# Study in Australia from India: Student visa (subclass 500), intakes and timeline > To study in Australia from India you need an offer from a registered education provider, a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and a Student visa (subclass 500) from the Department of Home Affairs. You apply online and must meet the Genuine Student requirement. - Page: https://travelsorted.grihaam.online/countries/australia - Official visa route: [Student visa (subclass 500)](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500) - Last verified: 2026-10-20 ## Quick facts - **Visa route:** Student visa (subclass 500) - **Who decides:** Department of Home Affairs - **Key document from your provider:** CoE — Confirmation of Enrolment - **Health cover:** Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), required for your stay on the visa - **Main intakes:** February / March and July / August (some providers add other start dates) - **Usual course length:** Bachelor's degrees are usually 3 years; coursework master's degrees are usually 1–2 years - **Key visa test:** Genuine Student requirement - **Currency:** Australian dollar (AUD, A$) ## Intakes February / March · July / August ## What the Student visa route needs from you - [ ] An offer and a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for a course on the CRICOS register - [ ] Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the length of your visa - [ ] Answers that show you meet the Genuine Student requirement, written honestly in your own words - [ ] Evidence that you have the financial capacity the rules require — see the official page for what counts - [ ] English language evidence, if the rules require it for your course and provider - [ ] A valid passport and the identity documents Home Affairs asks for - [ ] Health examinations and police certificates if Home Affairs requests them - [ ] An ImmiAccount to apply online, plus biometrics if requested ## What you will do, and when A typical order of play for a February/March or July/August start. Dates differ by provider — confirm each one on the official pages. 1. **12–9 months before you start — Shortlist courses and check CRICOS.** Compare courses and entry requirements. Check that both the provider and the course are registered on CRICOS, the official register for overseas students. 2. **9–6 months before — Apply and collect offers.** Apply to your shortlisted providers and read each offer carefully, including any conditions and the deposit terms. 3. **After you accept an offer — Pay the deposit and receive your CoE.** Once you accept and meet the conditions, the provider issues your CoE. Check the details against your passport. 4. **After your CoE — Arrange OSHC and prepare your evidence.** Buy OSHC for the full visa period and keep the confirmation. Gather evidence of finances, English results and the other documents Home Affairs lists, and draft your Genuine Student answers. 5. **When your documents are ready — Apply through ImmiAccount.** Complete the online application and pay the charge shown. Attend a health examination and biometrics appointment if Home Affairs requests them. 6. **While you wait — Plan accommodation.** Look at on-campus housing, student residences and shared rentals. Do not pay for a place you have not been able to verify. 7. **After the visa is granted — Book flights, forex and an eSIM.** Book travel once the visa is granted, sort how you will pay on arrival, and choose how you will get data when you land. 8. **Arrival and first weeks — Enrol and set up.** Attend orientation, enrol, open a bank account and, if you plan to work, apply for a tax file number. Keep your OSHC card handy. ## Costs to plan for No figures here on purpose — they change. Each line says where to find the current amount. - **Tuition fees:** Set by each provider and course; international fees are published on the course page. - **Living costs:** Rent, food, transport and phone. Costs differ between cities and suburbs. - **Visa application charge:** Paid online with your application. Check the current charge on the Home Affairs page. - **Overseas Student Health Cover:** Paid to your OSHC provider for the whole visa period. Prices differ between providers and policy types. - **Health examinations:** If requested, paid to the approved panel doctor or clinic. - **English tests:** Fees go to the test organisation. - **Flights and luggage:** Fares change with season and how early you book. - **Housing bond and advance rent:** Rentals commonly ask for a bond and rent in advance. Ask how the bond is held. - **Forex and bank charges:** Compare exchange rates and transfer fees together. ## Official sources - [Student visa (subclass 500) — Home Affairs](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500): Eligibility, how to apply, documents - [CRICOS — course and provider register](https://cricos.education.gov.au/): Check your course is registered - [Study Australia — Australian Government](https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/): Planning your move and life as a student - [Australian Taxation Office](https://www.ato.gov.au/): Tax file numbers and tax basics ## Study in Australia: common questions ### What is a CoE and why do I need it? A Confirmation of Enrolment is issued by your education provider after you accept an offer and meet its conditions. It confirms your place on a registered course, and you need it to apply for the Student visa. ### Do I have to buy OSHC? In most cases yes — you need Overseas Student Health Cover for the whole time you hold a Student visa. Many students arrange it through their provider or an approved OSHC provider. Compare options and check the official guidance. ### What is the Genuine Student requirement? It is the test Home Affairs uses to check that you genuinely intend to study in Australia. You answer questions about your circumstances, your chosen course and provider, and your plans. Write your own answers honestly instead of copying templates. ### Can I work in Australia on a Student visa? Student visas come with work conditions, including limits on working hours while your course is in session. 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Here is what it is, how to compare policies and what to keep. - [Australia Student visa (subclass 500)](https://travelsorted.grihaam.online/resources/australia-student-visa-subclass-500): Australia’s Student visa needs a CoE, OSHC and a Genuine Student statement. Here is the route, the key terms and a checklist, with official links. --- General information, not legal or immigration advice. Confirm current rules, fees and thresholds on the official pages linked above.