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Study in Australia

A complete guide for all Indian students who are looking to study in Australia

If you are looking forward to take a new step in your education, here you undertake a world-class degree or fast-track your career, Australia offers a range of opportunities. Whether you choose to undertake an MBA, engineering degree, humanities, or an English language course, Australia is difficult to beat in terms of standard of living, academic excellence, and support for international students.

Its quality of education, variety of courses to choose from, and post-study work opportunities make it one of the most desirable destinations among Indian students. When you opt to study in Australia, you get to choose from 22,000 courses available in 1,100 universities and institutions, acquire globally recognised degrees, explore various scholarship opportunities and receive education from the best instructors in the world.

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Student visa requirements for Australia

The Visa will depend upon the course level, the type of study you look to pursue, and the time taken to complete the program. As an international student, you would require a student (subclass 500) visa, regardless of your field of study, the university you applied to, and the tuition fees.

A student subclass 500 visa lets you stay in Australia for the duration of your study program, which is mostly up to five years and in line with your enrolment date. You can read up in detail about this kind of visa on the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs website.

The tuition fees depends upon the type of programs or courses and per the selection of university or school.

Cost of studying in Australia

The average tuition fees among Australia’s tertiary institutions range between AUD 20,000 and AUD 30,000 a year. Below all figures are indicative

S.no.

Study Program

Average fees in AUD*

1

School

$7,000 to $25,000 annually

2

English language studies

$320-460 weekly (varies as per course length)

3

3 Vocational Education and Training (Certificates I to IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma) $3500 - $20,000 annually

$320-460 weekly (varies as per course length)

4

Undergraduate Bachelor’s degree

$15,000 - $30,000 annually

5

Postgraduate Master’s Degree

$18,000 - $40,000 annually

6

Doctoral Degree

$25,000 - $45,000 annually (attractive scholarships up to 100% available with living grants on meeting the university requirements)

Courses such as humanities, arts, and education have low tuition fee, while subjects such as medicine and engineering are likely to have a bit higher tuition fee. If you wish to study at a postgraduate level, the tuition fee is typically higher, and the costs depends on the program.

Scholarships to study in Australia

S.No.

Name of the scholarships

Description

1

Australian Government Research and Training Program (AGRTP

  • 1 Australian Government Research and Training Program (AGRTP • Funded by the Australian Government, it covers a student’s tuition fee and health insurance for up to three years
  •  Supports a student’s (local and international) Research Doctorate and Research Master’s degree

2

Australia Awards

  •  Funded by the Department of Education and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT)
  •  Aims to provide students from developing regions an opportunity to pursue their UG/PG program at participating universities in Australia and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions

3

Destination Australia

  • This scholarship aims to encourage international students to study in regional Australia to regionally develop tertiary education providers in Australia and provide a learning experience to its students

4

John Allwright Fellowship (JAF)

  • Provides scientists from partner countries engaged in the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) research projects with the opportunity to obtain postgraduate qualifications at Australian tertiary institutions

Intakes in Australia

Australian colleges and universities offer two major intakes. In some universities, intakes may also be referred to as a semester. The two intakes available in Australia are:

Semester 1:  Starts late February/early March to late May/early June

Semester 2: Starts late July/early August through to November

Top courses to study in Australia

Here’s a list of top courses that international students opt to pursue in Australia for higher education:

Engineering

MBA (Masters of Business Administration)

Life Sciences

Social Sciences

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Business Analytics

BusiMedicine

Top Universities to study in Australia

When deciding which university to study at, it is crucial that you also look at the world university rankings.

QS Ranking of Australian Universities

Top Universities in Australia Rank 2023

Sno

Australia Rank 2023

World University Rank 2023

University

Engineering

Application Fee

State/territory

1

1

34

University of Melbourne

Melbourne

AUD 100

Victoria

2

2

44

Monash University

Melbourne

AUD 100

Victoria

3

3

53

The University of Queensland

Brisbane

AUD 150

Queensland

4

4

54

University of Sydney

Sydney

AUD 125-150

New South Wales

5

5

62

Australian National University

Canberra

AUD 125

Australian Capital Territory

6

6

71

UNSW Sydney

Kensington

AUD 125

New South Wales

7

7

88

University of Adelaide

Adelaide

AUD 125

South Australia

8

8

131

The University of Western Australia

Perth

AUD 100

Western Australia

9

9

133

University of Technology Sydney

Sydney

AUD-100

New South Wales

10

10

175

Macquarie University Phone: (02) 9850 7346 Email: futurestudents@mq.edu.au

Sydney

AUD-100

New South Wales

11

11

201-250

Curtin University

Perth

AUD-100

Western Australia

12

11

201-250

University of Newcastle

Callaghan

0

New South Wales

13

11

201-250

Queensland University of Technology

Brisbane

AUD-100

Brisbane

14

11

201-250

Western Sydney University

Sydney

0

New South Wales

15

11

201-250

University of Wollongong

Wollongong

0

New South Wales

16

16

251–300

Australian Catholic University

Sydney

AUD-150

New South Wales

17

21

251–300

Bond University

Gold Coast

0

Queensland

18

16

251–300

University of Canberra

Canberra

0

Australian Capital Territory

19

16

251–300

Deakin University

Geelong

AUD-100

Victoria

20

16

251–300

Griffith University

Griffith University

AUD-150

Queensland

21

16

301–350

La Trobe University

Griffith University

0

Queensland

22

22

301–350

Flinders University

Adelaide

0

South Australia

23

22

301–350

RMIT University

Melbourne

AUD-100

Victoria

24

22

301–350

University of South Australia

Adelaide

0

South Australia

25

22

301–350

University of Southern Queensland

Toowoomba

AUD-100

Queensland

26

22

301–350

University of South Australia

Adelaide

0

South Australia

27

22

301–350

University of Tasmania

Hobart

AUD-110

Tasmania

28

28

351–400

Charles Darwin University

Casuarina

0

Northern Territory

29

28

351–400

Edith Cowan University

Joondalup

AUD-100

Western Australia

30

28

351–400

James Cook University

Townsville City

0

Queensland

31

31

401–500

Murdoch University

Murdoch

0

Western Australia

32

32

501–600

Victoria University

Melbourne

AUD-75

Victoria

33

33

601–800

Central Queensland University

Rockhampton

0

Queensland

34

33

601–800

Federation University Australia

Brisbane

AUD-75

Victoria

35

33

601–800

Southern Cross University

Lismore

0

New South Wales

36

33

601–800

University of the Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast

0

Queensland

37

37

1001–1200

Charles Sturt University

Bathurs

0

New South Wales

Job prospects in Australia

Did you know that you can cut down your cost of living and gain work experience while pursuing your study program in Australia? Thanks to Australian laws, working part-time on a student visa for up to 40 hours every two weeks is permitted.

Employment options:

On-campus

Retail

Hospitality

Tutoring

Office jobs

Freelance

Miscellaneous

Volunteering

Know more here.

Cost of living in Australia

According to the Human Development Index 2022 and the Quality-of-Life Index 2022, Australia is ranked among the top 10 nations*, which implies Australia is counted in the top countries in terms of GDP, education system, and purchasing power parity index. So, along with the high level of income, it enjoys an excellent quality of health awareness, the medical system, and political stability. So, excited?
You should also consider these common expenses when creating your budget

S.no.

Living expenses

Weekly budget (indicative)

1

Groceries and eating out

$140 to $250

2

Gas, electricity

$10 to $20

3

Phone and Internet

$10 to $30

4

Public transport

$20 to $50

5

Car (after purchase)

$150 to $220

6

Entertainment

$100 to $150

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