Study in Australia Agency in Melbourne | Level Up Studies

LEVEL UP STUDIES EDUCATION AND MIGRATION AGENCY

Level Up Studies, founded in 2016, is based in Melbourne, Australia, serving students from Taiwan, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Mexico, Colombia, South Korea, and more. Globally, we have six offices in Taiwan, Colombia, South Africa, Vietnam, Indonesia, and China. We are also SOL Melbourne, part of SOL Edu, a well-established education and migration agency with a 23-year legacy. Leveraging our deep expertise in education and migration, we assist students in achieving their Australian dreams.

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Nov 12, 2026

Australian Citizenship Application Guide 2026: Residence, Test, Fees and Steps

A plain-English guide to Australian citizenship by conferral: residence and character requirements, the citizenship test, fees, steps, processing times and dual citizenship. Current as at 13 November 2026.

Nov 12, 2026

Australian Visa Fees 2026–27: Student, 485, Visitor, Skilled and Partner Visa Costs

Australian visa fees for 2026–27 took effect on 1 July 2026: the Student visa is now AUD 2,500 and the 485 is AUD 5,750. See official charges by visa, the Student and 485 increases, the AUD 700 STAC and the latest on card surcharges.

Nov 12, 2026

Study in Australia 2026–27: Cities and Living Costs Compared

An official-figures comparison of eight Australian study cities: the AUD 29,710 student visa living-cost benchmark, accommodation estimates by city, transport concessions and regional categories.

Nov 12, 2026

Master's Degree in Australia 2027: Entry Requirements and GPA Conversion

How international graduates qualify for an Australian master's degree in 2027: official GPA conversions, English scores, course length, pathways and timelines.

Nov 12, 2026

Australian Resume and Cover Letter Guide 2026 | Template, Job Search and Interview Tips

An Australian resume usually leaves out the photo, date of birth and marital status and focuses on results. This guide covers a fill-in template, cover letters, job sites, the STAR method and what to organise before you start work.

Nov 12, 2026

191 Visa Australia 2026: 491 and 494 to Regional PR Pathway, Requirements and Cost

How 491 and 494 holders move to permanent residence through the 191 visa: the 3-year rule, tax notices, condition 8579, the AUD630 charge, processing times and common questions.

Nov 12, 2026

Subclass 186 Visa Guide 2026: TRT vs Direct Entry and the 482 to 186 Pathway

How the three subclass 186 streams compare: the TRT 2-in-3-years rule for 482 holders, Direct Entry skills assessment and experience, English scores, the AUD 79,423 income threshold, costs and processing priorities.

Nov 12, 2026

Australian Minimum Wage 2026–27 and Work Rights for International Students and Backpackers

From 1 July 2026 the Australian national minimum wage is $26.44 an hour. Here is what students and backpackers need to know about casual loading, awards, pay slips, super and getting help when underpaid.

Nov 12, 2026

DASP 2026: How to Claim Your Australian Super Back After You Leave

A plain-English guide to the Departing Australia Superannuation Payment: eligibility, ATO online steps, the 65% and 35%/45% tax rates, payment options and common mistakes.

Nov 12, 2026

Studying in Australia Without Breaking the Bank: Affordable Universities and Tuition Fees Compared (2027 Intake)

A degree in Australia does not have to cost a fortune. We checked official 2027 international fees at nine public universities, from about A$27,000 a year for a bachelor of business, and explain automatic scholarships, the regional second 485 visa, visa funds and living costs.

Nov 12, 2026

2026 Student Visa Reform: Financial Capacity Models and Genuine Student (GS) Changes (Consultation Closes 23 Nov)

Home Affairs' 30 Oct 2026 paper proposes four bank deposit models, an EL3 interim measure and MD106 changes. Nothing is decided; current rules apply.

Nov 12, 2026

Australia 462 Visa Ballot 2026–27: November Update, Caps by Country, Steps, Fees and Eligibility

China, India and Vietnam passport holders must be selected in a ballot before applying for a first 462 visa. 2026–27 dates, caps by country, steps, fees and eligibility.