Move to Australia
Sunshine, study and skilled work

Visas and permits
Ways to move
Australia Student visa
This temporary visa lets you study an eligible course in Australia and travel in and out of the country. It generally permits up to 48 hours of work per fortnight while your course is in session, with different work limits for students studying a master’s degree by research or a doctoral degree.
- Fee
- $2,500 per person
- Decision
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Australia Temporary Graduate visa
This temporary visa lets eligible international graduates live, study and work in Australia after their studies. Its Post-Vocational Education Work, Post-Higher Education Work and Second Post-Higher Education Work streams have different requirements.
- Fee
- $5,750 per person
- Decision
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Australia Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
This five-year provisional visa lets skilled workers sponsored by regional employers live, work and study in designated regional areas of Australia. Eligible holders may apply for permanent residence after holding the visa for three years.
- Fee
- $6,140 per person
- Decision
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Australia Skilled Work Regional visa
This provisional visa lets skilled workers live, work and study in a designated regional area of Australia for five years. Applicants need state or territory nomination or sponsorship by an eligible relative, followed by an invitation to apply.
- Fee
- $6,140 per person
- Decision
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Australia Skills in Demand work visa
This temporary visa lets an employer sponsor a skilled worker for a position it cannot fill with a suitably skilled Australian worker. It has Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Labour Agreement streams; the requirements below identify which conditions apply to each stream.
- Fee
- $4,015 per person
- Decision
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Australia National Innovation visa
This is a permanent visa for people with an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement. You must submit an Expression of Interest and receive an invitation before you can apply.
- Fee
- $6,235 per person
- Decision
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Australia Employer Nomination Scheme Direct Entry visa
This visa lets skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer live, work and study in Australia permanently. Eligible holders may later apply for Australian citizenship.
- Fee
- $6,140 per person
- Decision
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Australia Skilled Independent visa
This permanent visa lets invited skilled workers live, work and study anywhere in Australia. It does not require a sponsor or nominator.
- Fee
- $6,135 per person
- Decision
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Australia Skilled Nominated visa
This visa lets skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory live and work in Australia permanently. You must submit an expression of interest, be invited to apply and meet the points test.
- Fee
- $6,140 per person
- Decision
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Australia Skilled Regional permanent residence visa
This visa lets eligible holders of a subclass 491 or 494 visa live and work in Australia permanently. It does not require a new sponsor or nominator.
- Fee
- $630 per person
- Decision
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Funded study
Open scholarships
Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships Scheme
University of Sydney
A one-off award of AUD 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 40,000 or 60,000, depending on selection.
International Scientia Coursework Scholarship
UNSW Sydney
Either full tuition fees or AUD 20,000 a year towards tuition fees for the minimum programme duration.
UTS Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship
University of Technology Sydney
Full UTS tuition fees for the standard course duration.
Money
What it costs
Living costs month in Brisbane
QUT's monthly total for a student in a private share house, including rent, utilities, food, phone/internet and transport.qut.edu.au · checked 4 days agoSource$1,660 to $3,545 a month
Living costs month in Sydney
UNSW's average monthly living costs for an international student, including accommodation.unsw.edu.au · checked 5 days agoSource$2,645 to $4,166 a month
Proof of funds (students)
Money you show, not spend.Student’s 12-month living costs; course fees, travel and applicable family costs are additional.immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · checked 5 days agoSource$29,710 a year
Rent in Brisbane
QUT's monthly rent range for private share-house accommodation.Researched just now · being double-checkedSource$800 to $1,600 a month
Rent in Sydney
UTS monthly accommodation range; costs vary by housing type.uts.edu.au · checked 5 days agoSource$1,200 to $3,400 a month
Tuition, postgraduate
Indicative 2026 international master's tuition range in RMIT's guide; not a national minimum or maximum.Researched just now · being double-checkedSource$35,000 to $60,000 a year
Tuition, undergraduate
Indicative 2026 international bachelor's tuition range in RMIT's guide; not a national minimum or maximum.rmit.edu.au · checked 5 days agoSource$36,000 to $50,000 a year
Visa fee graduate
Main applicant, Post-Higher Education Work stream; concessions may apply.immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · checked 4 days agoSource$5,750
Visa fee pr
Main applicant; concessions may apply.immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · checked 5 days agoSource$6,140
Visa fee pr
Main applicant, Points-tested stream; concessions may apply.immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · checked 5 days agoSource$6,135
Visa fee pr
Main applicant; concessions may apply.immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · checked 5 days agoSource$6,140
Visa fee pr
Base application charge, Regional Provisional Visas stream, without a Pacific-regional passport.Researched just now · being double-checkedSource$630
Student visa fee
Main applicant; concessions may apply.immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · checked 4 days agoSource$2,500
Visa fee talent
Main applicant; concessions may apply.immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · checked 5 days agoSource$6,235
Work visa fee
Main applicant, Core Skills stream; concessions may apply.immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · checked 4 days agoSource$4,015
Work visa fee
Main applicant; concessions may apply.Researched just now · being double-checkedSource$6,140
Work visa fee
Main applicant, Labour Agreement stream; concessions may apply.Researched just now · being double-checkedSource$6,140
What changed
Recent rule changes
28 Sept
Australia proposes tighter rules for student visa dependants and further study
If you plan to study in Australia, bring family or apply for another student visa later, these proposals could affect your plans if they take effect. Check the current student visa rules before applying or making family plans.
