The Student visa (subclass 500) is the primary visa for international students studying in Australia. It allows you to: (1) Study full-time at a registered Australian institution; (2) Work up to 48 hours per fortnight during the academic term; (3) Bring eligible family members to Australia; (4) Travel in and out of Australia during the visa validity. Duration: covers the length of your course plus up to 2 months after completion. Cost: AUD $710 (2026). You must maintain enrolment and attendance as required by your institution. If you stop studying or your CoE is cancelled, you must report a change of provider or risk visa cancellation. The subclass 500 replaced the older student visa subclasses in 2016.