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Australian student visas for Indians: applications, grants and grant rates
Student visa (subclass 500) lodgements, grants and grant rates for Indian citizens by year and sector, from Home Affairs data. Australian financial years run 1 July to 30 June. Compiled 2026-10-07.
Applications Lodged
| Period | Total | Primary | Secondary | Primary Offshore | Primary Onshore | Primary By Sector | Change Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 1,09,676 | 93,365 | 16,311 | 66,980 | 26,385 | HigherEducation 71,097; VET 20,775; PostgraduateResearch 931; Schools 187; ELICOS 157; NonAward 182 | |
| 2023-24 | 97,375 | 82,257 | 15,118 | 55,108 | 27,149 | HigherEducation 61,387; VET 19,397; PostgraduateResearch 909; Schools 157; ELICOS 157; NonAward 200 | |
| 2024-25 | 65,642 | 55,156 | 10,486 | 34,400 | 20,756 | HigherEducation 44,266; VET 9,521; PostgraduateResearch 875; Schools 107; ELICOS 82; NonAward 222 | |
| 2025-26 | 63,237 | 56,014 | 7,223 | 35,003 | 21,011 | HigherEducation 45,455; VET 9,176; PostgraduateResearch 926; Schools 86; ELICOS 79; NonAward 240 | |
| 2025-26 (1 Jul - 31 Dec 2025) | 34,512 | 18.2 |
Sources: BP0015 lodged pivot · BP0015 lodged pivot; matches BR0097 30 June 2024 (97,375) · BP0015 lodged pivot; matches BR0097 30 June 2025 (65,642, -32.6%) · BP0015 lodged pivot (data to 31 Aug 2026; full FY) · BR0097 31 December 2025 executive summary
Visas Granted
| Period | Total | Primary | Secondary | Primary Offshore | Primary Onshore | Primary By Sector | Share Of All Student Grants Pct | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 1,02,696 | 85,844 | 16,852 | 50,641 | 35,203 | HigherEducation 62,037; VET 22,053; PostgraduateResearch 1,145 | ||
| 2023-24 | 50,516 | 43,755 | 6,761 | 32,539 | 11,216 | HigherEducation 36,431; VET 6,146; PostgraduateResearch 820 | ||
| 2024-25 | 48,536 | 41,700 | 6,836 | 30,871 | 10,829 | HigherEducation 36,000; VET 4,442; PostgraduateResearch 809 | 13.1 | 2 |
| 2025-26 | 43,285 | 37,111 | 6,174 | 22,748 | 14,363 | HigherEducation 32,826; VET 3,117; PostgraduateResearch 884 | ||
| 2025-26 (1 Jul - 31 Dec 2025) | 23,665 |
Sources: BP0015 granted pivot; matches Migration Trends table 19 · BP0015 granted pivot; matches BR0097 30 June 2024 (50,516, -50.8%) · BP0015 granted pivot; matches BR0097 30 June 2025 and Migration Trends 2024-25 · BP0015 granted pivot (data to 31 Aug 2026; full FY) · BR0097 31 December 2025 executive summary
Grant Rate
| Period | All Applicants Pct | Primary Pct | Primary Offshore Pct | Primary Onshore Pct | Primary Higher Education Pct | Primary VETPct | Primary Offshore Higher Education Pct | Decisions All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 79.1 | 78.1 | 68.6 | 97.4 | 78.3 | 76.4 | 74.2 | 1,29,815 |
| 2023-24 | 66.6 | 66.8 | 66 | 69.2 | 69.6 | 51.6 | 67 | 75,834 |
| 2024-25 | 68.3 | 71 | 81.4 | 52 | 82.8 | 32.1 | 84.2 | 71,077 |
| 2025-26 | 64 | 64.1 | 61.9 | 67.9 | 70.8 | 30.5 | 65.4 | 67,624 |
Sources: BP0015 grant-rate pivot (grants / decisions in FY) · BP0015 grant-rate pivot · BP0015 grant-rate pivot (data to 31 Aug 2026)
Student Visa Holders In Australia
| As At | Value | Share Of All Holders Pct |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-30 | 1,15,040 | 18.9 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1,07,038 | |
| 2025-12-31 | 88,306 |
Sources: BR0097 30 June 2024 · BR0097 30 June 2025 · BR0097 31 December 2025
Temporary Graduate 485Grants To Indians
| Period | Value | Change Pct | Share Of All TGVGrants Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 36,626 | ||
| 2024-25 | 39,822 | 8.7 | 31.5 |
| 2025-26 (1 Jul - 31 Dec 2025) | 26,116 | 27.7 |
Sources: BR0097 30 June 2024 · BR0097 30 June 2025 / Migration Trends 2024-25 · BR0097 31 December 2025
Figures are computed from Home Affairs datasets on data.gov.au and cross-checked against the department's published reports; the Home Affairs website itself blocks automated access. Reuse with attribution to the Department of Home Affairs and a link to this page. See also: Australian visitor visas granted to Indians · Indians in Australia's permanent Migration Program · Subclass 482 visas granted to Indians · Indian student enrolments in Australia.