Student visas
Australian Australia student and work visas
An overview of Australia's student, work and skilled visa routes, pointing to the official listing where the individual subclasses are set out.
Important information
On this page
- Official name
- Student & work visas (overview)
- Route type
- Overview
- Where to apply
- Online through ImmiAccount, for the specific subclass you choose
Who can apply
- Students planning to study in Australia
- People planning to work or migrate to Australia under a skilled route
What you can do
- Study or work in Australia under the relevant visa subclass, per the official conditions
How to find and apply for the right route
According to the Department of Home Affairs, every current visa and its requirements are published on the official visa listing. Because student, work and skilled subclasses each have their own eligibility, conditions, costs and processing times, the reliable approach is to identify your subclass first and then follow that subclass's own page.
- Use the official visa listing to find the student, work or skilled subclass that matches your situation
- Read that subclass's own eligibility, conditions, cost and processing-time information
- Check any additional requirements it names (for example Confirmation of Enrolment and health cover for study, or sponsorship and skills assessment for work)
- Apply online through ImmiAccount for the subclass you have chosen
Frequently asked questions
Most international students studying full-time in a registered course apply for the Student visa (subclass 500). Use the official visa listing to confirm the subclass that fits your course and circumstances.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.