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The Gradstar Global guide on Australia student visa requirements for 2025 explains that to get a Student Visa (Subclass 500) you must have a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from a CRICOS-registered course, meet the Genuine Student (GS) requirement showing you genuinely intend to study, prove strong financial capacity (including around AUD 29,710 per year for living costs plus tuition and travel), show English proficiency, have valid Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), meet health and character checks, pay the required visa application fee (about AUD 2,000), and apply online through ImmiAccount with all documents complete before your course starts.