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Study in Australia
Australia’s major cities include Sydney and Melbourne.
Australia offers study options whether you want to take an MBA, an engineering degree, a humanities programme or an English language course.
Australia's standards for student visas
To study in Australia as an international student you usually need a Student visa (subclass 500). You apply online, and you need a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and to meet the Genuine Student requirement. Source: Department of Home Affairs, accessed 18 Oct 2026.
You must make sure your visa is still valid and that you follow the terms outlined on your student visa to have a trouble-free stay.
You also need to meet the English requirement for the visa. For tests taken on or after 7 August 2025, the minimum scores are IELTS Academic 6.0, PTE Academic 47 or TOEFL iBT 67. Lower scores apply if you first take an English course (ELICOS) packaged with your main course. At-home and online tests, such as IELTS Online and TOEFL iBT Home Edition, are not accepted. Source: Department of Home Affairs, accessed 18 Oct 2026.
Cost Of Programmes
| Sr.No | Item | Amount (AUD) |
| 1. | Tuition fees | Set by each university or college – check your course page |
| 2. | Student visa (subclass 500) application fee | AUD 2,500 from 1 July 2026. Check the latest fee on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au before applying. |
| 3. | Living costs you must show for the visa | AUD 29,710 for 12 months |
| 4. | Travel costs you must show for the visa | AUD 2,000 (applying from outside Australia) |
For the visa you must show living costs of AUD 29,710 for 12 months, plus your first year of course fees and AUD 2,000 for travel. Sources: Department of Home Affairs (funds) and Study Australia (visa fee), accessed 18 Oct 2026.
Planning a master’s? See our guide to a master’s in Australia for Indian students.
Why study in Australia?
Australia offers a wide choice of courses at universities and other institutions, and post-study work options for eligible graduates.
Comparing destinations? See the cheapest countries for a master’s.
Job opportunities in Australia
You can work while you study in Australia. Australian rules allow student visa holders to work up to 48 hours a fortnight while their course is in session, and unlimited hours during scheduled course breaks. Source: Department of Home Affairs, accessed 18 Oct 2026.
After you graduate, you may be able to stay and work on a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485). Under the Australia India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA), Indian nationals can stay for 2 years after a bachelor’s degree (3 years with first-class honours in STEM, including ICT), 3 years after a master’s degree (coursework, extended or research) and 4 years after a PhD. You must be 35 or under when you apply (under 50 if you are using a research master’s or a PhD). Source: Department of Home Affairs, accessed 18 Oct 2026.
Read more about careers after a degree in Australia.
Finding a job while you study
Job types vary. Before you start any job, check your visa work conditions in VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online). Source: Department of Home Affairs, accessed 18 Oct 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
From 1 July 2026, the Student visa (subclass 500) costs from AUD 2,500 per application (about ₹1,65,200, approx., ECB rate of 16 Oct 2026), with some concessions. Source: Study Australia, studyaustralia.gov.au, checked 18 Oct 2026. Check the latest fee on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au before applying.
You can work up to 48 hours a fortnight while your course is in session, and unlimited hours during scheduled course breaks. You cannot work before your course starts unless another visa you held allowed you to work. Research master's and doctoral students have no work limit. Sources: Home Affairs and Study Australia, checked 18 Oct 2026.
For 12 months you must show AUD 29,710 for living costs (about ₹19,63,300, approx., ECB rate of 16 Oct 2026), plus your first year's course fees and AUD 2,000 for travel. Alternatively, you can show a parent's or partner's annual income of at least AUD 87,856. Source: Home Affairs, checked 18 Oct 2026.
For tests taken on or after 7 August 2025, the visa minimum without an English course is IELTS 6.0, PTE Academic 47 or TOEFL iBT 67. Tests delivered completely online, such as IELTS Online, are not accepted. Check your university's own English requirements too. Source: Home Affairs, checked 18 Oct 2026.
On the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), Indian nationals can stay 2 years after a bachelor's degree, 3 years after a master's degree and 4 years after a PhD. You must be 35 or under (with exceptions) and have held a Student visa in the last 6 months. Source: Home Affairs, checked 18 Oct 2026.
You need a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from your Australian education provider and Overseas Student Health Cover (unless exempt). You must also meet the Genuine Student requirement and the character and health requirements, and show enough money. Apply online, usually from outside Australia. Source: Home Affairs, checked 18 Oct 2026.
