Why study in Australia? 

• More than 30 QS-ranking universities are there in Australia
• Research-oriented study programs in diverse fields
• Inexpensive tuition fees
• Work opportunity while studying and post-study
• Over 328,900 job opportunities in Australia

Study in Australia to boost your career growth

The robust economy, globally recognized degrees, and post-study work opportunities make studying in Australia a preferred choice for international students and help boost their careers. Australian universities are research-oriented institutions that provide students with opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research. International students pursuing advanced degrees or in STEM benefit from research activities.

International students can study at Australia’s top-ranking universities. These universities emphasize practical learning through internships, work-integrated learning, and industry connections. Additionally, Australia's multicultural society helps international students assimilate easily.

Australia focus on experiential learning and internships prepares students for a competitive workforce. The post-study work options allow international students to gain Australian work experience. Australian universities offer practical learning with industry connections, giving a competitive edge to students in Australia. Australia's thriving job market, especially in IT, engineering, and healthcare, offers multiple job opportunities for graduates. There are over 328,900 job opportunities in Australia.

International students in Australia can also apply for permanent residency after fulfilling the eligibility requirements to gain a long-term residency there.

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Types of Australia student visa

There are three primary types of Australian student visas. They are:

• Student visa (subclass 500) – It is aimed at international students who want to study in an Australian-designated learning institution.
• Student Guardian visa (subclass 590)—This visa is issued to the guardians of international students who are accompanying them. The student must be under 18 years old.
• Training visa (subclass 407): This visa is issued to international individuals who want to enhance their work skills by participating in workplace-based training in Australia.

With the Student visa (Subclass 500) visa, you can:

• Enroll in a study program in a designated learning institution in Australia.
• Sponsor eligible family members for Australian immigration
• Travel to and from Australia
• Work for a maximum of 40 hours every two weeks during the study term

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Australia Student Visa (Subclass 500) Validity 

Detailed information about the validity of the subclass 500 student visa is given in the table below.

Course Duration	Australia Student Visa Validity
More than 10 months and ending in November- December	The Australian student visa is valid for approximately 3 months after your study program is completed
More than 10 months and ending between January- October	The Australian student visa is valid for an additional two months after completing your study program.
Below 10 months	The student visa of Australia is valid for one month after completing the study program.

 

Intakes in Australia

 

Australia primarily has two intakes per year.

• Intake 1: It commences in February
• Intake 2: It commences in July.

There are few Australian universities with multiple intakes. They accept students in September and November. Hence, you are advised to start your admission process six months prior to the application deadline.

Higher Study Options	Duration	Intake Months	Deadline to Apply
Bachelors	3 to 4 Years	February, July (Major), and November (Minor)	4-6 months before the intake month
Masters (MS/MBA)	1.5 to 2 Years	February, July (Major), and November (Minor)

 

Benefits of studying in Australia

There are several benefits of studying in Australia. Some of the benefits are given below:

• Scholarship for international students
• Student-friendly cities in Australia
• Post-study work visa for Australian international students
• Multicultural and vibrant student life
• Easy and inexpensive cost of living
• No language barrier

Other benefits for international students in Australia are given below:

Study Type	Part-time work	Post-study work permit	Can dependents work full-time?	Is schooling free for dependents' children	PR option available for post-study and work
Bachelors	20 hours per week	2 Years	Yes	No	Yes
Masters (MS/MBA)	20 hours per week	3 Years	Yes		Yes

 

You can apply for a post-study work permit in Australia, which is valid for up to four years. The post-study work permit is a pathway to Australia PR.

 

Top Universities in Australia

Australia has the top-ranking universities in the world. You can choose from a broad range of study programs in diverse fields.

Detailed information about the top universities in Australia is given below.

QS Ranking	University	Location
13	The University of Melbourne	Parkville, Australia
18	The University of Sydney	Sydney, Australia
19	The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)	Sydney, Australia
30	Australian National University (ANU)	Canberra, Australia
37	Monash University	Melbourne, Australia
40	The University of Queensland	Brisbane City, Australia
77	The University of Western Australia	Perth, Australia
82	The University of Adelaide	Adelaide, Australia
88	University of Technology Sydney	Haymarket, Australia
123	RMIT University	Melbourne, Australia

 

Cost of Studying in Australia

Studying in Australia includes student visa fees, academic fees, university charges, food, accommodation, and other expenses.

Detailed information about the expenses while studying in Australia are given below.

Factors	Cost
Annual Tuition Fees	• Bachelor's Degree: AUD 20,000 to AUD 45,000 • Master's Degree: AUD 22,000 to AUD 50,000 • Doctoral Degree: AUD 18,000 to AUD 42,000 • Vocational Education and Training: AUD 4,000 to AUD 22,000 • MBA: AUD 21,000 to AUD 126,000
Annual Living Expenses	AUD 20,000 - AUD 27,000.
Student visa application fee	AUD 1,600.

 

Australian Universities and Programs

 

The popular universities and study programs are given in the table below.

