🇦🇺Australia
Seven universities in the global top 100, a minimum wage of AUD 24 an hour and a 2 to 3 year work visa after graduation.
Seven universities in the world’s top 100, a minimum wage above AUD 24 an hour and a 2 to 3 year work visa after graduation, a springboard to permanent residency: Australia is a life plan as much as a study plan.
Why Australia?
- The academic eliteMelbourne, Sydney, ANU, Monash: the “Group of Eight” rivals the world’s best universities in research and reputation.
- Student work that actually pays48 hours per fortnight during term, unlimited during holidays, at more than AUD 24/hr: a student job covers a real share of your budget.
- The 485 visa after graduation2 years of unrestricted work after a bachelor’s or master’s, 3 years after a PhD: time to build the experience that leads to permanent residency.
- A points system you can readAn Australian degree, local experience and an in-demand occupation: the path to permanent residency is clearly mapped.
Admission requirements
- Baccalaureate with a strong record (bachelor’s) or a bachelor’s degree with transcripts (master’s)
- Proof of English: IELTS 6.0 to 6.5 depending on the programme
- Motivation letter and references for selective programmes
- A “Genuine Student” statement explaining your plans
- Proof of funds: around AUD 29,700 per year in living costs on top of tuition
- Mandatory Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
The student visa (Subclass 500) is applied for online once you receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE): AUD 2,000 in fees, 4 to 6 weeks of processing and a decisive Genuine Student statement, which we write together.
Your monthly budget at a glance
| Expense (outside Sydney) | Range |
|---|---|
| Housing (residence hall or flatshare) | AUD 600 – 1,100 |
| Food | AUD 400 – 600 |
| Transport | AUD 80 – 150 |
| Health cover (OSHC) | AUD 40 – 60 |
| Phone, internet & extras | AUD 80 – 120 |
| Going out & leisure | AUD 150 – 300 |
| Estimated total | AUD 1,500 – 2,200 /month |
Sydney and Melbourne run AUD 1,900 – 2,800 a month, but a student job at minimum wage (AUD 24/hr) brings in AUD 2,000 to 2,500 per month.
Frequently asked questions
Can I work during my studies?
Yes: 48 hours per fortnight during term and without limit during holidays, with the same pay rights as Australians.
How does the 485 visa work?
Within 6 months of graduating, you get 2 years (bachelor’s/master’s) or 3 years (research/PhD) of unrestricted work with no sponsor required: the launchpad to permanent residency.
What is the Genuine Student statement?
A mandatory part of the visa application explaining your background, your choice of Australia and your intentions. It is decisive: we work through it with you line by line.
Which scholarships can I aim for?
University merit scholarships, and for research the RTP programme, which covers tuition with a stipend of around AUD 38,000 a year: an Australian PhD can be free.
Is permanent residency realistic?
Yes, for qualified profiles: an Australian degree + local experience through the 485 + an in-demand occupation = a strong case for the 189/190/491 visas.
Figures and rules verified at the time of publication: fees, scholarships and visa conditions change regularly. Every detail is confirmed with you, up to date, during the consultation.
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