Study Australia states that student visa fees now start from AUD 2,000, raising the minimum budget line for 2026 students.
This matters because the visa fee alone is now relatively high before insurance, living costs, medicals, and other file expenses are added. Student budgeting for Australia in 2026 should therefore not be built on outdated fee assumptions.
At the same time, newer applications are assessed under the Genuine Student requirement, meaning file strength is not just about money but also about the clarity and credibility of the study plan.