Universities	Programs
Australian National University	Bachelors, Masters, MBA, Btech
Monash University	Bachelors, Btech, Masters, MBA
University of Adelaide	Bachelors, Btech, Masters
University of Melbourne	Bachelors, Btech, Masters
University of New South Wales	Bachelors, Btech, Masters
University of Queensland:	Bachelors, Masters, MBA
University of Sydney	Bachelors, Btech, Masters
University of Technology Sydney	Masters, MBA
University of Western Australia	Bachelors, Btech, Masters, MBA
University of Wollongong	Masters, MBA
Australian Graduate School of Management	MBA
RMIT University	Btech
Macquarie University	MBA
Melbourne Business School	MBA
University of South Australia	MBA

 

Scholarships in Australia for International Students

 

Multiple scholarships, grants, and other financial aid are available to international students in Australia. Some are offered by the Government, education providers, and private and public organizations.

Detailed information about the scholarship for international students in Australia is given below.

Scholarship	Description
The Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS)	The scholarship offers government-funded grants to international students who demonstrate leadership qualities. The program is formulated to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to contribute to their home country’s development after graduation.
Australia for ASEAN scholarships	The Australian Government offers this scholarship to international students from ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste. It allows international students to pursue a Postgraduate degree and make an impact in any of the four priority areas of the ASEAN Outlook.
Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP)	This scholarship supports students, irrespective of their country of origin, in pursuing research doctorate and master's programs.
The Quad Fellowship (STEM)	This scholarship is a joint initiative of the governments of Australia, Japan, India, and the United States. It is designed to strengthen ties among the future scientists and technologists.

 

Post-Study Work Permits in Australia

 

International students can obtain a post-study work permit in Australia after they graduate. More information about the validity of this permit is given below.

Study Program Level	Validity
Bachelor degrees	2 years
Masters degrees	3 years
All doctoral qualifications	3 years

 

Eligibility for an Australia student visa

 

The eligibility conditions for the Australia student visa are given below. You must:

• Have an enrollment in an educational institute in Australia.
• Have required English language skills.
• Adequate funds to sponsor yourself during your study program in Australia.
• The required educational qualification is for the Australian study program you have applied for.

Requirements for an Australia student visa

The documents required to apply for the Australia student visa is given below. You must provide:

• A valid passport
• Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from a valid learning institute in Australia
• Written Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE)
• Past academic transcripts
• Proof of having the required scores in the English language proficiency test
• Proof of sufficient funds to support your stay in Australia
• A valid Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
• Positive health reports
• Character certificate
• Passport-sized photographs taken recently
• A Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW) letter if you are under 18 years old.

Australian student visa fees

Detailed information about the Australian student visa fees is given below.

Visa subclass	Base application charge	Additional applicant charge	Additional applicant charge under 18	Subsequent temporary application charge
Student visa (subclass 500)	AUD 1,600	AUD 1,190	AUD 390	AUD 700
Student visa (subclass 500) (subsequent entrant)	AUD 1,600	AUD 1,190	AUD 390	AUD 700
Student visa (subclass 500) – Foreign Affairs or Defence sector	NA	NA	NA	NA
Student visa (subclass 500) – Postgraduate research sector	AUD 1,600	NA	NA	NA
Student Guardian (subclass 590)	AUD 1,600	NA	NA	AUD 700

 

Funds required to study in Australia

 

Detailed information about the funds required to study in Australia is given below.

Type	Required Funds
Primary applicant	AUD 29,710
Spouse or de facto partner of the Student primary applicant	AUD 10,394
Dependent child	AUD 4,449
Annual academic fee	AUD 13,502
Yearly personal income without family members	AUD 87,856
Yearly personal income with family members	AUD 102,500

 

Fee for Australian accredited engineering qualification assessment

 

Type	Fee (in AUD)
Australian Engineering Qualification Assessment	335.5
Australian engineering qualification assessment plus relevant skilled employment assessment	792
Australian engineering qualification assessment plus overseas engineering PhD assessment	627
Australian engineering qualification assessment plus relevant skilled employment assessment and overseas engineering PhD assessment	1,072.50

 

Fee for Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) assessment

 

Type	Fee (in AUD)
Standard competency demonstration report	1001
Competency demonstration report plus relevant skilled employment assessment	1452
Competency demonstration report plus overseas engineering PhD assessment	1281
Competency demonstration report plus relevant skilled employment assessment plus overseas engineering PhD assessment	1732

 

Processing time for Australia Student Visa

Detailed information about the processing time for Australia student visas is given below.

Type	Processing Time
90% of Subclass 500 visa applications	54 days
75% of Subclass 500 visa applications	40 days
Student Guardian visas (Subclass 590)	Approximately 4 months

 

How to apply for an Australia Student Visa?

The step-by-step procedure to apply for an Australian student visa is given below.

Step 1: Evaluate your eligibility for the Australia student visa.

Step 2: Arrange the required documents for the student visa application.

Step 3: Submit the duly filled out Australia student visa application form.

Step 4: Obtain your Australian student visa.

Step 5: Fly to Australia for studies. 

How can Y-Axis help you?

Y-Axis is the right mentor to guide you through the process of studying in Australia. We  help you with:

• Free Counselling: Free professional counseling is available to help you make an informed decision on choosing the right study program and university in Australia.
• Campus Ready Program is an initiative by Y-Axis. It guides students during and after their study program.  
• Coaching services help you ace the IELTS, PTE, and TOEFL tests. 
• Avail expert counseling and guidance at every step of the Australia student visa application process.
• Course Recommendation: Get comprehensive guidance with Y-Path for a prosperous future.