Student Visa (SC 500) – Higher Education Sector
This visa enables a student enrolled to pursue higher education in Australia which may lead to one of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor degree or associate degree
- Master degree by coursework
- Graduate Certificate or Diploma
- Higher Education Diploma or Advanced Diploma
The above courses are offered by Australian Universities, colleges or institutions of higher learning registered under CRICOS.
Accompanying family members can hold a SC 500 visa to travel and live in Australia. Both the primary visa holders and their family members may have limited work rights while in Australia. School age children accompanying a student visa holder must be enrolled for study in Australia.
Student Visa requirements – Higher Education Sector
Following is a summary of requirements for meeting the criteria for a SC 500 visa under the Higher Education Sector.
- Enrolment – To be enrolled for a course of study that is registered on CRICOS.
- Students under 18 years must have welfare arrangements in place.
- All applicants to meet the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement.
- Primary applicants to meet English language requirements as per course.
- Meet Financial capacity requirements based on course, duration, nationality of passport holder etc.
- Evidence of school enrollments for school-age dependents.
- Meet health and character requirements as prescribed for all applicants.
- Have adequate Health Insurance cover while in Australia for all applicants.
- Meet additional requirements as per course enrolled.
Specific requirements for each applicant on factors like GTE requirement, Financial capacity evidence etc. is based on individual circumstances.
Other requirements for a SC 500 visa may be based on factors including nationality of passport, duration of course, course provider requirements, past immigration history etc.
Please contact eMA by purchasing a MAP to discuss your Education and Enrolment requirements and appropriate advice for applying for a Student Visa.
