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Latest Australian student visa statistics, policy changes, and study guides for international students.

📊 Latest trend: Refusal rates hit a 20-year high in early 2026, particularly for applicants from South Asia.

Visa type

Subclass 500

Approval rate

67.5%

2025–2026

Refusal rate

32.5%

2025–2026

Processing time

35–61 days

average

Top source

India (28%)

of applicants

📰 Visa News

StatisticsMay 26, 2026

Australia Student Visa Rejection Rate Hits 20-Year High in 2026

Offshore student visa rejection rates have surged to 32.5% in early 2026 — with applicants from India, Nepal and Bangladesh facing refusal rates above 40%. Here is what the data shows.

StatisticsMay 15, 2026

Australia Student Visa Processing Times in 2026: What to Expect

Average processing times for the Subclass 500 visa now range from 35 to 61 days, but applicants from high-risk countries can wait 8–10 weeks. Here is the full breakdown.

📚 Student Guides

Why Australian Student Visas Get Rejected: Top 8 Reasons for 2026

With rejection rates at record highs, understanding why Australia refuses student visa applications is more important than ever. These are the eight most common reasons — and how to fix them.

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