Why apply for an Australia Student Visa?

• 38 QS Ranking universities.
• AUD 20,000 scholarships.
• Affordable tuition fees.
• Quick visa processing.
• Post-study work permit 2-3 years.

Study in Australia to accelerate your career growth

International students have a wide variety of choices for studying in Australia. The quality of education, various courses to choose from, and post-study work opportunities make it one of the most desirable destinations among Indian students. Australian universities are strong in research, excelling in areas such as arts and humanities, education, and sciences.

It is easier to get an Australian student visa than other countries. Students wanting to study in Australia must meet certain requirements to qualify for a visa. Once you are enrolled in a full-time study course, you can apply for a visa under Subclass 500.

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Types of Australia Student Visa

• Student visa (subclass 500)
• Student Guardian visa (subclass 590)
• Training visa (subclass 407)

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

• Enroll in a course and participate in an eligible course of study
• Bring family members to Australia
• Travel to and from the country
• Work for up to 40 hours every two weeks during the course

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Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500) Validity

Course Duration	Australia Student Visa Validity
Longer than 10 months and ending in November/ December	For Instance, your course ends in December 2025, and your visa will be valid until March 15, 2025.
Longer than 10 months but finishing between January and October	Your visa would be valid for two months longer than the duration of your course. For e.g., if the course ends in Feb 2025, your student visa will be valid until April 2025.
10 months or less	Your visa will be valid for one month longer than the duration of your course.

Intakes in Australia

Australia generally has two intakes in a year.

• Intake 1: It commences in February and is the major intake.
• Intake 2: It commences in July.

However, few universities offer multiple intakes, even in September and November. Hence, starting your admission process around six months before the application deadline is highly advisable.

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

Benefits of studying in Australia

• Scholarship benefits for international students
• Best student-friendly cities
• Post-study work visa
• Diverse and vibrant student life
• Easy and affordable cost of living
• No language barrier

Other benefits for international students include:

Higher Study Options	Part-time work duration allowed	Post-study work permit	Can departments work full-time?	Is schooling free for department 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

Top Universities in Australia

Australia has some of the world’s best-ranked universities. Australian Universities offer a wide range of courses in various subjects. The tuition fees here are affordable compared to the UK and the US.

Students in Australian universities are eligible for a post-study work permit valid for up to four years. This can act as a pathway to Australia PR.

Australia rank	University	World Rank
1	Australian National University	30
2	University of Melbourne	33
3	University of Sydney	41
4	University of New South Wales	45
5	University of Queensland	50
6	Monash University	57
7	University of Western Australia	90
8	University of Adelaide	109
9	University of Technology Sydney	137
10	University of Wollongong	185
11	RMIT University	190
12	University of Newcastle	192
13	Curtin University	193
14	Macquarie University	195
15	Queensland University of Technology	222
16	Deakin University	266
17	University of Tasmania	293
18	Swinburne University of Technology	296
19	Griffith University	300
20	La Trobe University	316
21	University of South Australia	363
22	Flinders University	425
23	James Cook University	461
24	Bond University	481
25	Western Sydney University	501
25	University of Canberra	511
25	Murdoch University	561
28	Edith Cowan University	601
29	University of Southern Queensland	651
29	CQUniversity	651
31	Victoria University	701
31	Southern Cross University	701
31	Charles Darwin University	701
34	Australian Catholic University	801
34	University of New England	801
34	Charles Sturt University	801
37	University of the Sunshine Coast	1001
38	University of Notre Dame Australia	1201

Source: QS World University Rankings 2025

Australian Universities and Programs

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 Indian Students

Scholarship Name	Amount (per year)
Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship	40,109 AUD
BrokerFish International student scholarship	1,000 AUD
The University of Sydney International Scholarship	40,000 AUD
CQU International Student Scholarship	15,000 AUD
CDU Vice-Chancellor’s International High Achievers Scholarships	15,000 AUD
Macquarie Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships	10,000 AUD
Griffith Remarkable Scholarship	22,750 AUD

Eligibility to Study in Australia

Aspirants seeking to pursue graduate and master’s degree courses in Australia can check the educational requirements, required percentage, IELTS/TOEFL/PTE score requirements, and other requisite details from the following table.

