Australia offers several visas for studying and training. Here are the main types:

Student Visa (subclass 500)

This visa allows you to study a course at an accredited Australian education provider. It covers various study types, including higher education, vocational education and training (VET), English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS), primary and secondary school, secondary school exchange programs, postgraduate research, and non-award courses2.

Key Features:

⭐ Duration: Up to five years, depending on your course.
⭐ Work Rights: You can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during your course.
⭐ Family: You can include your partner, child, or partner’s child in your application.
⭐ Health Insurance: You must maintain adequate health insurance for the duration of your stay.

Training Visa (subclass 407)

This visa allows you to participate in workplace-based training in Australia for up to two years. It’s designed for those looking to improve their skills for their current job, area of tertiary study, or professional development1.

Key Features:

⭐ Duration: Up to two years.
⭐ Work Rights: You can work during your training.
⭐ Sponsorship: You need a sponsor to apply for this visa.

Other Visas

⭐ Visitor Visa (subclass 600): Allows you to study for a maximum of three months.
⭐ Work and Holiday Visa (subclass 462): For young people aged 18 to 30 (or 35 for some countries) to work and study in Australia for up to a year.
⭐ Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417): Similar to the Work and Holiday visa but with different eligibility criteria.