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Student visa and money toolkit

Six tools for the part after choosing a course: proving your funds, the Genuine Student questions, the visa steps, your budget and arriving ready. Included with the UniPath Pass.

Proof-of-funds calculator

Work out how much money the student visa asks you to show: first-year tuition, A$29,710 living costs and travel, with the income option explained.

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Genuine Student answer coach

Write your answers to the Genuine Student questions in your own words. ARIA tells you what is clear, what is missing and which documents back it up.

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Student visa checklist and timeline

Every step from offer letter to arrival, dated back from your intake, with current fees and processing times.

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City budget

Rent, transport and food per month in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Hobart, from university and rental sources.

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Pre-departure checklist

Everything to do before you fly, from health cover to your first week. Tick items off as you go.

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Work rights and the 485 visa

How many hours you can work while studying, and how the 485 graduate visa works after you finish.

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General information only, not migration, legal or financial advice. Visa rules, fees and figures change: always check immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. Figures checked 2026-10-15. City costs: October 2026, sources shown with each city.