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Feb & Jul
Avg. Living Cost
AUD 29,710/yr
Student Visa
Subclass 500
Post-Study Visa
Up to 4 yrs
WHY AUSTRALIA

Why students choose Australia

1

4 MARN migration agents on the ground

OEVS agents are based in Australia, not remote. Direct support with visa applications, employer sponsorship, and PR strategies.

2

Work rights that offset costs

AUD $20–35/hr on-campus jobs. 20 hrs/week during semester, unlimited during breaks. Many earn ₹7–12 lakhs/year while studying.

3

Clear PR pathway via SkillSelect

Skilled migration occupation list rewards IT, Engineering, Nursing, Trades. Genuine settlement options for the right profiles.

4

Scholarships up to 30%

Merit-based scholarships cover up to 30% of tuition. India-Australia ECTA agreement extends post-study visa by 1 year.

5

Global degree acceptability

Australian qualifications recognized worldwide. Easy pathway to Canada, UK, or USA if you change your mind later.

6

Relaxed, supportive study environment

Strong emphasis on student wellbeing, mental health support, and work-life balance. No pressure-cooker culture.

POPULAR FIELDS

What Indian students study in Australia

IT & Computer Science AI & Machine Learning Cybersecurity Cloud Computing (AWS/Azure) Data Science & Analytics Engineering (Civil, Mech, Elec) Nursing & Allied Health Business & Finance Trades (Electrician, Plumbing, Welding) Hospitality Management

💼 Salary & PR Pathways for In-Demand Fields

IT / Data Science

Starting: AUD 65–75K/yr | Senior: AUD 100–130K/yr
PR: Occupation list, visa sponsorship common

AI / Cybersecurity / Cloud

Starting: AUD 70–85K/yr | Senior: AUD 120–150K/yr
PR: Highest demand, SkillSelect priority, sponsorship fast-track

Engineering

Starting: AUD 60–75K/yr | Senior: AUD 95–120K/yr
PR: Charted engineer status, occupation list, visa sponsorship

Nursing

Starting: AUD 55–65K/yr | Senior: AUD 80–100K/yr
PR: Critical shortage, high visa likelihood, good job security

Trades (Electrician, Plumber)

Starting: AUD 55–70K/yr | Senior: AUD 85–110K/yr
PR: Highest occupation list priority, shortest pathway to residency

Business / Accounting

Starting: AUD 50–65K/yr | Senior: AUD 80–110K/yr
PR: Competitive, sponsorship depends on employer, MBA helps

WHERE TO STUDY

Popular universities & institutions

A starting shortlist — your OEVS counsellor will match these against your budget, scores and career goals.

UN
University of Sydney
MO
Monash University
UN
UNSW Sydney
UN
University of Melbourne
RM
RMIT University
DE
Deakin University
GR
Griffith University
UN
University of Adelaide
WE
Western Sydney University

Institutions listed for reference and course-matching purposes. University admission and any scholarship/partnership terms are set by the institutions themselves.

VISA & POST-STUDY WORK

Visa pathway for Australia

Student Visa Subclass 500

The Student Visa lets you live, study and work in Australia for your full course duration, across school, VET and higher education.

  • Minimum IELTS 6.0 overall (5.5 for foundation/pathway)
  • Genuine Student (GS) requirement replaced the old GTE — short, targeted responses
  • Visa application fee: AUD 2,000
  • Financial capacity: AUD 29,710/year living costs (2026)

💼 Post-Study Work Subclass 485

The Temporary Graduate Visa now runs in renamed streams — Post-Higher Education Work (bachelor's/master's/PhD) is the main route for university graduates.

  • 18 months to 4 years depending on qualification level
  • Age limit reduced to 35 (up to 50 for Master's by Research/PhD)
  • Indian nationals get +1 year under the Australia-India ECTA agreement
  • Application fee: AUD 4,600 (more than doubled since 2024)

2026 Policy Update — Confirm Before You Apply

From 14 November 2025, offshore visa applications are processed on a traffic-light system (Ministerial Direction 115) — students applying to institutions using less than 80% of their enrolment cap get faster processing. The 2026 National Planning Level caps new international enrolments at 295,000 places nationally, and applicants can no longer switch from a Visitor visa to a Student visa while onshore. We track these caps by institution so your application goes in with the best possible timing.

BUDGET PLANNING

Cost snapshot

AUD 20,000–45,000/yr
Tuition (undergrad/postgrad)
🏠
AUD 29,710/yr
Govt. living cost benchmark
🛂
AUD 2,000 + 4,600
Visa fees (study + 485)

Indicative figures for planning only — actual tuition and living costs vary by city, institution and lifestyle. Use our free Cost of Study Calculator for a personalised estimate.

TIMING

Intake calendar

February Intake

Primary intake

Widest course choice, most scholarships open, standard processing.

July Intake

Secondary intake

Good for students who miss Feb deadlines; slightly fewer course options.

Sept/Nov Intake

Select institutions

Limited to some VET and pathway programs.

FREE TOOLS

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Ready to start your Australia journey?

Book a free session with our counsellors — no obligation, honest advice on your best-fit universities and visa pathway.