https://studyaway.com.au/blog/ Plain-English guides to studying in Australia: which courses lead somewhere, what things really cost, and the rule changes that matter. en-AU Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://studyaway.com.au/blog/how-do-i-prepare-for-a-student-visa-to-australia/ https://studyaway.com.au/blog/how-do-i-prepare-for-a-student-visa-to-australia/ Not there yet? The student visa (subclass 500) tests English, money, the Genuine Student answers, the course and health cover. Each one has a step. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Visa https://studyaway.com.au/blog/english-score-for-an-australian-student-visa/ https://studyaway.com.au/blog/english-score-for-an-australian-student-visa/ Student visa English: IELTS 6.0 or PTE Academic 47 for the course alone, IELTS 5.5 or PTE 39 with 10 weeks of English first, for tests from 7 August 2025. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Visa https://studyaway.com.au/blog/finishing-year-12-in-fiji-choosing-a-course-in-australia/ https://studyaway.com.au/blog/finishing-year-12-in-fiji-choosing-a-course-in-australia/ A Fijian student finishing Year 12 chooses the career first, then the course. The visa charge on a Fiji passport is AUD $745, and family can come. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Country https://studyaway.com.au/blog/how-much-money-for-an-australian-student-visa-2027/ https://studyaway.com.au/blog/how-much-money-for-an-australian-student-visa-2027/ The Department of Home Affairs asks for travel, first-year fees and AUD $29,710 living costs. Worked sums for students from Fiji and the Philippines. 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Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z Course https://studyaway.com.au/blog/study-nursing-in-australia-2026/ https://studyaway.com.au/blog/study-nursing-in-australia-2026/ Nursing in Australia runs from an 18-month diploma to a 3-year bachelor degree, and international students need a student visa before either one. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z Course https://studyaway.com.au/blog/study-welding-and-fabrication-in-australia-2026/ https://studyaway.com.au/blog/study-welding-and-fabrication-in-australia-2026/ Welding study in Australia combines two engineering qualifications into one trade pathway, for international students who want precision work. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Course https://studyaway.com.au/blog/studying-in-australia-from-the-philippines-2026/ https://studyaway.com.au/blog/studying-in-australia-from-the-philippines-2026/ Filipino students moving to Australia need a student visa, at least AUD $29,710 in living costs, and a plan for the 48-hour fortnightly work limit. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z Country https://studyaway.com.au/blog/why-choose-studyaway-2026/ https://studyaway.com.au/blog/why-choose-studyaway-2026/ Studyaway charges international students a clear service fee, AUD $2,000 for a new student visa application from outside Australia, not only commissions. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Administration https://studyaway.com.au/blog/trades-that-lead-somewhere/ https://studyaway.com.au/blog/trades-that-lead-somewhere/ Carpentry, automotive, welding and tiling courses get you working quickly and sit on Australia's skilled lists, with the TRA Job Ready step explained. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Course https://studyaway.com.au/blog/why-study-nursing-australia/ https://studyaway.com.au/blog/why-study-nursing-australia/ Registered Nurse is one of Australia's most in-demand occupations, with a genuine independent PR pathway. How it works, and the Enrolled Nurse detail. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z Course