Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500): All The Important Information You Need

The Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500)

If you plan to study in Australia, you will need the Student Visa (Subclass 500) to be able to do that. The Australian visa for students is called the Student Visa (Subclass 500). The Student Visa (Subclass 500) allows you to study courses in universities in the country, allows you to apply online or outside Australia and it gives you the chance to work unlimited hours in any sector.

The Student Visa (Subclass 500) allows you to stay in the country for up to five years. The course you are studying and the length of the program will also determine your stay. This visa allows you to travel and return to Australia as many times as possible.

 The Student Visa (Subclass 500) costs AUD 650. 

Requirements For Students Planning To Study In Australia 

You must be over 6 years old

 You need to be able to study in Australia 

 You need to have health insurance which is the overseas student health cover (OSHC)

You need to have your English language proficiency test.

Proof of funds 

Confirmation of enrollment (CoE)

Meet the health requirement

Living in Australia

Australia is a beautiful country filled with tropical beaches, lush rainforests, and marine reserves.

As a student moving to Australia here are some of the things that you need to know

Open a bank account 

 If you are an immigrant moving to Australia for further education, one of the things that you should do first as soon as you arrive in the country is to open a local bank account. This is especially important if you are going to be studying and working as it will be easier for your salary to be paid into the local account so she will be opening. You should make enquiries and ask questions as to the best banks for students and what type of account to open.

Opening a bank account will save you a lot of stress and make your life easy by making your necessary daily transactions hassle-free because you now have a local bank account. It also helps you save money as using a bank account from your home country is not generally a smart financial decision to make.

Student part-time job

As a student, if you will be working, you get a chance to work for up to 20 hours per week. There are different job opportunities from retail shops, companies and local businesses who study also do not have to worry because despite being an international student you will be protected by the same labour laws as the student citizens of Australia. Because the standard of living is a bit higher than average, getting a job will go a long way in helping you offset some of your financial burdens.

Get your driver’s licence 

 As a student, you will need a car because there are some towns that are only accessible by car. If you have a temporary visa, you can drive in Australia for 3 months with a driver’s licence from your own country and after which you will have to apply for and get an Australian driver’s licence. You may need an international driver’s permit if your licence is in a language that isn’t English.

You are allowed to drive from 15 years of age with a learner’s permit and 18 years unsupervised.

Watch your spending 

 Living in the country can be above average and so before coming, you need to consider general expenses and study costs. You need to consider things like accommodation, flight, tuition, entertainment, social activities, groceries, student health insurance and so much more. You will need to plan properly and budget so that you are not stressed or stranded.

Depending on where you are going in Australia, you need to prepare the right wardrobe 

The weather in the country is usually sunny and warm and so this should reflect in the type of clothes that you buy keeping in mind that you might want to enjoy a lot of outdoor activities Sports having fun on the beach and so on

Food and groceries 

 One of the ways to help budget well is by buying supermarket value foods. You buy your groceries at the local market and special buys that appear every Wednesday and Saturday. You should also try as much as possible to cook and eat at home instead of eating out. All of these will save you money.

A Twitter user shared a thread of universities that you can apply to without IELTS. This will help you in your journey to Australia.

List of Universities in Australia without IELTS Requirements

These are prestigious University in Australia without IELTS if English is your first Language. They are the Australia’s Ivy League

I also included list of some scholarships to Study in Australian universities

— Sola Kolawole (@temabef) January 6, 2023

1. The University of Adelaidehttps://t.co/JOCBCoIEM9

2. The University of Queenslandhttps://t.co/JtlMXJCA9x

3. The University of South Australiahttps://t.co/vVbRLJ6mao

4. The University of Southern Queenslandhttps://t.co/f4A2P4NLcT

— Sola Kolawole (@temabef) January 6, 2023

5. Macquarie Universityhttps://t.co/ZoeVsMI59T

6. The University of New South Waleshttps://t.co/NXJD4umxuS

7. Bond Universityhttps://t.co/3fIJW3Cvcu

— Sola Kolawole (@temabef) January 6, 2023

List of Scholarships to Study in Australia
1. Australian Awards Scholarshipshttps://t.co/NcjqU8Y7El

2. Destination Australia Scholarshipshttps://t.co/ndNZ0owSd1

3. Griffith Remarkable Scholarshiphttps://t.co/EJ1cocdiiR
-Still open

— Sola Kolawole (@temabef) January 6, 2023

4. University of Sydney Scholarshipshttps://t.co/PpNKA7P0hm

5. University of South Australia Scholarshipshttps://t.co/M2iXLtAT48

6. Australian Government Scholarships at University of South Waleshttps://t.co/5eBCkRX8Bh

— Sola Kolawole (@temabef) January 6, 2023

7. Australian Government Scholarships at the University of Adelaidehttps://t.co/KK6r1v3hdC

— Sola Kolawole (@temabef) January 6, 2023

Rights to this Twitter thread by Sola Kolawole.