ELICOS
Offshore — June 2026
79.4%
Up 7.5 points from May 2026
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StudyVisaHub Data & Intelligence
The full data behind the simple pages — for researchers, education agents, schools and anyone who wants the detail.
General information only — not migration advice.
How paperwork levels work
We classify every country into one of three paperwork levels based on Home Affairs' published document checklists. Level 1 requires the least documentation; Level 3 the most. These are estimates — see the disclaimer below the scale.
Level 1 — LeastLevel 1 — least paperwork
Level 2 — StandardLevel 2 — standard paperwork
Level 3 — MostLevel 3 — most paperwork
The Level 1/2/3 paperwork labels are StudyVisaHub's estimate, worked out from Home Affairs' published document checklists. Home Affairs does not publish which level applies to each country. None of these levels means refusal.
Check a specific country: country approval rates and data →
Evidence level tracker
Verified 19 April 2026 — Next update September 2026The Level 1/2/3 paperwork labels are StudyVisaHub's estimate, worked out from the Australian Government's published document checklists and other public sources. Home Affairs does not publish which level applies to each country. Last checked 19 April 2026; next check September 2026. How we work this out.
Showing key markets — full list on /visa-data →
CountrySectorWhat's reviewedLevel
IndiaHigher EdDetailed look at study purpose and financial documents.
Level 3
NepalVETVocational course pathway reviewed in detail.
Level 3
BangladeshVETFinancial documents reviewed in detail, including funding evidence for the full course.
Level 3
PakistanELICOSEnglish course pathway reviewed in detail, especially study purpose.
Level 3
PhilippinesHigher EdBoth study purpose and financial documents reviewed in detail.
Level 3
Sri LankaVETStudy purpose statement is the main review area.
Level 3
ChinaHigher EdStandard review of study purpose and how the course fits the career path.
Level 2
VietnamVETVocational courses reviewed for course-to-career fit.
Level 2
BrazilELICOSStandard English course application review.
Level 2
IndonesiaHigher EdStandard review of study purpose and finances.
Level 2
Level 1 = Standard assessment · Level 2 = Increased scrutiny · Level 3 = Highest scrutiny
Full evidence tracker →Document rules alert
After Home Affairs' next document-checklist update (expected September 2026), we re-check what is asked for from students from your country. If our paperwork-level estimate changes, we email you.
Processing Priority (Subclass 500)
Priority Processing for Providers
Under Ministerial Direction 115 (in force from 14 November 2025), DHA prioritises student visa applications based on your provider's NOSC allocation and applicant category. Processing speed varies from 1 week to 12+ weeks depending on where your provider sits.
Priority 1 — Fastest
1–4 weeksSchool, ELICOS, postgraduate research, DFAT-sponsored, and Pacific/Timor-Leste applicants. Also applies to providers below 80% of their 2026 NOSC allocation.
Priority 2 — Standard
5–8 weeksMost higher-education and VET applicants at providers sitting between 80–115% of their 2026 NOSC allocation.
Priority 3 — Slowest
9–12+ weeksApplicants at providers that have exceeded 115% of their 2026 NOSC allocation. Expect the longest waits.
Source: DHA — Ministerial Direction 115. Last verified: 2026-05-12.
StudyVisaHub estimateEstimated by StudyVisaHub from published data. The Department of Home Affairs does not publish per-tier processing times. Last reviewed: 2026-05-12.
Sector Intelligence
Grant Rates by Sector
Visa grant rate by education sector for June 2026. Sourced from DHA monthly decision data.
VET
Offshore — June 2026
29.9%
Up 4.2 points from May 2026
HIGHER EDUCATION
Offshore — June 2026
65.5%
Down 5.3 points from May 2026
Country Intelligence
Country approvals and refusal rates
Trailing 3 months: April 2026 – June 2026 · Offshore · All Sectors
Approvals by country
| Country | Approvals | Decisions | Grant Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 955 | 983 | 97% |
| Germany, Fed Republic of | 149 | 155 | 96% |
| Singapore | 434 | 453 | 96% |
| Spain | 315 | 329 | 96% |
| Saudi Arabia | 191 | 200 | 96% |
| China | 11,403 | 11,956 | 95% |
| Malaysia | 650 | 686 | 95% |
| Taiwan | 589 | 623 | 95% |
| United States of America | 224 | 240 | 93% |
| Vietnam | 1,708 | 1,838 | 93% |
| Canada | 99 | 108 | 92% |
| Mexico | 232 | 255 | 91% |
| South Korea | 752 | 837 | 90% |
| Hong Kong | 283 | 327 | 87% |
| Papua New Guinea | 115 | 133 | 86% |
Refusal rate by country
| Country | Decisions | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 1,738 | 77% |
| Nigeria | 184 | 71% |
| Egypt | 103 | 68% |
| Nepal | 4,589 | 66% |
| Bangladesh | 3,116 | 62% |
| Philippines | 1,361 | 61% |
| Bhutan | 1,774 | 60% |
| Zimbabwe | 186 | 59% |
| Turkiye | 303 | 55% |
| Iran | 147 | 52% |
| India | 7,679 | 51% |
| Pakistan | 1,048 | 44% |
| Colombia | 539 | 40% |
| Mauritius | 141 | 38% |
| Fiji | 157 | 32% |
View all countries on /visa-data →
Historical rates describe past application populations. They do not predict any individual application.
Source: DHA monthly student visa statistics
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