Intake Periods

Unlike a single intake in Indian universities, Australian colleges and universities offer two major intakes. In some universities, intakes may also be referred to as a semester.

Semester 1

Starts late February/early March to late May/early June

Semester 2

Starts late July/early August through to November

Why Study in Australia?

Known around the world for its top universities and quality study experience, Australia is where you need to study for great career opportunities.

Australia offers a diverse range of study options for international students, with more than 1,200 institutions and over 22,000 courses to aspirants.

According to the Global rankings 7 out of top 100 universities are from Australia Further, Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act governs education delivery for international students in Australia.

5.2 lakh international students are currently studying at Australia from more than 90 countries.

Most Popular Courses in Australia

Engineering 

Health & Medicine 

Agriculture Science

Business Studies 

Information Technology

Arts & Design

Cost of Studying

Primary and secondary schooling options are available at varying costs, ranging from $7,800 to $30,000 annually, ensuring a strong foundation for academic excellence.

Whether you're looking to enhance your language proficiency, English language studies provide flexible weekly courses priced between $350 and $450, accommodating diverse durations to suit your learning needs.

For those seeking hands-on, practical skills, Vocational Education and Training programs cover Certificates I to IV, Diplomas, and Advanced Diplomas, with annual fees spanning from $4,000 to $22,000.

Delve into specialized fields with an Undergraduate Bachelor's degree, offering comprehensive knowledge and experiences at an annual cost of $15,000 to $35,000.

Take your expertise to the next level with Postgraduate Master's Degrees, available in various disciplines with fees ranging from $20,000 to $42,000 annually, reflecting the depth of these advanced programs.

Aim for the pinnacle of academic achievement with Doctoral Degrees, priced at $20,000 to $42,000 annually, featuring attractive scholarships of up to 100% and additional living grants for eligible candidates who meet stringent university requirements. Australia beckons with world-class education tailored to your aspirations.




Australian student visa requirements

  • Financial Requirement

Evidence of sufficient funds to cover tuition, travel and living costs. From February 2018, the amount you need to prove you have for living costs (separate from tuition and travel) is set at AU$21,041 (~US$14,185) for a year.

If you have dependents (such as a spouse and children), you will also need to show evidence of being able to cover living costs for them, including school fees. Alternatively, you can show evidence that your spouse or parents are willing to support you and that they earn at least AU$62,222 (~US$41,949) a year.



  • English Proficiency Requirement

If you’re not from an English-speaking country (and haven’t completed at least five years’ study in an English-speaking country) you’ll need to prove you can speak English to the required level.

Eligible tests include the IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic, and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE).

The score you will need will depend on whether you are starting a full degree, doing a foundation course, or enrolling on a preliminary English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS).



Top 10 Universities in Australia

Australian National University

Macquarie University

Monash University

University of Adelaide

University of Melbourne

University of New South Wales

University of Queensland

University of Sydney

University of Technology Sydney

University of Western Australia

Documents that Requires to Apply

To ensure a smooth visa application process, it's crucial to have all the necessary documents ready. The required documents are listed below :

  • Letter of Offer
  • Passport
  • Confirmation of Enrolment (COE)
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Requirement
  • Proof of Sufficient Funds
  • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
  • Health Requirement
  • Character Requirement




Visa Application Process

Applicants should submit their application with the biometrics.

While the information you submit is usually sufficient, an interview might be required in some cases.

If you’re under 18, you must have a student guardian who is either travelling to Australia with you or is already living in Australia. The legal guardian must be one of the following:

  • A parent
  • Legal custodian
  • Relative over the age of 21


The processing time for a complete study visa application varies by the education sector and can range from 30 days to three months:

  • School sector applications: 41–84 days
  • VET applications: 43–77 days
  • Higher education applications: 29–42 days


However, average processing times can fluctuate due to volume and other regulatory changes. For the most up to date timelines, always review the Government of Australia’s website.