Student Rights in Australia

Student Rights in Australia

STUDENT FEES STRUCTURE

The tuition fees vary from AUD 6000 to AUD 10000 Per Semester depending upon the Course/ Level of study. The Student visa comprises 8 subclasses (subclass 570–576), based on the education sector of your main course.

STUDENT WORK RIGHTS

The student can work a maximum of 40 hours per fortnight when the course is in session and unlimited hours during vacations. The International students studying for master’s degrees in research or PhD degrees can work unlimited hours.

DEPENDANT WORK RIGHTS

The spouse of a student can work a maximum of 40 hours per fortnight

If the student is studying at a Master’s or PhD level, the spouse can work full-time once the student starts their main course.

Post-study work rights

• Graduates who have completed a Bachelor’s degree or Masters by coursework degree in Australia will be eligible to apply for a two-year post-study work visa.
• Graduates who have completed a Masters by research degree or a Doctoral degree in Australia will be eligible to apply for a post-study work visa for three or four years respectively.
• Other students may be eligible to apply for the Temporary Skilled Graduate [subclass 485] visa. The subclass 485 visa is a temporary visa that allows an 18-month stay to work in Australia
• The spouse and children of a student can accompany them to Australia if the student’s course duration is 12 months or longer.

.

MINOR STUDENTS OR UNDER 18 STUDENTS

Usually, International students studying in Australia on a student visa will require a guardian if they are under 18 years of age.

For more information, visit: http://www.immi.gov.au/students/student_guardians/

STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS

1. Visa Fees are AUD 535 for the Main Applicant, AUD 405 for the Additional Applicant over 18, and AUD 135 for the Additional Applicant below 18.
2. 4 Passport size Photographs with White background.
3. Qualification Documents (Original & Photocopy) from Matriculation onwards, Senior Secondary, Graduation, IELTS Score.
4. Passport (Original & Photocopy)
5. E- Medical
6. Financial Documents / Education Loan.
7. Income Tax Returns for all sponsors (3 Years) & Pan Card
8. Work Experience Letter (Photocopy)
9. Telephone Numbers of Banks, where funds are held.
10. Stamp Papers

• 25/- for Self
• 25/- for Parents
• 20/- for each additional Sponsor

11. Residential Address for all sponsors along with Telephone no’s. and their Employer name