HAVE YOU CONSIDERED STUDYING IN AUSTRALIA TO ENHANCE YOUR CAREER? WE CAN ASSIST YOU WITH YOUR SUBCLASS 500 STUDENT VISA APPLICATION

Gain access to an excellent education and ensure a good skill set, connections, and chances to enhance personal and professional development, and to create long-lasting connections between Australia and other countries. Live and Study full-time in Australia and have the option to work part-time and to bring qualifying family members. Enjoy a multilateral way of life in Australia and achieve your academic and professional goals.

ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY FOR A SUBCLASS 500 STUDENT VISA

For a student visa, an applicant must be enrolled in a course of study that is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and courses for Overseas for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

If you are applying from outside Australia, you must include a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for each intended course of study with your visa application.

At the time of this visa application, you and your family members must have and maintain adequate health insurance, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), for the period of intended stay in Australia.

You might be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency while the visa application being processed unless exempt.

In addition, a primary applicant needs to have access to sufficient funds to cover travel expenses, living costs and expenses, tuition fees as well as costs required for any dependents included in the application. Current standard of annual living costs for those who intends to stay in Australia for a period of 12 months or more is AUD 29,710, and AUD 10,394 for a spouse or de facto partner, and AUD 4,449 for a dependent child. The accurate amount of financial support will be calculated case by case as per the requirement prescribed by the Department of Home Affairs.

Eligible visa 500 holders can work up to part-time (48 hours every 2 weeks) during their course of study or training is in session, and full-time during school holidays. With your initial visa, you can only commence work once your course has commenced (an exception is that if your student visa was granted in relation to a master’s degree by research or doctoral degree, you can work with no restriction after course commencement).

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AUSTRALIAN QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK (AQF)

Doctoral Degree

Masters Degree

Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma

Bachelor Degree

Advanced Diploma

Diploma

Certificate IV

Certificate III

Certificate II

Certificate I

CAMPUS LOCATIONS

Brisbane, Bundaberg QUEENSLAND
Sydney, NSW
Hobart, TASMANIA
Melbourne, VICTORIA

English Language Courses (ELICOS) / General English

Duration

Minimum 12 weeks

Study Locations

TAS, NSW, QLD, VIC

Certificate III In Horticulture

Duration

52 weeks

Study Locations

TAS & QLD

Certificate IV In Horticulture

Duration

52 weeks

Study Locations

TAS & QLD

Diploma in Agribusiness Management

Duration

52 weeks

Study Locations

TAS & QLD

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Duration

52 weeks

Study Locations

TAS, NSW, QLD, VIC

Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis

Duration

52 weeks

Study Locations

TAS, NSW, QLD, VIC

Diploma of Automotive Management

Duration

52 weeks

Study Locations

TAS, NSW, QLD, VIC

Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Duration

52 weeks

Study Locations

TAS & NSW

Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology

Duration

39 weeks

Study Locations

TAS, QLD & NSW

Certificate III in Electronics and Communication

Duration

52 weeks

Study Locations

VIC & NSW

Advanced Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Duration

104 weeks

Study Locations

VIC, QLD & NSW

Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Duration

104 weeks

Study Locations

QLD & NSW

Certificate IV in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Servicing

Duration

78 weeks

Study Locations

QLD & NSW

Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Regrigeration Engineering

Duration

104 weeks

Study Locations

QLD & NSW

Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Duration

104 weeks (52 weeks fast track)

Study Locations

NSW

Certificate III in Carpentry

Duration

52 weeks

Study Locations

NSW

Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

Duration

52 weeks

Study Locations

NSW

Certificate IV in Building and Construction

Duration

52 weeks

Study Locations

NSW

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Duration

52 weeks

Study Locations

NSW

Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

Duration

52 weeks

Study Locations

NSW

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Duration

52 weeks

Study Locations

TAS, NSW & QLD

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Duration

104 weeks

Study Locations

TAS, NSW & QLD

Certificate III in Patisserie

Duration

104 weeks

Study Locations

TAS, NSW & QLD

Certificate IV in Patisserie

Duration

104 weeks

Study Locations

TAS, NSW & QLD

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Duration

52 weeks

Study Locations

TAS, NSW, VIC & QLD

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Duration

52 weeks

Study Locations

TAS, NSW, VIC & QLD

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

Duration

52 weeks

Study Locations

TAS, NSW & QLD

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Duration

52 weeks

Study Locations

TAS, NSW, QLD & VIC

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Duration

52 weeks

Study Locations

TAS, NSW, QLD & VIC

Certificate IV in Disability Support

Duration

52 weeks

Study Locations

TAS, NSW, QLD & VIC

Diploma of Community Services

Duration

52 weeks

Study Locations

TAS, NSW, QLD & VIC

Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management

Duration

52 weeks

Study Locations

TAS & NSW

Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)

