Australian Study Requirement

Australian Study Requirement for Australian Visas

If you plan to apply for certain Australian visas, you may need to meet the Australian study requirement. This requirement applies to visas such as:

• Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
• Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) – Points-tested stream
• Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
• Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

What is the Australian Study Requirement?

You must complete either:

• One eligible qualification that requires at least 2 academic years of study, or
• Multiple eligible qualifications that together require at least 2 academic years of study.

Your study must also meet the following requirements:

• You must complete the study in Australia.
• Your study must take at least 16 calendar months.
• You must hold an appropriate study visa while completing the course.
• The course must lead to an eligible qualification.
• The course must have registration on CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students).
• You must complete the course with instruction in English.

Additional Requirement for the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

For the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), you must complete the required Australian study within the 6 months immediately before you submit your visa application.

Experienced 485 Visa Assistance

Our team has extensive experience assisting applicants with Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) applications. We can help you understand the Australian study requirement and assess how your qualifications and study history may affect your visa application.

Contact us today:

Email: info@visaeducationexperts.com.au
Phone: +61 414 588 942

Important Information

The information on this website is general in nature and does not constitute immigration advice.

Australian immigration laws and visa requirements can change without notice. Although we make every effort to keep the information accurate and up to date, we do not guarantee its accuracy. You should not rely solely on the information provided on this website when making a visa or immigration decision.

Before making any decision about your visa or immigration options, we recommend that you consult a registered migration agent or qualified immigration lawyer. They can consider your individual circumstances and provide advice relevant to your situation.

Any immigration advice provided by us constitutes immigration assistance only, as defined under section 276 of the Migration Act 1958. It does not constitute or include any other type of advice beyond immigration assistance as defined under section 276.