Before the visa application
- Choose a course and provider that fit your academic history and goals.
- Confirm the course/provider on CRICOS.
- Meet the provider’s academic and English conditions.
- Receive and accept the offer, then obtain a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
- Arrange appropriate OSHC for the required period.
Core preparation areas
IdentityPassport and required identity documents.
EnrolmentCoE and relevant provider/course evidence.
Genuine StudentTruthful answers supported by your circumstances and evidence.
Financial capacityEvidence required by your document checklist and any later request.
EnglishApproved test evidence or a valid exemption, where required.
Health/characterComplete any requirements that apply to your case.
Use the official Document Checklist Tool
Home Affairs’ checklist is specific to the education provider and circumstances you enter. It can identify evidence that must be attached before submission. Your ImmiAccount can also give you a document list during the application process.
Build a study-application checklist →
Avoid generic or copied GS wording
The GS questions are about your own circumstances, course choice and likely benefit. Sydmandu’s workspace helps you structure your own evidence-based draft with the current 150-word limit per core response.
Official sourcesHome Affairs Document Checklist Tool ↗Home Affairs Genuine Student ↗Student visa subclass 500 ↗Reviewed 2026-09-20