The Australian Government provides an opportunity to all Bangladeshi students to study in the
country, but you’ll have to obtain a student visa first. The visa you need will depend on your age.
the type of study you want to pursue, and how long you want to stay in Australia. Students
need to get a Confirmation of enrollment (CoE) and an offer letter that confirms their acceptance
into a course registered under CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions of Courses).
As an international student, you would most commonly require a student (subclass 500) visa,
regardless of your field of study. It is mostly up to five years. The student visa length is usually
based on the course duration. You should submit your application no later than six weeks
before your course starts, and no earlier than 12 weeks.
The cost of this visa is AUD 650. Students have to create an Individual ImmiAccount-
https://online.immi.gov.au/lusc/register. After the submission of a visa application, check
messages from the embassy on biometric. They have to take an appointment with VFS for
biometrics and document submission. There are three locations throughout Bangladesh.
VFS Global Bangladesh Pvt. Ltd, 1212, Delta Life Tower (4th Floor) Plot # 37 Road, 90 Madani
Ave, Dhaka 7th Floor, Nirvana Inn, Mirza Jungle Road, Ramerdhigir par, Sylhet-3100
World Trade Centre, 5th Floor, 102-103, Agrabad, C/A, Chittagong, Bangladesh
Mandatory documents for an Australian student visa from Bangladesh:
For an online application, the following documents should be scanned and gathered:
A valid passport
Academic certificates & transcripts
Completed the student visa application form (157A) or
Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and Offer Letter from University
English test or IELTS certificate
Proof of funds – (Sufficient funds to cover tuition, living, and travel costs)
Subclass 500 visa Fees: 710 AUD including Biometric collection fees
Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
Health examination report if required
Police background check if required
The student may need to attend an interview at the Visa Application Center (VAC).
You usually get an outcome within a couple of weeks if your application is complete. However,
The quality of your application can affect this. Also, it can depend on how busy the Australian immigration authorities are. A mistake on your application can cause a delay or result in rejection.
When your student visa application has been processed, you will get an email notification. Your
visa is electronic, so it might be a good idea to print the Visa Grant letter and keep this with
your passport when you travel to Australia.
If you need help with your visa application, you can contact EN Global Education Ltd. for
assistance.
Recent Updates:
The Government of Australia has extended post-study work durations for foreign graduates.
From July 1, 2023, foreign graduates in Australia will enjoy two more years of PSW visas. A
compilation of qualified occupations and acceptable credentials is now available, with a focus on
on fields such as health, teaching, engineering, and agriculture.
The current duration for each tier of education are as follows:
The duration for select bachelor’s degrees will extend from two years to four years.
The duration for certain master’s degrees will go up from three years to five years.
All doctoral degree holders can work for six years in Australia instead of four years.
Moreover, the maximum permissible work hours for international students is now 48 hours.
a fortnight instead of the earlier 40 hours.
