Study in Australia from India
Australia's Group of Eight universities rank among the world's best for research, and the Temporary Graduate visa gives international graduates two to four years of full work rights. Strong demand in engineering, nursing, IT and accounting keeps graduate employability high.
Why students choose Australia
Group of Eight
Research-intensive universities with global top-100 rankings across engineering, medicine and business.
Skilled occupation demand
Nursing, IT, engineering and accounting graduates align with Australia's skilled occupation lists.
Two major intakes
February and July starts give you flexibility to apply without waiting a full year.
Strong student protections
The ESOS framework legally protects international students' fees and study rights.
Cost of studying in Australia
- Tuition (per year)
- AUD 22,000 - 50,000
- Living expenses
- AUD 29,710 per year
- OSHC insurance
- AUD 600 - 1,500
- Subclass 500 visa
- AUD 1,600
Intakes
February (Semester 1) and July (Semester 2) are the main intakes, with limited November starts at some institutions.
Work rights
Student visa holders can work 48 hours per fortnight during terms and unlimited hours during breaks, then apply for the Temporary Graduate visa for two to four years.
Top universities and colleges in Australia
A starting shortlist of institutions our counsellors place students into every intake. Your final list is built around your grades, budget, test scores and target career, so treat this as a reference rather than a ranking.
8 of 8 colleges
University of Melbourne
01Australia's highest-ranked university.
University of Sydney
02Broad postgraduate options and strong employability.
Australian National University
03Research-intensive with generous scholarships.
UNSW Sydney
04Trimester system for faster degree completion.
University of Queensland
05Strong in health, engineering and agriculture.
Monash University
06Large Indian student community.
University of Technology Sydney
07Industry-linked IT and engineering degrees.
RMIT University
08Practical, design and technology focused.
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