Southern Cross University

For international students, the average first-year tuition cost to study in Australia is as follows: 

Undergraduate: AUD 20,000 - 50,000 (INR 11,25,764.99 - 28,14,150.26)

Postgraduate: AUD 20,000 - 40,000 (INR 11,25,764.99 - 22,51,661.99)

MBA: AUD 80,000 - 1,00,000 (INR 42,63,668 - INR 56,74,961.00)

Average On-Campus Accommodation Fees in Australia: AUD 1,400 - AUD 2,500 (INR 74,614 - INR 1,33,239)

Average Off-Campus Accommodation Fees in Australia: AUD 480 and AUD 1760 (INR 25,582 - INR 93,800)

Food Expenses: AUD 254 - AUD 356 (INR 13,537 - INR 18,973)

English Proficiency Exams to Study in Australia

IELTS: 6.5 - 7.0

TOEFL iBT: 85 - 100

PTE: 64 - 77

Duolingo English Test: 95 - 120 and higher

CAE: 60 - 79+

Admission Tests to Study in Australia

GMAT: 600 - 695

SAT: 1200 - 1500+

ACT: 28+

ISAT: A minimum score of 60 is required 

GAMSAT: 59 - 76 is required

UCAT: 2810+

NEET: minimum 50 percentile 

Part-Time Job Rules for International Students in Australia

• The legal minimum hourly salary for simple work requiring no special skills is AUD 18.93 (INR 1014). Students may be able to earn between AUD 50 and AUD 80 (INR 2679 - INR 4286) per hour for jobs that need any additional skills.

• While the university is in session, international students with a valid student visa can work upto 20 hours per week. There is no restriction on the number of hours an international student can work during recognised school holidays.

• Students must follow a set of study guidelines that the Australian government has authorised.

• Overseas Student Health Coverage is mandatory for all students (OSHC).

Types of Part-Time Jobs in Australia

There are two ways international students can get part-time jobs in Australia. They can either look for on-campus jobs or off-campus jobs.

On-Campus Jobs: On-campus jobs are available inside the university campus and are perfect for students as they can apply in different departments within their proximity. 

Off-Campus Jobs: Off-campus jobs are relatively easy but not always in proximity. These jobs include office boy, receptionist, waiter/ waitress, call centre maintenance, data entry, etc.

Students can also hunt for part-time work in a variety of professions, including:

• Hospitality sector (including housekeeping)

• Agricultural work 

• Sales and telemarketing (call centre)

• Administration

• Tutor; skill or language exchange

• Retail/sales jobs in supermarkets, departmental stores

• Food and Beverage industry

International students can stay, work, or look for work in Australia after they graduate with a post-study work visa. The length of their stay varies depending on their qualifications and study location. There are 3 types of post-study work visa options that may be available to international students.

• Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) – Post-Study Work Stream: This visa is for international students who have just graduated with an approved qualification from an Australian educational institution, regardless of their field of study, and permits them to stay in Australia for a period of 2 to 4 years.

• Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) – Graduate Work Stream: This visa is for international students who have earned skills and credentials in jobs on the skilled occupation list. The skills and credentials are generally closely tied to occupations in demand in the Australian labour market in the medium to long term. The stay may last up to 18 months.

• Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476): This visa is for international students who have earned engineering degrees from a certain educational institution in the past two years. The stay duration is up to 18 months.

Here’s our top-searched guide to know more about the Australia Work Permit! 

Here are the different application costs for different types of student visas that an international student requires to study in Australia:

• Student visa (subclass 500): AUD 620 + AUD 470 (INR 33,224 + INR 25,185) if 18 and above or + AUD 155 (INR 8,306) if under 18

• Independent ELICOS Visa (Subclass 570): AUD 535 (INR 28,669)

• Vocational Education and Training Sector Visa (subclass 572): AUD 620 (INR 33,224)

• Higher Education Sector Visa (Subclass 573): AUD 535 (INR 28,669)

• Postgraduate Research Sector Visa (Subclass 574): AUD 535 (INR 28,669)

• Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 580): AUD 535 (INR 28,669)

• Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485): AUD 1650 (INR 88,418)

• Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476): AUD 405 (INR 21702)

Step 1: Fill out the online visa application form (guided by an AUG counsellor).

Check that the balance on your credit card is in Australian dollars. 

Step 2: You cannot complete the application without paying the required Visa application fee.

Step 3: Create a Medical Referral Letter and schedule a medical examination once you've applied. A physician must perform the check-up on the Australian Immigration panel (hospital/clinic).

Step 4: Make a Biometrics appointment (if necessary). Use your Immi login account to submit any new papers.

Step 5: If your application is approved, Immigration will send you a student visa by email or mail. Australian student visas are electronic, unlike those in most other countries. As a result, your passport will not have any Visa grant labels, stickers, or stamps.

Some of the top high paying job industries in Australia for international students are as follows:

• Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers

• Finance and Banking

• Engineering, IT 

• Accounting 

• Management Consulting

• Medicine and Life Sciences

• Construction 

• Hospitality and Tourism 

• Education (Teachers/Professors/Trainers)

Australia is one of the top three study abroad destinations in the world because of its pioneering developments. Aside from the Group Eight Universities, the island country is home to some of the best academic institutions in the world, providing high-quality education in a variety of subjects. In addition, Australia is the birthplace of world-famous innovations such as Wifi and Google Maps.

Australia is a wealthy nation with a market-based economy with a fairly high gross domestic product and per capita income, with a GDP of roughly A$1.40 Trillion, ranking 13th in the world, and a PPP of AUD 52,203. Its economy is based on the service sector and commodity exports. According to Statista, Australia’s Real GDP growth rate is expected to be 2.75% in 2022.