Complete free guide for Vietnam students — visa, top Business and IT courses, scholarships, living costs and your pathway to permanent residency in Australia.
Australia is the third most popular study destination in the world for Vietnam students, offering world-class education, work rights during study, and clear pathways to permanent residency.
Australia has 8 universities in the global top 100, including University of Melbourne (#33 world) and UNSW (#19 world in engineering).
Student visa holders can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during semester and unlimited hours during semester breaks.
After graduation, stay in Australia on a Subclass 485 visa for 2–4 years to gain work experience and build your PR pathway.
Over over 30,000 students from Vietnam study in Australia. Major cities like Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane have large, welcoming Vietnami communities.
Australia's minimum wage is AUD $23.23/hour — one of the highest in the world. Part-time work can cover a significant portion of living costs.
Business, IT and Accounting graduates from Vietnam have clear PR pathways via Skilled Independent (189) or State Nomination (190). Melbourne's large Vietnam community makes the transition easier, and many Vietnam graduates find employment within 6 months of graduating.
These courses offer strong employment outcomes, clear PR pathways, and are in high demand in the Australian job market.
Here is the exact process from deciding to study to arriving in Australia.
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Vietnam students need PTE 50+ or IELTS 5.5+ for the student visa, and PTE 58–65 for most universities. PTE Academic is particularly popular with Vietnam students due to its fast results. Take our free PTE practice test.
Apply directly to the university. Receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) after accepting the offer.
Lodge your Subclass 500 visa online. Show financial capacity, health insurance (OSHC), and meet the GTE requirement.
Arrive, settle in, start your course. You can begin working within your 48 hours/fortnight limit.
Apply for the 485 post-study work visa, gain experience, and apply for permanent residency through the points-tested system.
The Australian student visa (Subclass 500) is the visa you need to study in Australia. Here are the key requirements for Vietnami applicants.
| Requirement | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) | From your Australian institution | ✓ Required |
| English Proficiency | PTE 50+ or IELTS 5.5+ overall | ✓ Required |
| Financial Capacity | Tuition + AUD $21,041 for living expenses per year | ✓ Required |
| OSHC Health Insurance | Overseas Student Health Cover for full study duration | ✓ Required |
| GTE Statement | Genuine Temporary Entrant — key document for Vietnam applicants | ✓ Required |
| Police Clearance | Vietnamese police clearance certificate | Usually required |
| Health Check | By DIBP-approved panel physician in Vietnam | Usually required |
These universities are popular among students from Vietnam for their academic reputation, student support services, and strong employment outcomes.
Significant funding is available to help students from Vietnam study in Australia. Here are the main options.
Answers to the questions we get asked most by students from Vietnam.
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