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, and post-study work opportunities make it one of the most desirable destinations among Indian students. Australian universities are strong in research, excelling in 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 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? Y-Axis can help you get an Australia Student Visa with the highest success. Our expertise in Australian immigration processes helps you navigate its tricky procedures. Y-Axis 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. 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, it is highly advisable to start your admission process around six months before the application deadline.

Higher Study Options	Duration	Intake Months	Deadline to Apply
Bachelors	3-4 Years	Feb, July (Major) & Nov (Minor)	4-6 months before the intake month
Masters (MS/MBA)	1.5-2 Years	Feb, July (Major) & Nov (Minor)

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.

Australian university students are eligible for a post-study work permit valid for up to four years. This permit 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)	Link
Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship	40,109 AUD	Read More
BrokerFish International student scholarship	1,000 AUD	Read More
The University of Sydney International Scholarship	40,000 AUD	Read More
CQU International Student Scholarship	15,000 AUD	Read More
CDU Vice-Chancellor’s International High Achievers Scholarships	15,000 AUD	Read More
Macquarie Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships	10,000 AUD	Read More
Griffith Remarkable Scholarship	22,750 AUD	Read More

 

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 

Important Notice

Australia announces new English language requirements

Australia changed English Language Requirements for Student and Temporary Graduate visas on 11 December 2023 as part of the Australian Government’s Migration Strategy. These changes imply applications submitted after 23 March 2024.

Read more…

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 charge under 18	Subsequent temporary application charge
Student visa (subclass 500)	AUD1,600	AUD1,190	AUD390	AUD700
Student visa (subclass 500) (subsequent entrant)	AUD1,600	AUD1,190	AUD390	AUD700
Student visa (subclass 500) – Foreign Affairs or Defence sector	nil	nil	nil	nil
Student visa (subclass 500) – Postgraduate research sector	AUD1,600	nil	nil	nil
Student Guardian (subclass 590)	AUD1,600	nil	nil	AUD700

Proof of Funds required to study in Australia

The below list is the proof of funds required to study in Australia. 

Type of Applicant	Financial capacity requirements
Primary Applicant	AUD 29,710
Spouse or de facto partner of the Student primary applicant (not applicable to Student Guardian applicant)	AUD 10,394
Dependent child	AUD 4,449
Annual school costs	AUD 13,502
Personal annual income if there is no member of the family	AUD 87,856
Personal annual income where there is a member of the family unit	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

 

Australian accredited engineering 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
Australian Engineering Qualification Assessment	$285	$313.50	$295	$324.50
Australian engineering qualification assessment plus relevant skilled employment assessment	$675	$742.50	$695	$764.50
Australian engineering qualification assessment plus overseas engineering PhD assessment	$530	$583	$550	$605
Australian engineering qualification assessment plus relevant skilled employment assessment plus overseas engineering PhD assessment	$920	$1012	$945	$1039.50

 

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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