Higher Study Options	Minimum Educational Requirement	Minimum Required Percentage	IELTS/PTE/TOEFL Score	Backlogs Information	Other Standardized Tests
Bachelors	12 Years of Education (10+2)	60%	Overall, 6.5 with 5.5 in each band	Up to 10 backlogs (some private hospital universities may accept more)	NA
Masters (MS/MBA)	3/4 Years of Graduate Degree	65%	Overall, 6.5 with no band less than 6

Requirements to apply for an Australian student visa

• Proof of English Proficiency
• Letter of Offer
• Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
• Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Requirement
• Proof of Funds
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
• Health Requirement
• Character Requirement

Important Notice

Australia announces new English language requirements

Australia changed English Language Requirements for Student and Temporary Graduate visas on 11 December 2025 as part of the Australian Government’s Migration Strategy. These changes imply applications submitted after 23 March 2025.

How to get a Student Visa for Australia?

Step 1: Check your eligibility for an Australian student Visa.

Step 2: Arrange the checklist of documents.

Step 3: Apply for the visa online.

Step 4: Wait for the status.

Step 5:  Fly to study in Australia.

Australian student visa fees

Visa subclass	Base application charge	Additional applicant charge	Additional applicant charge under 18	Subsequent temporary application charge
Student visa (subclass 500)	AUD650	AUD485	AUD160	AUD700
Student visa (subclass 500) (subsequent entrant)	AUD650	AUD485	AUD160	AUD700
Student visa (subclass 500) – Foreign Affairs or Defence sector	nil	nil	nil	nil
Student visa (subclass 500) – Postgraduate research sector	AUD650	nil	nil	nil
Student Guardian (subclass 590)	AUD650	nil	nil	AUD700

Proof of Funds

The below list is the proof of funds required to study in Australia.

Type of Applicant	Financial capacity requirement before 10 May 2025	Financial capacity requirement after 10​​ May 2025
Primary Applicant	AUD 24,505	AUD 29,710
Spouse or de facto partner of the Student primary applicant (not applicable to Student Guardian applicant)	AUD 8,574	AUD 10,394
Dependent child	AUD 3,670	AUD 4,449
Annual school costs	AUD 9,661	AUD 13,502
Personal annual income if there is no member of the family	AUD 72,465	AUD 87,856
Personal annual income where there is a member of the family unit	AUD 84,543	AUD 102,500

Important announcement about Australia Visa Fee

Fee increase from 01 July 2025 – Engineers Australia

Fee increases for the 2025-2025 financial year

From 1 July 2025, Australia migration skills assessment fees will increase by 3–4 percent to align with the wage, consumer, and producer prices. The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations has approved the changes.

Migration skills assessment fees

Our migration skills assessment fees for 2025 to 2026 are below.

International Accords qualification assessment fees

	Current	Current	From 1 July	From 1 July
Item/s	Fee excl. GST AUD	Fee incl. GST AUD	Fee excl. GST AUD	Fee incl. GST AUD
Washington/Sydney/Dublin Accord qualification assessment	$460	$506	$475	$522.50
Washington/Sydney/Dublin Accord qualification assessment plus relevant skilled employment assessment	$850	$935	$875	$962.50
Washington/Sydney/Dublin Accord qualification assessment plus overseas PhD assessment	$705	$775	$730	$803
Washington/Sydney/Dublin Accord qualification assessment plus relevant skilled employment assessment plus overseas engineering PhD assessment	$1095	$1204.50	$1125	$1237.50

Australian accredited engineering qualification assessment fees

	Current	Current	From 1 July	From 1 July
Item/s	Fee excl. GST AUD	Fee incl. GST AUD	Fee excl. GST AUD	Fee incl. GST AUD
Australian Engineering Qualification Assessment	$285	$313.50	$295	$324.50
Australian engineering qualification assessment plus relevant skilled employment assessment	$675	$742.50	$695	$764.50
Australian engineering qualification assessment plus overseas engineering PhD assessment	$530	$583	$550	$605
Australian engineering qualification assessment plus relevant skilled employment assessment plus overseas engineering PhD assessment	$920	$1012	$945	$1039.50

Competency demonstration report (CDR) assessment fees

	Current	Current	From 1 July	From 1 July
Item/s	Fee excl. GST AUD	Fee incl. GST AUD	Fee excl. GST AUD	Fee incl. GST AUD
Standard competency demonstration report	$850	$935	$880	$968
Competency demonstration report plus relevant skilled employment assessment	$1240	$1364	$1280	$1408
Competency demonstration report plus overseas engineering PhD assessment	$1095	$1204.50	$1130	$1243
Competency demonstration report plus relevant skilled employment assessment plus overseas engineering PhD assessment	$1485	$1633.50	$1525	$1677.50

Cost of Study in Australia

Studying in Australia includes student visa fees, tuition fees/university charges, accommodation, food, and other expenses. The following table briefs about the student living expenses in Australia.

