, Curtin University
Architecture
3-4 years2 yearsIncludes technical and creative coursework, portfolio may be required.Minimum IELTS 6.5; TOEFL 79-93.AUD $35,000 - $50,000University of Sydney, University of Melbourne, Monash University
Medicine and  Health Sciences
5-6 years2-4 yearsHighly competitive entry, includes clinical placements and internships.Minimum IELTS 7.0; TOEFL 94-101.AUD $45,000 - $70,000University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, Australian National University
State/TerritorySubclass 190 (Skilled Nominated Visa)Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa)
New South Wales (NSW)Required for some occupationsRequired for some occupations and regions
Victoria (VIC)RequiredRequired
Queensland (QLD)Not typically required, conditions applyRequired for some occupations and regions
South Australia (SA)Not typically required, conditions applyRequired for some occupations and regions
Western Australia (WA)Not typically requiredNot typically required
Tasmania (TAS)Not typically required, conditions applyNot typically required, conditions apply
Northern Territory (NT)Not typically requiredNot typically required
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)Required, uses Matrix systemRequired, uses Matrix system