Australian Student Visa Processing Time 2019

Normal advertised time is 
25 – 36 days if applying offshore
51 – 88 Days if onshore

These are average times only and do not reflect all situations.
Some are taking longer than 88 days in Australia
Some are quick.
If you already have a student visa there is no reason for Immigration to process quickly because you have the right to stay and study regardless while waiting for the grant.

if you are offshore you are considered higher priority because you need to meet course entry dates in Australia and the most regular time is about 4 weeks offshore.

The 500 Class students visa processing time for different VET courses and higher education sectors according to the Australian Government Department Of Home Affairs :

1. Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector
   • 75% of applications in 15 days
   • 90% of applications in 23 days
2. Postgraduate Research Sector
   • 75% of applications in 49 days
   • 90% of applications in 73 days
3. Non-Award Sector
   • 75% of applications in 4 days
   • 90% of applications in 6 days
4. Schools Sector
   • 75% of applications in 32 days
   • 90% of applications in 57 days
5. Independent ELICOS Sector
   • 75% of applications in 24 days
   • 90% of applications in 49 days
6. Vocational Education and Training Sector
   • 75% of applications in 49 days
   • 90% of applications in 63 days
7. Higher Education Sector
   • 75% of applications in 29 days
   • 90% of applications in 53 days