Duration

52 weeks

Study Locations

TAS, QLD, VIC & NSW

Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership

Duration

52 weeks

Study Locations

TAS, QLD, VIC & NSW

Graduate Diploma of Portfolio Management

Duration

52 weeks

Study Locations

NSW & QLD

BENEFITS OF STUDYING IN A REGIONAL AREA

High quality education

Smaller cities are home to high-quality Australian colleges that often excel in specialised areas of study.

Smaller cities also offer study opportunities in and near diverse ecosystems, natural environments and large industries. This allows you to gain expert knowledge in niche study areas.

When you study in a smaller city (or ‘regional’ location), there are often smaller class sizes. This can mean it’s easier to meet new people, access support services and seek extra help with your studies.

Employment opportunities

Many smaller Australian cities may offer great employment opportunities during and after your studies. With lower competition for jobs, compared to big cities, you may find it easier to secure part-time work or internships related to your field of study.

Opportunities for Migration

Studying in regional Australia has other migration opportunities that would not necessarily be available if you studied in a major city. Priority visa processing times and access to the Regional Occupational List are among the regional area incentives. As a result, regional students have access to more visa opportunities to live and work in Australia than non-regional students.

Affordable living

Compared to major cities, the cost of living in smaller cities can be more manageable. From accommodation to daily expenses, you may be able to find a smaller city that helps your budget stretch a little further.

Nature and adventure

When you study in a smaller student city, you often get to immerse yourself in beautiful natural surroundings on campus. You’ll also get to spend your free time on outdoor adventures and discovering beautiful landscapes and native wildlife. Whether you’re drawn to the tropical beaches of Queensland, the serene landscapes of Tasmania or an outback adventure in the Northern Territory, regional Australia offers something for everyone.

Strong community connections

Living in a smaller city gives you the chance to connect more deeply with the local community. You’ll find many opportunities to get to know people on and off campus.

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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Phillip and his team have delivered exceptional service to us since 2020 when we were faced with an urgent situation. We had just lost my mom and needed to secure a parent visa in a hurry for my father who was in Australia on a holiday visa and couldn't go back to RSA. Hafizah met with us online and gave us reassurance that it was possible and started the ball rolling immediately. Super efficient and prompt replies to every challenge secured a parent (bridging) visa so Dad could stay with us in Aus. They kept us informed right the way through, advised and assisted with a different bridging visa when Dad had to travel back to RSA for his sister's funeral. Unfortunately, Dad passed away in 2024 before the visa had been granted. Even then, Phillip and his team advised that I could apply for a refund of the visa fee. That was a whole other battle and Phillip didn't back down, eventually security the fee refund for me. The entire team is so professional and the peace of mind they brought us during a very difficult time cannot be put into words. Highly recommend this team for fantastic service and excellent knowledge of Australian visas to give you the best advice and options that suit your budget.
  
 
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Our journey to Australian permanent residency was far from straightforward. We applied for a Subclass 190 visa as a family and, along the way, encountered a significant and unexpected complication that put the outcome of our application into question.

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There were many moments when we genuinely didn't know what the outcome would be, so receiving confirmation that our 190 visas had finally been granted was an enormous moment for our family.

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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I needed to apply for an orphan relative visa for my niece and nephew (who were already in Australia on international student visas). This is not a common visa type that people apply for but that did not intimidate Phillip and his team at all. Because my nephew was turning 18 in a short time frame and we needed to apply before his 18th birthday, they assisted extensively with the heaps of paperwork that was needed and the applications were submitted on time. It took nearly 3 years of back and forth with Home Affairs (in all fairness, Home Affairs actually only started working on it 2 years after it was submitted) but the visas were finally granted. At one point Phillip had to intervene and write to Home Affairs as some of their requests were beyond impossible to meet. I will forever be grateful to Cherie who went above and beyond to ensure all documents submitted met with the Home Affairs requirements and to Phillip who had no qualms about taking on this complex case. Thank you for all your help with this.
  
 
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My husband and I had an excellent experience working with Hafizah. She was incredibly helpful, efficient, and supportive throughout the entire process. She answered all of our questions promptly and made what could have been a very stressful experience feel so much easier.

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Hafizah was very professional, answers and makes us feel secured during uncertain times.

We highly recommend this company for a smooth and trusted service regarding visa application.
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