SUBCLASS 500 – AUSTRALIA – INDIA
A study visa for Australia, filed without the guesswork
Ebenezer handles the study visa for Australia from India end to end — COE, OSHC, proof of funds and the Subclass 500 application — with a realistic Australia study visa processing time at every stage.
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ROUTE SUMMARY
Australia Study Visa
AUD 2,500
BASE APPLICATION FEE
AUD 29,710
FUNDS, PRIMARY APPLICANT
19d – 4 mo
STUDY VISA PROCESSING TIME
3
INTAKES: FEB, JUL, NOV
WHY STUDY IN AUSTRALIA
A degree with real work rights attached
The Subclass 500 visa lets you live, study and work in Australia — and the country’s universities are built around getting you job-ready, not just degree-ready.
Dedicated student support
Orientation programs give academic and social support from day one —you’re not navigating alone.
Safe, multicultural campuses
Study alongside peers from across the globe in one of the world’s safest, most welcoming nations.
Industry-ready learning
Curriculums built around real- world skills and hands-on projects, not just lecture halls.
World-class research
From healthcare to life sciences, cutting-edge labs draw researchers from around the world.
Work while you study
Up to 48 hours per fortnight of paid work rights alongside your course.
Generous scholarships
AUD 15,000 – 30,000 a year available through government and university funding.
Affordable, relative to peers
Premium education without the sky- high costs of some other study destinations.
Strong career outcomes
International exposure and practical experience that employers actually value.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Australia study visa requirements
01
Meet character requirements
02
Meet age requirements (from 6 yrs)
03
Genuine Temporary Entrant status
04
Meet health & medical requirements
05
Welfare arrangements if under 18
06
Confirmation of Enrolment (COE)
07
Proof of funds for tuition & living
08
Overseas Student Health Cover
09
No prior visa refusals or cancellations
10
Sign the Australian values statement
11
English proficiency proof
12
IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, OET or Cambridge English
HOW EBENEZER HELPS
We check every requirement before Home Affairs does
The Subclass 500 process is thorough — a weak Genuine Temporary Entrant statement or a funds gap is enough to trigger a refusal. We review your file against the exact requirements for your course and provider before it’s submitted.
WHERE TO STUDY
Top institutions & courses for Indian students
GROUP OF EIGHT (G08)
Top-ranked universities
Australian National University, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, UNSW, University of Queensland, Monash, University of Western Australia and University of Adelaide.
IN-DEMAND COURSES
What Indian students pick most
Engineering, Computer Science, Business Management, Information Technology and Business Analytics lead enrolments, each with strong graduate employment pathways.
INTAKES
Three entry points a year
February (Semester 1), July (Semester 2) and November (Semester 3) — course and scholarship availability varies by intake, so earlier planning gives you more options.
STEP BY STEP
The Australia study visa process
Applicants outside Australia must apply within 8 weeks of their course start date — the earlier you start this process, the more breathing room you have.
Step 1
Get your CoE
Secure a Confirmation of
Enrolment from your chosen Australian institution.
Required before filing
Step 2
Arrange funds & OSHC
Show proof of funds for tuition, living and travel, and take out Overseas Student Health Cover.
OSHC covers you and dependants
Step 3
Build the document file
Identity documents, GTE statement, English test scores, PCC and medical clearance.
Translated & scanned copies
Step 4
Apply online
Lodge via the Department of Home Affairs, processed with VFS Global support.
From inside 01 outside Australia
Step 5
Track & respond
Monitor your application status and respond quickly to any request from Home Affairs.
Delays often trace to slow replies
BUDGETING FOR THE MOVE
Australia study visa fees & processing time
The Australia visa processing time for students varies significantly by study stream — plan around the range for your sector, not the headline number.