minister.homeaffairs.gov.au · checked 4 days agoSource28 Sept
Australia changes processing order for some skilled visas
If you plan to work in Australia, the processing order for one of these visas may depend on your sector. The source does not say this changes visa eligibility. Check whether your planned visa subclass and sector fall under the new processing priorities.
immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · checked 4 days agoSource28 Sept
Australia changes subclass 482 visa processing priorities
If you plan to work in Australia on a subclass 482 visa, the new order may affect when your application is processed. Check the official processing priorities when planning your application.
immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · checked 4 days agoSource28 Sept
Australia to stop new enrolments in the Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)
Students who started the course before 5 October 2026 can continue and complete it. An offer or confirmation of enrolment will not allow a student to start the course on or after that date. If you may be affected, contact your Australian education provider to discuss your options.
studyaustralia.gov.au · checked 4 days agoSource27 Sept
Australia changes processing priorities for subclass 482 work visas
If you plan to work in Australia on a subclass 482 visa, your application’s place in the processing order may depend on your nominated occupation and circumstances. The direction does not change the skilled migration occupation lists or visa requirements. Check whether your nominated occupation and application circumstances fall within a priority category in Direction 121.
immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · checked 5 days agoSource
Questions
Moving to Australia, answered
What visas can I use to move to Australia?
Japper tracks 10 routes to Australia: Australia Student visa, Australia Temporary Graduate visa, Australia Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa, Australia Skilled Work Regional visa, Australia Skills in Demand work visa, Australia National Innovation visa, Australia Employer Nomination Scheme Direct Entry visa, Australia Skilled Independent visa, Australia Skilled Nominated visa, Australia Skilled Regional permanent residence visa. Each has its requirements, fees and decision time on its own page, from official sources.
How much does the Australia Student visa cost?
The standard main applicant visa application charge is $2,500 per person, according to legislation.gov.au. Other costs, like tuition and money to show, are listed on this page.
Are there scholarships for international students in Australia?
Yes. Japper lists 12 open scholarships in Australia right now, including Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships Scheme, International Scientia Coursework Scholarship, UTS Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship. Each links to its official page.
How we know
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from one of these, and shows when it was last checked. Routes were last checked on 28 September 2026.
- Salary requirements to nominate a worker immi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) immi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/employer-subsite/Pages/salary-requirements.as…Official
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) Employer Sponsored stream immi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-emp…Official
- Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) Post-Higher Education Work streamimmi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- Changes to BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)studyaustralia.gov.auOfficial
- immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/visas-for-innovati…Official
- immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/web-evidentiary-toolOfficial
- Australia’s September 2026 student and working-holiday visa changes: what is actually in forceminister.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- Australia – Changes to Visa Processing Priorities and Proposed Reformsimmi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/Visa-subsite/Pages/Processing-times/Overview.…Official
- Subclass 500 Student visaimmi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) immi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa - Main applicantimmi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-nom…Official
- Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) Direct Entry streamimmi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191) Regional Provisional streamimmi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- Subclass 500 Student visaimmi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) immi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/gl…Official
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) immi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) Post-Vocational Education Work streamimmi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) Second Post-Higher Education Work streamimmi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) Labour Agreement streamimmi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) Post-Higher Education Work streamimmi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visaimmi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- Migration Regulations 1994legislation.gov.auOfficial
- Cost of Studying in Australia for International Students in 2026rmit.edu.auInstitution
- Cost of living in Sydney as an international student | UNSW Sydneyunsw.edu.auInstitution
- Cost of living in Sydney | UTS international student guideuts.edu.auInstitution
- QUT - International - Living in Brisbanequt.edu.auInstitution
- UTS Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Coursework Scholarshiputs.edu.auInstitution
- Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships Scheme - Scholarshipssydney.edu.auInstitution
- UNSW Scholarships for International Students Commencing Term 1, 2027 | Scholarshipsscholarships.unsw.edu.auInstitution
- studyaustralia.gov.au/en/plan-your-move/visa-application-processOfficial
- Temporary Graduate visa - Subclass 485 immi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- studyaustralia.gov.au/en/plan-your-move/your-guide-to-visas/student-v…Official
- Cost of sponsoring immi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/visas-for-innovati…Official
- Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa immi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english…Official
- English proficiency (subclass 482) immi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- Skills in Demand Visa (subclass 482) Core Skills streamimmi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visa immi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- Subclass 858 National Innovation visaimmi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- Ministerial Direction 121: New 482 Visa Priority Orderimmi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- Subclass 500 Student visaimmi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- Meeting the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) study requirement immi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) Points-tested streamimmi.homeaffairs.gov.auOfficial
- legislation.gov.au/F2026L00874/asmade/2026-06-30/es/original/epub/OEB…Official
Find your way to Australia
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