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Australia offers various student visas based on the study program type and stay duration. These include the student visa (subclass 500), the student guardian visa (subclass 590), and the training visa (subclass 407).

Yes, the Australian education system accepts a 2-year gap. In this case, however, it is still recommended to provide a valid reason to explain why you left your education while also elaborating on how you are going to be committed to your education this time.

Some colleges, universities, or courses might have some policy regarding the educational gap, so it’s best to contact the institution or Visa 24 to confirm anything regarding the gap.

Any international student who meets a set of general criteria can be eligible to study in Australia. Some of these criteria are mentioned below:

• Academic Requirements:  GPA above 3. In terms of percentage, it’s above 60 to 75% in 12th.
• English Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English by taking tests like PTE, IELTS, or TOEFL. 6.0–6.5 bands in IELTS, a PTE score of 70, and the bare minimum of 67 in TOEFL. CAE is also valid with a 60–79 score.
• Financial Requirements:  This includes evidence of a financial guarantee from a sponsor or proof of personal financial capacity.
• Health and Character Requirements: Medical examination and police clearance certificate.
• Acceptance into a Course: Students must have received an offer of enrollment or an electronic Confirmation of Enrollment (eCoE) from a registered Australian institution before they can apply for a student visa.

No, in order to demonstrate English language proficiency, international students applying for student visas in Australia are typically required to take any recognized English language test, such as the IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE.

Depending on the course and the institution, different universities can have different minimum English language requirements, some of which may exceed the minimum score needed for a visa.

The Department of Home Affairs advises that, in addition to your tuition fees, you have access to at least AUD 21,041 each year to meet living expenses in Australia.

You must provide proof of additional cash to support any family you bring along. The annual minimum required for a partner’s living expenses and other charges is AUD 7,362, while the annual minimum for each dependent child is AUD 3,152.

There is no restriction on how much money you can carry as a student. However, suppose you have more than or equivalent to 10,000 Australian dollars in any form or currency. In that case, you need to declare them to the Australian Border Force (ABF) upon arrival in Australia.

This includes cash, traveler’s checks, money orders, and other negotiable instruments. Failure to declare any amount over AUD 10,000 may result in penalties, seizure of funds, or prosecution.