In the English-speaking world, Australia is currently the third most popular destination for international students. Schools and employers all over the world recognize degrees from Australian schools. Indica Global will help you to get the years of diverse experience and know-how that ensure expedited processing of a Student Visa to Australia.

Australian Student Visa Requirements

You will have to provide evidence of the following, when applying for student visa:

English proficiency – It is mandatory for all students to prove their proficiency in English language via a good IELTS/TOEFL score.

Character Requirements – All students applying for the Student Visa to Australia are assessed against the character requirements which include a criminal record check and getting a police clearance, to make sure they do not have a substantial criminal record.

Financial Requirements – Evidence of sufficient funds to cover tuition, travel and living expenses. If you have dependents (spouse and children) travelling with you, you will have to show an evidence of being able to cover living expenses for all.

Health Requirements – Some students may have to undergo medical checkups to show they are in good health. If asked, you need to submit your test reports with a doctor’s prescription claiming your good health.

Document Check List

Make sure of having the following in your document file, while applying for a Student Visa for study in Australia.

• Visa application fees
• Visa application form
• IELTS result (average score 5.5 Bands)
• Electronic Confirmation of Enrollment (once your consultant has applied to institutions)
• Any prior work experience
• Prior academic study documents
• Evidence of financial ability
• Statement of purpose

Advantages of Study Visa

Australian Student Visa comprises of a number of advantages.

Visitor – While your study in Australia, your close family members as dependents can also stay with you.

Work – While pursuing education in the country, you can work for 40 hours per fortnight during regular semester classes and work full time during vacations.

Post Study Work – Australia allows students 31 years old and above to legally work and apply for permanent residency.

Study – But Of course, it allows you to take up tertiary studies in the country and gain knowledge

Rejection of Student Visa

In order to study in Australia, applicants have to undergo an assessment under Genuine Temporary Entrant to check whether the prospective students are genuinely coming for pursue education or using the visa for some other personal purpose. Following is a list of factors studied by the immigration officers of Australia before considering or rejecting the application:-

• Gap between previous studies and intended study
• Reason behind choosing intended course, institutions and Australia for studies
• Economic, social and political background of native country
• Previous study record and relevance of course applied
• Financial background
• Previous immigration history

Visas in the Student category include: