5 Key Changes in Australia's International Student Visa Policy

22/03/2024

The purpose of the amendments to Australia's visa policy for international students is to improve the quality of education and the well-being of students, thereby reaffirming the country's position as a prominent global destination for higher education. These are the five main modifications to Australia's visa requirements for foreign students.
more evidence of finances.
The minimum savings required in order to obtain a student visa has been increased by mandate from the Australian government.
thorough assessment.
The government instituted the Genuine Student Test (GST) in November of last year, and passing it is now a requirement for Australian student visas.
An improved IELTS score
IELTS 5.5 was the previous minimum English language requirement; IELTS 6.01 is the new minimum required for undergraduate programmes.
university standing
The Australian Department of Home Affairs unveiled a new methodology in December that ranks colleges based on risk.
Final rights for post-study work
Starting in the middle of the year, Australia will change the length of time that foreign graduates are permitted to work in the nation by modifying their post-study work privileges.