Study in Australia

High wages, regional incentives and skilled migration routes

Australia pays students well and rewards them for studying outside the big cities. Nursing, engineering and IT graduates sit directly on the skilled occupation lists.

Tuition

AUD 30,000 – AUD 55,000 / year

Living cost

AUD 29,710 / year (proof-of-funds minimum)

Part-time wage

AUD 24.95 / hour (national minimum)

Post-study work

24 – 48 months

Intakes

February · July · (November at some universities)

Visa route

Subclass 500 — 48 hours per fortnight during study

Why Australia

Temporary Graduate visa (485) of 2–4 years
Extra stay and migration points for regional study
AHPRA nursing registration and bridging support
Among the highest student part-time wages in the world

Popular universities

University of Melbourne
Monash University
University of Queensland
RMIT University
Deakin University
Griffith University

Popular courses

NursingInformation TechnologyAccountingConstruction ManagementSocial Work

Programmes we place students into

Master of Nursing Science

University of Melbourne · Master's / MS

AUD 49,700 / yearFall 2026 · Fall 2027

Master of Business Administration

Monash University · MBA

AUD 56,000 totalFall 2026 · Spring 2027 · Fall 2027

Master of Data Science

University of Queensland · Master's / MS

AUD 48,300 / yearFall 2026 · Spring 2027 · Fall 2027

Master of Engineering (Robotics)

RMIT University · Master's / MS

AUD 45,600 / yearFall 2026 · Spring 2027 · Fall 2027

Bachelor of Nursing

Deakin University · Bachelor's

AUD 40,800 / yearFall 2026 · Spring 2027 · Fall 2027

Bachelor of Aviation

Griffith University · Bachelor's

AUD 38,500 / yearFall 2026 · Spring 2027 · Fall 2027

Master of Information Technology

University of Sydney · Master's / MS

AUD 52,000 / yearFall 2026 · Spring 2027 · Fall 2027

Advanced Diploma Hospitality

William Angliss Institute · Bachelor's

AUD 24,900 / yearFall 2026 · Spring 2027 · Summer 2027 · Fall 2027

PhD Cyber Security

Australian National University · PhD

Fully fundedFall 2026 · Spring 2027 · Fall 2027

Master of Architecture

University of New South Wales · Master's / MS

AUD 51,300 / yearFall 2026 · Fall 2027

Master of Public Health

La Trobe University · Master's / MS

AUD 39,200 / yearFall 2026 · Spring 2027 · Fall 2027

Fees are the published international rate for the 2026–27 cycle and are indicative. The university offer letter is always the final word.

Australia country briefing

Education system

43 universities plus a strong VET and TAFE sector
Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor, Master and Doctoral qualifications
Research-intensive institutions with industry placement built in

Cost of study & living

Diploma / Advanced Diploma: AUD 12,000–18,000 per year
Bachelor's: AUD 24,000–40,000 per year
Master's: AUD 24,000–50,000 per year

Test requirements

IELTS, TOEFL or PTE Academic accepted

Work rights & stay-back

48 hours per fortnight during session, unlimited between sessions
Post-study work: 2 years (bachelor's), 3 years (master's), 4 years (PhD)
One or two extra years for regional cities and regional areas

Intakes: February, July and November intakes.

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