Study abroad · Australia

Study in Australia from India: courses, costs, scholarships and post-study work

Intakes
February, July (some November)
Tuition
AUD 30,000–45,000 a year
Post-study
485 visa: 2 years bachelor's or master's, 3 research; +1–2 regional
Figures verified
Sept 2026
Other study destinations
Australia
MAA → MEL
Study abroad · 6 courses in demand · 3 funding routes

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Degrees that lead straight to the skilled lists: nursing, engineering, IT, teaching and, unusually, cookery. A 485 graduate visa follows, regional study earns extra points, and we prepare the student visa in-house.

IntakesFebruary, July (some November)
TuitionAUD 30,000–45,000 a year
Post-study485 visa: 2 years bachelor's or master's, 3 research; +1–2 regional
Part-time work48 hours a fortnight
EnglishIELTS 6.0–6.5; Genuine Student statement for the visa
What to study here

Courses in demand, ranked by outcome

  1. 01
    Nursing
    BSc · Master of Nursing

    On every skilled list; AHPRA registration on graduation.

  2. 02
    Commercial Cookery & Hospitality Management
    Cert III/IV to bachelor's

    Chef is on the permanent-residence list.

  3. 03
    Civil, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
    BEng · MEng

    Skills assessment through Engineers Australia.

  4. 04
    IT, Cybersecurity & Data
    BIT · MIT

    Large intake, strong 485-to-482 record.

  5. 05
    Early Childhood & Secondary Teaching
    BEd · MTeach

    Teachers are on the skilled lists in every state.

  6. 06
    Construction Management & Quantity Surveying
    BSc · MSc

    Regional demand and state nomination.

After the degree

The typical path to settlement

  1. 1Student visa2–4 years
  2. 2485 Graduate visa2–3 years
  3. 3Skilled visa 189, 190 or 491points-tested
  4. 4Permanent residence189/190 on grant; 491 after 3 years
  5. 5Australian citizenship4 years incl. 1 as PR

Timelines are typical; the visa section below has the full route list for Australia.

Scholarships and funding

  • ★
    Destination AustraliaAUD 15,000 a year to study at a regional campus; government-funded, applied through the university.
  • ★
    University international scholarships10–50% of tuition at Deakin, Monash, UQ, Macquarie, UTS, Griffith and others, often automatic on merit.
  • ★
    Research Training ProgramFull fees and a stipend for research master's and PhD.

Universities students ask about

University of QueenslandMonash UniversityDeakin UniversityRMIT UniversityUniversity of NewcastleGriffith University

Examples, not a partner list.

What Zolt Link handles for Australia
  • Course choice matched to the skilled lists
  • University applications
  • The 500 visa file with the Genuine Student statement
  • Health cover
  • The 485-to-residence plan

Quick answers

When are the intakes in Australia?
Intakes: February, July (some November).
How much does it cost to study in Australia?
Tuition: AUD 30,000–45,000 a year.
Can I stay and work in Australia after my degree?
Post-study: 485 visa: 2 years bachelor's or master's, 3 research; +1–2 regional.
Can I work part-time while studying in Australia?
Part-time work: 48 hours a fortnight.
What English test score do I need for Australia?
English: IELTS 6.0–6.5; Genuine Student statement for the visa.
Which courses are in demand for Indian students in Australia?
Nursing (BSc · Master of Nursing): On every skilled list; AHPRA registration on graduation.; Commercial Cookery & Hospitality Management (Cert III/IV to bachelor's): Chef is on the permanent-residence list.; Civil, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering (BEng · MEng): Skills assessment through Engineers Australia.; IT, Cybersecurity & Data (BIT · MIT): Large intake, strong 485-to-482 record.; Early Childhood & Secondary Teaching (BEd · MTeach): Teachers are on the skilled lists in every state.; Construction Management & Quantity Surveying (BSc · MSc): Regional demand and state nomination.
Which scholarships can Indian students apply for in Australia?
Destination Australia: AUD 15,000 a year to study at a regional campus; government-funded, applied through the university. University international scholarships: 10–50% of tuition at Deakin, Monash, UQ, Macquarie, UTS, Griffith and others, often automatic on merit. Research Training Program: Full fees and a stipend for research master's and PhD.
Which universities in Australia do students ask Zolt Link about?
University of Queensland, Monash University, Deakin University, RMIT University, University of Newcastle, Griffith University. These are examples students commonly ask about, not a partner list.
What does Zolt Link handle for a student going to Australia?
Course choice matched to the skilled lists, university applications, the 500 visa file with the Genuine Student statement, health cover, and the 485-to-residence plan.

Requirements, salary thresholds and government charges shown here are the headline rules as at and change often; every requirement is re-checked against the official source on the day a file is prepared. General information, not legal advice. Last reviewed .

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