Study in Australia

Work rights begin the week you land, which changes the household budget more than any scholarship does. Sydney and Melbourne are costly; Adelaide, Perth and regional campuses are cheaper and carry extra migration points.

Language

English

Currency

AUD (AU$)

Capital

Canberra

International students

700,000

• Bachelor's: 3 to 4 years
• Master's: 1.5 to 2 years
• Grading: HD, D, C, P

Two year master's degrees are common because the length itself feeds into post-study work rights. A shorter course can cost you a year of work permission.

Universities we place students in

What our students study here

Accommodation

AU$800 to 1,600

Food and groceries

AU$400 to 600

Transport

AU$100 to 180

Phone, internet, misc

AU$150 to 250

Health cover (OSHC) is compulsory and paid upfront for the full course length, usually AU$600 to AU$800 a year.

What students usually do

• Hospitality
• Retail
• Aged care
• Farm work

The minimum wage here is among the highest anywhere, which is why part-time work covers a genuine share of living costs.

Plan your budget as though you will earn nothing in the first two months. Finding a job takes longer than anyone expects, and a visa officer will not accept part-time income as proof of funds either.

When to start

Work backwards from the intake month. Applications close roughly three months before, and the visa takes another six to twelve weeks after that. For a February intake, the sensible starting point is about six months earlier.