Australia Student Visa Fee Hike: Cost Jumps 25% To AUD 2,500 From July 1
Studying in Australia has just become significantly more expensive for international students. The Australia student visa fee hike took effect on 1 July 2026, raising the primary application charge for the Student visa (subclass 500) by 25%, from AUD 2,000 to AUD 2,500—roughly ₹1.64 lakh at current exchange rates. For Indian students, who form one…