Prepare / general information
Use official sources for visa decisions.
Student Visa Academy provides independent educational information and study-planning guidance. It is not an Australian Government service, migration-agent service or law firm.
What this site can do
- Help you organise course, destination, budget, English and timing questions.
- Explain where general information should be checked and when it may change.
- Point you towards official sources for current requirements and conditions.
What this site does not do
- It does not tell you which visa to apply for or whether you qualify.
- It does not predict approval, assess personal circumstances or produce migration recommendations.
- It does not replace advice from an appropriately registered migration agent or Australian legal practitioner.
Start with the current source.
Read the Australian Department of Home Affairs information for the Student visa (subclass 500), then seek qualified help when your question is personal or high stakes.
Open Department of Home Affairs ↗Last reviewed: 27 August 2026. Visa requirements and conditions can change.