Student visa (Subclass 500)
Study in Australia
Every document is checked, issues are flagged before they become problems, and your visa is guaranteed by your course start date. Immigration lawyers guide you at every step.Immigration lawyer guidance
Money back if refused
Why choose Tern?
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Our legal framework is backed by immigration lawyers to ensure it complies with Australian immigration laws.Peace of mind
A personalised cover letter is drafted for your application, addressing your circumstances, ties to home, and genuine intent. Complex cases get a lawyer-written statement. Every application is reviewed before submission. If refused, your service fee is refunded.No visa, no fee
If your visa is refused, we refund our service fee in full. You only pay when you succeed.You'll be matched to the right one
Select a subclass to view more details
Subclass 500
For masters by research or PhD students enrolled at an Australian university. Research students often have unlimited work rights.Postgraduate research sector
Subclass 500
For students sponsored by the Department of Defence or the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. These are typically government scholarship recipients.Defence or DFAT sponsored student
Subclass 500
For bachelor's degrees, masters by coursework, graduate certificates, and graduate diplomas at an Australian university or higher education provider.Higher Education Sector
Subclass 500
For Certificate I to IV and Diploma or Advanced Diploma courses at a registered vocational education provider (TAFE or private college).Vocational Education and Training Sector
Subclass 500
For English language courses (ELICOS) that are not packaged with another course. Typically for students focusing solely on English proficiency.Independent ELICOS Sector
Subclass 500
For students undertaking full-time study that does not lead to an Australian qualification, such as study abroad or exchange programs.Non-Award Sector
Subclass 500
For primary and secondary school students enrolled at an Australian school. Students under 18 must have appropriate welfare arrangements.Schools Sector
What you need to be eligible
Enrolled in a courseYou'll need a Confirmation of Enrollment (CoE) from your institution
Money for your studiesShow you can cover tuition and living costs
English skillsMeet the language requirements for your course
Health insuranceOverseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for your entire stay
What's included
Full support from start to finish
Document preparation and review
Immigration lawyer review before submission
Lodgement with Home Affairs
Ongoing support and updates
Everything tracked until your visa is decided
What people are saying
Based on 19 reviews
First sceptical, then super convinced!I was first quite sceptical about this whole third-party provider helping me with a government service... but ternvisa changed my mind! Very efficient, super quick, and for a small pricetag.
Fabian· 23 Nov 2025
So much easier than the government websiteGetting a visa was so much easier and quicker using Tern than using the government web site. It really did only take a couple of minutes – and my approved visa came back almost immediately. Definitely recommend using Tern.
Jane· 11 Feb 2026
Very quick and easy to use!Tern Visa was very easy to use and very quick. It only took me 3 min to apply for the visa. I got my personal Visa in 15 min. Looking forward to Vacation in Australia!
Werner· 22 Oct 2025
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