AUD 2,500
BASE SUBCLASS 500 EMBASSY FEE
AUD 29,710
FUNDS REQUIRED, PRIMARY APPLICANT
~ 19 days
GENERAL STUDY VISA PROCESSING TIME
STUDY STREAM
AUSTRALIA STUDENT VISA PROCESSING TIME
Higher Education Sector
16 days — 7 months
Schools Sector
20 – 73 days
Vocational Education & Training
Up to 7 months
Postgraduate Research Sector
36-84 days
Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector
3 – 44 days
Independent ELICOS Sector
14 days — 7 months
Non-Award Sector
1 — 14 days
AUSTRALIA STUDY VISA EMBASSY FEES
AMOUNT
Subclass 500 — primary applicant
AUD 2,500
Additional applicant (18 or over)
AUD 530
Additional applicant (under 18)
AUD 500
Subsequent temporary application charge
AUD 700
Independent ELICOS Sector — primary
AUD 2050
Partner funds requirement: AUD 10,394. Embassy fees for Australia study visa applications are set by the Department of Home Affairs and revised periodically — we confirm current figures before you budget your file.
PLANNING AHEAD
Work options after your Australian degree
Most Indian students build their Australian work rights through the study pathway itself, rather than a separate working holiday route — here’s why, and what actually works.
485
Temporary Graduate visa
The most common Australia work visa route for international graduates — post-study work rights tied to your qualification level.
482
Employer-sponsored work
An Australian employer sponsorship is the standard Australia work visa for Indians moving from study into skilled employment.
417/462
Working holiday visa — a note
Australia’s working holiday visa (and the work and holiday visa scheme) currently covers a set list of eligible passports that does not include India, so most Indian nationals plan around study-to-work pathways instead.
Across a full program, total cost for an Indian student typically runs to tuition and living expenses combined.
QUESTIONS WE HEAR OFTEN
Australia study visa, answered plainly
How do I get a study visa for Australia from India?
Secure admission and a Confirmation of Enrolment from an Australian institution, arrange your funds and Overseas Student Health Cover, then lodge a Subclass 500 application online through the Department of Home Affairs, processed with VFS Global support in India.
What’s the Australia study visa processing time?
The general Australia student visa processing time is around 19 days, but it varies a lot by study stream — Higher Education and Vocational sector applications can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to 7 months. We give you a realistic Australia visa processing time estimate once we know your course and provider.
What are the Australia study visa embassy fees?
The base Subclass 500 application charge is AUD 2,500 for the primary applicant, with additional charges for accompanying family members. Some study streams, like Independent ELICOS, have their own fee schedule.
How much bank balance is required for an Australia study visa?
Primary applicants generally need to show funds of at least AUD 29,710, with a further AUD 10,394 required if a partner is accompanying you. These figures are reviewed periodically by the Department of Home Affairs.
Can I get an Australia study visa without IELTS?
Some institutions accept alternative proof of English proficiency or waive the requirement for certain applicants. PTE Academic, TOEFL, OET and Cambridge English are all accepted alternatives at many providers — we confirm what your chosen course actually needs.
Can Indian students get a working holiday visa in Australia?
Not currently — Australia’s Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) and Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) are limited to a specific list of eligible passports that doesn’t include India. Most Indian graduates instead move from study into a Temporary Graduate visa (485) or employer-sponsored work visa.
Secure admission and a Confirmation of Enrolment from an Australian institution, arrange your funds and Overseas Student Health Cover, then lodge a Subclass 500 application online through the Department of Home Affairs, processed with VFS Global support in India.
The general Australia student visa processing time is around 19 days, but it varies a lot by study stream — Higher Education and Vocational sector applications can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to 7 months. We give you a realistic Australia visa processing time estimate once we know your course and provider.
The base Subclass 500 application charge is AUD 2,500 for the primary applicant, with additional charges for accompanying family members. Some study streams, like Independent ELICOS, have their own fee schedule.
Primary applicants generally need to show funds of at least AUD 29,710, with a further AUD 10,394 required if a partner is accompanying you. These figures are reviewed periodically by the Department of Home Affairs.
Some institutions accept alternative proof of English proficiency or waive the requirement for certain applicants. PTE Academic, TOEFL, OET and Cambridge English are all accepted alternatives at many providers — we confirm what your chosen course actually needs.
Not currently — Australia’s Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) and Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) are limited to a specific list of eligible passports that doesn’t include India. Most Indian graduates instead move from study into a Temporary Graduate visa (485) or employer-sponsored work visa.
Get your study visa file reviewedby a consultant, not a chatbot
Tell us your course, provider and intake — we’ll map your COE, funds and application timeline against a realistic Australia study visa processing time.
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