Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Australia Increases Student Visa Fees by 25% for 2025
Starting July 1, 2025, if you're an international student wanting to study in Australia, your visa will cost more.
The fee is going up by 25%.
If you're applying for a student visa it'll be AUD$2,000 unless you're from the Pacific Islands or Timor-Leste.
Those over 18 pay extra, and those under 18 also have an additional fee.
This visa lets you study at a university or college, and take courses in various subjects.
Australian student visa fees increased by 25% starting July 1, 2025.
The fee for the Student visa (subclass 500) rises from AUD $1,600 to AUD $2,000.
The increase does not apply to Pacific Island and Timor-Leste student visa applicants.
Additional charges apply for applicants 18 and over (AUD$1,225) and under 18 (AUD$400).
The visa allows study in higher education, VET, pathway courses, ELICOS, and more.
- Who
- International students applying for visas (subclass 500) to study in Australia.
- What
- Australia is increasing student visa fees for international students.
- When
- Effective July 1, 2025.
- Where
- Australia.
- Why
- Not explicitly stated.
International Students
Australian Government
Cost of Education
International Students
Potential Disadvantage due to increased costs.
Australian Government
Unstated viewpoint
- New Student Visa Fee
- AUD$2,000
- Increase
- 25%
- Previous Fee
- AUD$1,600
- Additional Charge (18+)
- AUD$1,225
- Additional Charge (Under 18)
- AUD$400
- Visa Type
- Student visa (subclass 500)
