Course admission
Shortlist a CRICOS-registered course, check entry requirements, prepare admission documents and coordinate offer and CoE timing.
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Plan course admission Study in Australia
Connect course admission, Student visa subclass 500, Genuine Student evidence, financial documents, OSHC and your visa history in one practical study plan.
Study pathway check
Select your current stage to open the most useful guide and prepare a focused enquiry.
One study plan, two separate decisions
Course admission is decided by the education provider. A Student visa is decided by Home Affairs. The course logic and visa evidence should still tell one consistent story.
Student visa subclass 500
Review enrolment, Genuine Student evidence, English, financial capacity, OSHC, health, character and immigration history.
Subclass 500GSOSHC
Review Student visa 500 
Current students and changes
Check course level, provider transfer requirements, CoE timing, visa expiry and family or insurance changes before acting.
OnshoreProvider change
Review a course change Start with a registered course
CRICOS is the Australian Government register of providers and courses available to people studying in Australia on Student visas.
- Confirm the provider, course, location and CRICOS registration.
- Check academic, English, work-experience and portfolio requirements.
- Compare intake dates, course duration, fees and admission deadlines.
- Evaluate the course for its educational and career value without relying on promises of work or permanent residence.
Student visa evidence guides
Use the guide that matches the issue in your file, then submit the course and visa details for registered migration agent review.
Genuine Student requirement
Form questions, 150-word responses, study logic and supporting documents.
Read GS guideFinancial evidence
Source of funds, sponsor documents, genuine access and checklist requirements.
Read financial guideCourse or provider change
Transfer restrictions, qualification level, CoE timing and visa implications.
Read course-change guideStudent visa refusal
Decision records, strict deadlines, ART review rights and written evidence.
Read refusal guideOverseas Student Health Cover
OSHC timing, applicant and family cover, and Bupa or Allianz options.
Review OSHCStudy and visa workflow
Prepare the admission and visa stages in the right order while keeping the evidence consistent.
Study goal
Define the intended field, level, location, budget and career value.
Course shortlist
Check CRICOS registration, entry requirements, fees and intake dates.
Admission
Prepare academic and English evidence, application documents and offer conditions.
Visa evidence
Coordinate the CoE, GS answers, funds, OSHC and immigration history.
Conditions
After grant, monitor enrolment, work limits, insurance and any proposed changes.
Current official settings to check
Student visa fees, evidence settings and processing arrangements can change. Confirm the live requirements before lodging or changing a course.
- Home Affairs states that Student visa charges changed from 1 July 2026, with limited concession categories.
- Most students can currently work up to 48 hours a fortnight while their course is in session, subject to their visa conditions.
- The Genuine Student requirement applies to Student visa applications lodged on or after 23 March 2024.
- Provider transfers and course-level changes can affect enrolment and visa requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Does course admission guarantee a Student visa?
No. A provider decides admission, while Home Affairs separately decides the visa application against subclass 500 requirements.
Do I need a Confirmation of Enrolment before applying?
Most applicants need a current Confirmation of Enrolment for each intended course when applying. Limited exceptions can apply, so check the official subclass 500 requirements.
Can I change to a lower-level course on my current visa?
A lower-level or non-AQF course change can require a new Student visa. Review the proposed course level and visa conditions before cancelling the current enrolment.
Can an education agent guarantee a job or permanent residence?
No. Course admission does not guarantee employment, a future visa or permanent residence. Any later migration pathway depends on the requirements in force at that time.
Ready to plan study and visa timing?
Send the course, admission, English, funding, OSHC and visa details for a structured first review.