Higher Education Sector visa (subclass 573)

Features
This visa allows you to stay in Australia to study a full-time higher education course.
Streamlined Visa Processing
Streamlined visa processing for this visa is designed for international students applying to study
in Australia at a participating university or non-university higher education provider. You may be
eligible for streamlined visa processing if your main course of study is a Bachelor degree or a
Masters by coursework.
Requirements
You might be able to get this visa if you are enrolled as a student in a registered course for the
award of:
a bachelor or associate degree
a graduate certificate or graduate diploma
a masters degree by coursework
a higher education diploma or advanced diploma.
About this visa
How the visa works
Eligibility
Obligations
Applying
This visa is designed for international students applying to study in Australia and whose main
course of study is one of the following:
1. Bachelor degree
2. associate degree
3. graduate certificate
4. graduate diploma
5. Masters by coursework
6. Higher Education diploma
7. Higher Education advanced diploma.
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Who is this visa for?
This visa is for you if you want to do one of the following:
1. apply for your first student visa
2. apply for subsequent student visa
3. apply to join a family member who is in Australia on a student visa.
4. If you are applying in Australia for this visa, you must either be the current holder of a
qualifying visa or have held a certain visa no more than 28 days prior to lodging your
application.
See: Qualifying Visas for Student Visas
How much will this visa cost?
What does the visa let me do?
With this visa:
you can study in Australia
1. eligible dependant family members can accompany you to Australia
2. when you have commenced your course of study in Australia, you can work up to 40
hours per fortnight while your course is in session and unlimited hours during scheduled
course breaks.
3. your family members can work up to 40 hours per fortnight provided you have
commenced your course of study in Australia. If you are doing a postgraduate course,
such as a Masters degree, your family members can work unlimited hours once you
commence this course.
Note: If you have been granted Student visa before 26 April 2008 you and your
dependent family members may need to apply separately for Permission to Work.
See: How to Apply for Permission to Work
your partner can study in Australia for up to three months.
Note: If your partner wants to study for more than three months they must apply for their own
student visa. The application can be made in Australia.

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(Subclass573)-Assessment Level 3
Student Visa 573 is for international students who seek to apply to study in Australia and whose
main course of study is one of the following:
Bachelor degree
Associate degree
Graduate certificate
Graduate diploma
Masters by coursework
Higher Education diploma
Higher Education advanced diploma
How can I Acquire Student Visa-Subclass 573? (Student Visa-Subclass 573)

Make sure that before you apply for Student Visa 573, you must have applied for and been
accepted to study full-time at an educational institution in Australia. (it means you are enrolled
in an institute in Australia before applying for the visa). If you are applying for your 573 student
visa, to need to provide the below mentioned proofs to be eligible:
Have successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent, by providing school reports and

academic records
Are enrolled in a registered higher education course
Have needed English language ability (as per the department guidelines)
Have financial means to support yourselves while you study in Australia
Must have health insurance while in Australia. Health insurance can be provided by
obtaining Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) which provides medical and hospital
insurance.

Students are also required to satisfy health and character requirements for this visa.
Liberty with Student Visa 573
If you get the 573 student visa eligibility the benefits you will get are as follows:
You can study in Australia
Eligible dependent family members can accompany you to Australia
When you have commenced your course of study in Australia, you can work up to 20

hours per week while your course is in session and unlimited hours during holidays.
Your family members can work up to 20 hours per week provided you have commenced

your course of study in Australia. If you are doing a postgraduate course, such as a
Masters degree, your family members can work unlimited hours once you commence
this course.
Your partner can study in Australia for up to three months only.
Note: If your partner wants to study for more than three months they must apply for
their own student visa.
A student should choose the best suitable course and visa to meet long term goals and better
future, which determines their future possibilities for permanent visas. Visas Simply is regulated
by the Australian government OMARA. We have unmatched Australian immigration experts who
will employ their best practices and give best services to you. There are various types of
education courses and Student Visas in Australia hence our qualified and experienced
professional Registered Migration Agents will ensure that you understand the long term impact
of your planned study and giving you the best opportunity to meet your long term goals.
Student visa processes is complex because:

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requires evidences of funds for the duration of the course.

requires enrolment in courses which are approved for international students.
has different requirements for family members depending on your situation.
requires particular types of health checks (medicals) etc.

However our qualified Registered Migration Agent will make it easy for you as they will review
your profile in detail to ensure that you have the appropriate visa for your situation. By using
their expertise they will give excellent visa advice and support for your complete Student visa
application process. Visas Simply charges service fee for Student Visa is $750 and Australian
government visa fees is AUS $535 + AUS $75 work permit fee will depend on what type of visa
you are eligible for. If the Free Assessment results indicate that you are not eligible for a
Student Visa, we will recommend an alternative visa you.

Total cost of the Visa

Click Here to see the costs involved in lodging a student visa Application.

GOVERNMENT CHARGES

Student Visa Australia

Notes

AUS $535

OTHER COSTS
(If Applicable)

Notes

Medical Examination

Variable(Depending upon the type of Medical Test and

required)

Character Clearance (Police Check)

Variable

Certification/Translation of Documents

Variable