Student Visa (SC 500) – Post Graduate Research Sector

This visa enables a student enrolled to pursue higher education in Australia which may lead to one of the following qualifications:

• A Master Degree by Research
• A Doctoral Degree

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 – PG Research Sector

Following is a summary of requirements for meeting the criteria for a SC 500 visa under the post Graduate Research Sector. 

• Enrolment – To be enrolled for a Research program that is registered under CRICOS.
• All applicants to meet the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement.
• Primary applicants to meet English language requirements as per requirement.
• 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 program 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.