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Study in Australia

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

Looking to study in Australia? Markcom Technologies can help you get an Australia Student Visa with the highest success. Our expertise in Australian immigration processes helps you navigate its tricky procedures. Markcom Technologies helps students identify the right course and college in Australia that can set them on the path to a successful career.

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 2023, and your visa will be valid until March 15, 2024.

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 2024, your student visa will be valid until April 2024.

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.

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 2024

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

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 charges 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 2024

Financial capacity requirement after 10​​ May 2024

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 2024 – Engineers Australia

Fee increases for the 2024-2025 financial year

From 1 July 2024, 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 2023 to 2024 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

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 2024?
Australia is the most popular study destination for international students. Australia has seven top-ranked universities in the top 100 per the QS ranking 2024. 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 2024

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 2024. 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.

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