Study in Australia

Study in Australia

Gain internationally recognised degrees and unlock global career pathways

Why the Australia?

Australia offers globally ranked universities, generous post-study work rights, and a quality of life that makes it a destination worth staying in.

8 Universities in the Global QS Top 100

Sydney (#18), UNSW (#19), ANU (#30), Melbourne (#33), Monash (#37) and more all rank in the world's top 100.

Up to 4 Years of Post-Study Work Rights

Australia's Temporary Graduate Visa now offers up to 4 years for PhD, and 2 years for bachelor's graduates.

High Minimum Wage for Part-Time Work

Australia's minimum wage of AUD 24.95/hour is among the world's highest.

World's Most Liveable Cities - Consistently

Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane top Economist's Global Liveability Index.

Top 5 Globally for Research Commercialisation

Australia produces world-leading research in AI, medical science, sustainability, and agri-tech.

Top Universities in Australia

Australian National University campusRanking #30

Australian National University

Canberra, Australia

Min. IELTS Required6.5

The University of Sydney campusRanking #18

The University of Sydney

Camperdown, Australia

Min. IELTS Required6.5

The University of Queensland campusRanking #40

The University of Queensland

Brisbane, Australia

Min. IELTS Required6.5

University of New South Wales (UNSW) campusRanking #19

University of New South Wales (UNSW)

Kensington, Australia

Min. IELTS Required6.5

The University of Melbourne campusRanking #13

The University of Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia

Min. IELTS Required6.5

Top Courses to Study in Australia

Curtin University

Masters Artificial Intelligence

1 Year | Master's

Queensland University of Technology

Masters Data Science

2 Years | Master's

TAFE NSW

Bachelors Information Technology (Cyber and Network Security)

3 Years | Bachelor's

James Cook University

Masters Marine Biology

2 Years | Master's

Western Sydney University

Masters Sustainable Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management

1 Year | Master's

Intakes in
Australia 2026-27

Australian universities have two main intakes: February (Semester 1) and July (Semester 2), with a limited November intake for select programs.

July (Semester 2)

July – August 2026

Open Now – Apply

November

November – December 2026

Opening Soon – Limited

February (Semester 1)

February – March 2027

Opening Soon

Cost of Studying in Australia

Tuition fees and living costs vary by institution, location, and program. Use this as a planning guide.

Program Level

Foundation / PathwayAUD 14,000 - 24,000
Undergraduate (Bachelor's)AUD 22,000 - 45,000
Postgraduate (Master's)AUD 24,000 - 48,000
MBAAUD 30,000 - 70,000
PhD / DoctoralAUD 18,000 - 42,000

* Figures are indicative. Many PhD positions are fully funded via the Research Training Program (RTP). Approximate INR equivalent: AUD 1 ≈ ₹55.

Average Monthly Living Costs

SydneyAUD 2,200 - 3,200 / month
MelbourneAUD 2,000 - 3,000 / month
BrisbaneAUD 1,800 - 2,600 / month
PerthAUD 1,700 - 2,500 / month
AdelaideAUD 1,600 - 2,300 / month
CanberraAUD 1,800 - 2,700 / month

Cost Of Living

Sydney and Melbourne are expensive, but cities like Adelaide, Perth, and Brisbane are more affordable.

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Scholarships to Study

Australia offers generous scholarships for international students through government programs and top-ranked universities.

Fully Funded (tuition + living)

Australia Awards Scholarships

Students from developing countries for undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD in Australia

AUD $15,000/yr for regional study

Destination Australia Scholarships

International and domestic students choosing regional Australian universities/TAFE

Full fees + AUD $32,192/yr stipend

University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships

PhD and Master's by research students at University of Melbourne

Full fees + AUD $32,500/yr

Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships

Domestic and international PhD students at Australian universities

Up to 25% tuition fee reduction

ANU International Excellence Scholarship

High-achieving international students applying for ANU undergraduate or postgraduate programs

Partial to full tuition waiver

University of Sydney International Scholarships

International students applying for undergraduate or postgraduate coursework/research degrees

Popular cities in Australia

Sydney

Sydney

6+ Universities | 633+ Courses

Melbourne

Melbourne

9+ Universities | 471+ Courses

Brisbane

Brisbane

6+ Universities | 480+ Courses

Perth

Perth

454+ Courses

Adelaide

Adelaide

252+ Courses

Canberra

Canberra

212+ Courses

How to get your Australian Student Visa

A step-by-step guide to the Australian Student visa (subclass 500). Leverage Edu has a 98% Australia visa success rate.

  1. 01

    Receive University Offer

    Get a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from a CRICOS-registered Australian institution.

  2. 02

    Obtain Your CoE

    University issues your Confirmation of Enrolment after accepting the offer and paying the deposit.

  3. 03

    Submit Visa Application Online

    Apply online via ImmiAccount, pay the AUD 2,000 visa fee, and upload required documents.

  4. 04

    Attend Biometrics & Health Check

    Complete biometrics collection and undergo a medical examination at an approved panel physician.

  5. 05

    Await Visa Decision

    Standard processing: 4–6 weeks. Ensure all documents are complete for faster processing.

  6. 06

    Travel to Australia

    You can arrive up to 90 days before your course start date.

98%

Visa Success Rate

AUD 2,000

Visa Application Fee

4-6 Wks

Average Processing Time

2-4 Yrs

Graduate Route (PSW) Visa


Required Documents

Copy of a valid passport

Australian secondary school certificate of education (Year 12) or equivalent or Diploma / Advanced Diploma from the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector

ACT/SAT/LSAT for UG programs

GMAT/GRE scores for PG programs

English proficiency scores (TOEFL/IELTS)

Letters of Recommendation

CV/Resume/Essays

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Evidence of funds

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