Higher Study Options	Average Tuition Fee per Year	Visa Fee	Living Expenses for 1 Year/Proof of funds for 1 year
Bachelors	22,000 AUD and Above	710 AUD	24,505 AUD
Masters (MS/MBA)

Processing time for Australia Student Visa

The processing time for an Australian Student Visa is usually four weeks. You can apply for the visa 124 days before the start of your course, and you can travel to the country 90 days before the commencement of your course.

Post-Study Work Permits in Australia

Degrees	No. of years
Bachelor degrees	2 years
Masters degrees	3 years
All doctoral qualifications	3 years

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FAQ’S Related To Australia Immigration

1. What are the affordable universities in Australia for 2025?

Australia is the most popular study destination for international students. Australia has seven top-ranked universities in the top 100 per the QS ranking 2025. Though Australia is known as the world’s most expensive country, international students can find some affordable universities in Australia for their education.

List of Affordable Universities in Australia 2025

Name of the university	Fees per year
University of Queensland	AUD 45,000 – AUD 60,000
University of Wollongong	AUD 40,000 – AUD 55,000
University of Sunshine Coast	AUD 24,300 – AUD 35,000
Griffith University	AUD 35,000 – AUD 50,000
University of Divinity	AUD 15,000 – AUD 30,000
University of Southern Queensland	AUD 22,500 – AUD 35,000
Western Sydney University	AUD 21,000 – AUD 38,000
Charles Sturt University	AUD 16,000 – AUD 30,000
Edith Cowan University	AUD 25,000 – AUD 40,000
Federation University Australia	AUD 21,000 – AUD 35,000

2. I have 50% marks in 12th. Can I get admission in Australia?

To get admission to Australian universities, you must score a minimum percentage of 60%. The recommended 12th percentile to get admission in diploma-level courses in Australia is at least 60%, and to get admission in graduate degree courses, your 12th percentile should be 65%.

3. Can you study in Australia without attending any universities?

Yes! Australian educational institutes allow international students to study without attending a university. Australia has many educational organizations from the primary school level to higher education. The country has many vocational schools and colleges for international students. Some universities in Australia even accept admissions without IELTS with some terms and conditions.

4. Can I work full-time while studying in Australia?

Yes! International students are allowed to work full-time in Australia while studying. The Australian Government has relaxed the working hours for international students. As per the new rules, international students can work 40 hours per fortnight during the semester and full-time during their breaks. A fortnightly period starts on Monday.

Students opting to work part-time/full-time in Australia must meet some conditions. They must be able to manage their study and work hours. They must ensure to maintain satisfactory attendance during their course.

5. When does the academic year in Australia begin?

In Australian schools, the academic year starts in late January or early February and ends mid-December. The entire year is divided into four terms. Each term has ten weeks. In universities, there are two study intakes in Australia. One is the autumn intake, and the other one is:

• Major Intake (Primary Intake/Intake 1/Semester 1/T1) starts in February/March.
• Minor Intake (Secondary Intake/Intake 2/T2) starts in July.

6. After a 1-year master’s in Australia, can I get a PSW?

No, you are not eligible for an Australian post-study work visa if the course duration is one year. The course duration must be at least two years to get the PSW. The course duration must be two years, whether a single degree or multiple degrees. After that, international students are eligible to get PSW in Australia.

7. How to study in Australia, free or for a low-cost budget?

International students are encouraged to study in Australia with many scholarship programs. The Australian government and universities offer many scholarship programs annually. The scholarships cover tuition fees, medical insurance, traveling costs, and living expenses. Here is the information about Australian scholarships that cover the entire tuition fee.

• Australia Awards Scholarships: This fully-funded merit scholarship is awarded on various undergraduate, postgraduate, master’s, and PhD programs. The grant covers all expenses like tuition fees, establishment allowance, travel allowance, books, rent, and living expenses.
• Monash University: The university will be one of the QS-ranking universities in 2025. The university ranks #6 in the world rankings. The university offers a fully-funded scholarship of AUD 16,000 per undergraduate student, which can cover tuition fees and living expenses.
• Work-study programs: Some universities offer work and study programs where you can work while studying. The part-time income helps to cover the living expenses.
• Charles Sturt University: The university offers over 3 million AUD scholarships every year. The college campuses are located in regional centers.

8. Are Diploma holders allowed to go for further studies in Australia?

Yes! Diploma holders can continue with further studies in Australia. ITI + Diploma holders can pursue higher education in Australian universities. Check the requirements of the University of your interest before enrolling for admission. Based on the university requirements, you can choose your study program.