Always confirm fees, rules and dates on the official site. These are the pages we use ourselves.
Official sites
Department of Home Affairs: Student visa (subclass 500)
Visa requirements, fees, processing and the application form.
Visit website (opens in a new tab)immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Study Australia
The Australian government website for international students: courses, cities, costs.
Visit website (opens in a new tab)studyaustralia.gov.au
CRICOS register
Check that a provider and course are registered to enrol international students.
Visit website (opens in a new tab)cricos.education.gov.au
Australia Awards Nepal
The Australian government scholarships for Nepal: eligibility, deadlines and how to apply.
Visit website (opens in a new tab)australiaawardsnepal.org
Rights at work
Fair Work Ombudsman
Minimum pay and workplace rights, including for international students.
Visit website (opens in a new tab)fairwork.gov.au
Health cover
Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (OSHC)
Compare Overseas Student Health Cover and understand what it pays for.
Visit website (opens in a new tab)privatehealth.gov.au
WIEC tools
Visa funds calculator
Estimate the money you need to show for tuition, living and travel.
Last updated 29 Oct 2026