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Deadline changes, policy updates, and application news, as they happen.
- August 15, 2026
What the Genuine Student Test Actually Asks (and How It's Different From the Old GTE Rule)
Australia replaced the Genuine Temporary Entrant requirement with a Genuine Student test in 2024. Two years on, plenty of applicants are still confused about what actually changed.
- July 2, 2026
Australia's Student Visa Fee Jumped 25 Percent on 1 July 2026. Here's What Changed
The subclass 500 student visa application charge rose from AUD $2,000 to AUD $2,500, with a separate lower tier for ELICOS and non-award applicants.
- February 3, 2026
Adelaide University Is Now Open. Here's What the Merger Actually Means for Applicants
The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia formally merged into Adelaide University on 29 January 2026, the first new major Australian university this century.