ELICOS
Offshore — May 2026
71.9%
Up 1.0 points from April 2026
Australia Student Visa Grant Rate · Latest
All Subclass 500 sectors combined · All DHA source countries
Sector Intelligence
Grant Rates by Sector
Visa grant rate by education sector for May 2026. Sourced from DHA monthly decision data.
VET
Offshore — May 2026
25.7%
Down 8.7 points from April 2026
HIGHER EDUCATION
Offshore — May 2026
70.8%
Down 9.0 points from April 2026
Country Intelligence
Country approvals and refusal rates
Trailing 3 months: March 2026 – May 2026 · Offshore · All Sectors
Approvals by country
| Country | Approvals | Decisions | Grant Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 400 | 410 | 98% |
| Germany, Fed Republic of | 108 | 112 | 96% |
| China | 9,371 | 9,775 | 96% |
| Japan | 602 | 630 | 96% |
| Taiwan | 548 | 576 | 95% |
| Malaysia | 494 | 522 | 95% |
| Saudi Arabia | 175 | 186 | 94% |
| Spain | 268 | 286 | 94% |
| Mexico | 241 | 260 | 93% |
| Vietnam | 1,473 | 1,599 | 92% |
| United States of America | 184 | 200 | 92% |
| South Korea | 720 | 795 | 91% |
| Canada | 89 | 100 | 89% |
| France | 139 | 161 | 86% |
| Chile | 216 | 256 | 84% |
Refusal rate by country
| Country | Decisions | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 1,808 | 69% |
| Egypt | 108 | 67% |
| Nepal | 6,298 | 65% |
| Philippines | 1,315 | 61% |
| Zimbabwe | 139 | 57% |
| Turkiye | 371 | 54% |
| Bangladesh | 3,393 | 51% |
| Iran | 127 | 51% |
| India | 7,774 | 51% |
| Pakistan | 862 | 51% |
| Bhutan | 1,504 | 49% |
| Nigeria | 144 | 48% |
| Sri Lanka | 1,186 | 47% |
| Colombia | 573 | 42% |
| Fiji | 167 | 35% |
View all countries on /visa-data →
Source: DHA monthly student visa statistics
Evidence level tracker
Verified 19 April 2026 — Next update September 2026Evidence levels are DHA's formal documentation classification per country. They determine the documentation standard required — Level 3 means the highest level of scrutiny, not an automatic refusal. Data sourced from DHA WET (Web Evidentiary Tool) and verified via IDP & Moon Visa.
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 →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.
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