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
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.
Courses in demand, ranked by outcome
- 01
Nursing
BSc · Master of NursingOn every skilled list; AHPRA registration on graduation.
- 02
Commercial Cookery & Hospitality Management
Cert III/IV to bachelor'sChef is on the permanent-residence list.
- 03
Civil, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
BEng · MEngSkills assessment through Engineers Australia.
- 04
IT, Cybersecurity & Data
BIT · MITLarge intake, strong 485-to-482 record.
- 05
Early Childhood & Secondary Teaching
BEd · MTeachTeachers are on the skilled lists in every state.
- 06
Construction Management & Quantity Surveying
BSc · MScRegional demand and state nomination.
The typical path to settlement
- 1Student visa2–4 years
- 2485 Graduate visa2–3 years
- 3Skilled visa 189, 190 or 491points-tested
- 4Permanent residence189/190 on grant; 491 after 3 years
- 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
Examples, not a partner list.
- 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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