Student visa (subclass 500) — Australia

You enrol in an Australian college or university, prove you can pay, and come to study. You may work part-time while you study.

What you need

• A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from the college or university
• English test result (for example IELTS around 6.0 overall — your course may ask for more)
• Proof of money: tuition + travel + living costs of about A$29,710 a year (roughly Rs 26–27 lakh), plus more if family comes
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the whole visa
• A 'Genuine Student' statement explaining why this course, why Australia, and how it helps your future
• Nepal No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Education before you leave

Step by step

• Pick a course and a registered college (check it on the CRICOS register).
• Take an English test (IELTS, PTE or TOEFL).
• Apply to the college and get your offer, pay the deposit, get your CoE.
• Collect financial documents (bank balance, loan letter, income of sponsors). Funds must be real and explainable.
• Apply online through ImmiAccount, give biometrics and do a medical check if asked.
• Once the visa is granted, get your NOC from noc.moest.gov.np, then fly.

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