Study in Australia from India 2026

Australia is the third-largest study-abroad destination for Indian students, and it's the most balanced option on the market — quality of life rivals Canada, education quality rivals the UK, and post-study work rights rival both. The Group of Eight (Go8) universities — Melbourne, ANU, Sydney, UNSW, UQ, Monash, Adelaide, UWA — are all in the global top-100. Australia's Subclass 500 student visa allows up to 4 years of post-study work depending on qualification level.

Cost of studying in Australia from India (2026)

Total cost of studying in Australia from India for 2026 ranges from ₹25 lakhs to ₹45 lakhs per year. Here's the realistic breakdown:

Note: Note: For Subclass 500, you must show AUD 24,505 in living expenses (per year, per applicant) plus tuition fees. Genuine Student (GS) framework replaced GTE in 2024 — financial evidence matters more than ever.

Step-by-step student visa process for Australia

1. Get a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
   After accepting your offer and paying the deposit, the Australian university issues a CoE — this is your primary visa document.
2. Take English test — IELTS Academic / PTE / TOEFL
   Most universities require IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or PTE 65+. Subclass 500 visa requires IELTS 5.5+ minimum. Our prep gets students to 7.0+ for Go8 admission.
3. Take out OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover)
   Mandatory for the entire visa duration. Bupa, Medibank, Allianz are common providers. ~AUD 600/year.
4. Demonstrate Genuine Student (GS) requirements
   Replaced the GTE framework in 2024. We craft a strong Genuine Student statement that addresses why this course, why Australia, ties to home country, and post-study plans.
5. Submit Subclass 500 visa online
   Visa fee AUD 710 (~₹40,000). Applied through ImmiAccount. We file with full documentation that pre-empts officer concerns.
6. Health check + biometrics
   Done at IOM/Bupa Medical Visa Services in Delhi/Gurgaon.
7. Decision typically 4–8 weeks → fly + start studies
   Pre-departure briefing covers TFN application, banking, accommodation, and Medicare (where applicable).

Scholarships for Indian students in Australia

• Australia Awards Scholarships — Fully funded by Australian government for Master's & PhD — tuition, living stipend, return flights, OSHC.
• Destination Australia Scholarships — AUD 15,000/year for international students at regional Australian universities.
• University-specific entrance scholarships — AUD 5,000 – 25,000 — almost every Go8 university offers these to high-merit Indian students.
• Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship — Up to AUD 272,500 for postgraduate research in Australia.
• UNSW International Scientia Coursework Scholarship — AUD 20,000/year — competitive merit-based.

Our scholarship desk applies to ~5–8 high-probability awards per student. Learn more about our scholarship assistance →

Post-study work and PR pathway in Australia

After graduating, you get a Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) — 2 years for Bachelor's/Master's coursework, 3 years for Master's by research, 4 years for PhD. Regional study graduates get 1–2 extra years. During this period, you accumulate Australian work experience, which is heavily weighted in the points-based skilled migration system. Common PR pathways: Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent), Subclass 190 (State Nominated), Subclass 491 (Regional). Total realistic timeline: study (2 yrs) → 485 work visa (2–4 yrs) → PR application → grant. Most successful pathways take 4–6 years from arrival.