🇦🇺AU

Australia

Post-study work up to 6 years, world-class quality of life, beaches and careers.

Engineering, Nursing & ITPR pathway₹24–41L / yr
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Australia
All-in cost
₹24–41L / yr
IELTS
5.5–7.0 (varies)
Post-study
485 Visa: 2 yrs (UG), 3 yrs (PG), 4–6 (regional)
Part-time work
48 hrs/fortnight; unlimited in breaks
Indian community
550,000+ Indian-born Australians
Overview

Why Australia?

Australia has dramatically increased its appeal with extended post-study work rights of 2–6 years depending on location and qualification. Home to 8 universities in the global top 100, Australia combines excellent education with a safe, multicultural environment and one of the world's highest standards of living. The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) is a direct pathway to permanent residency through the skilled-migration stream.

Why study here

What makes it worth it

Post-study work: 2–4 years (degree), up to 6 years if studying regionally
8 universities in the global top 100 — the Group of Eight
Work rights: 48 hours/fortnight during study
High minimum wage: AUD $23.23/hour
The skilled-migration points system rewards Australian qualifications
Safe, clean, outdoor lifestyle with excellent weather
VET pathway: affordable and PR-eligible
Strong healthcare, engineering and IT job markets
Top universities

Where Indian students study

QS world ranks and indicative acceptance rates for the institutions our students apply to most.

UniversityCityQS RankKnown forAccept
<b>Australian National University</b>Canberra<span class="rank">#30</span>Politics, Science, Research<span class="pill-good">35%</span>
<b>University of Melbourne</b>Melbourne<span class="rank">#14</span>Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business<span class="pill-good">70%</span>
<b>University of Sydney</b>Sydney<span class="rank">#18</span>Medicine, Business, Architecture<span class="pill-good">30%</span>
<b>University of Queensland</b>Brisbane<span class="rank">#40</span>Engineering, Sciences, Business<span class="pill-good">55%</span>
<b>Monash University</b>Melbourne<span class="rank">#42</span>Pharmacy, Engineering, Business<span class="pill-good">60%</span>
<b>UNSW</b>Sydney<span class="rank">#19</span>Engineering, Business, Law<span class="pill-good">35%</span>
The real numbers

Tuition & cost of living

Tuition fees

UG (University)AUD $20,000 – $45,000/yr
PG (University)AUD $22,000 – $50,000/yr
VET / TAFEAUD $4,000 – $22,000/yr
MBAAUD $35,000 – $60,000/yr

Monthly living costs

AccommodationAUD $700 – $1,800
Food & GroceriesAUD $300 – $500
TransportAUD $100 – $160
Health (OSHC)AUD $600 – $700/yr
Phone & InternetAUD $30 – $60
Total / monthAUD $1,230 – $2,720/mo
In rupees≈ ₹68,000 – ₹1.51L/mo
Plan ahead

Intakes & deadlines

Intake seasonApplication deadlineVisa deadline
<b>February (Sem 1 — Main)</b>Oct–NovNov–Dec
<b>July (Sem 2)</b>Mar–AprApr–May
Step by step

The visa process

Student Visa (Subclass 500)
Processing time
4–6 weeks (avg 29 days in 2024)
Application cost
AUD $710
1
Receive your electronic Confirmation of Enrollment (eCoE).
2
Purchase OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover) for your entire study period.
3
Lodge the student visa application online via ImmiAccount.
4
Provide biometrics (if required).
5
Receive your visa grant notice (usually by email).
6
Arrive in Australia — your visa is linked to your passport digitally.
Funding

Scholarships for Australia

AU

Australia Awards

Developing-country nationals, leadership
Full tuition + living + airfare · Deadline: Apr–Jun
AU

Destination Australia

Study in regional Australia
AUD $15,000/yr · Deadline: Varies
AU

U of Melbourne Graduate Research

PhD / Masters by Research
Full tuition + AUD $34,000 stipend · Deadline: Oct/Mar
AU

Endeavour Leadership Program

High achievement, research, vocational
Up to AUD $272,500 · Deadline: April
Popular courses

What to study

Engineering (Civil, Mining, Mechanical)Information TechnologyBusiness AdministrationNursing & HealthcareEducationArchitectureAccountingData AnalyticsHospitalityEnvironmental Science

Indian community

550,000+ Indian-born Australians. Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane have vibrant Indian communities, temples, cultural events and grocery stores.

After you graduate

Temporary Graduate Visa (485): 2 yrs (UG), 3 yrs (PG), 4–6 yrs (regional). Then Skilled Independent (189) or State Nomination (190) for PR.

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