🇦🇺 Study in Australia – Complete Guide

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🎓 University Options

Australia is known for its high-quality education, research opportunities, and strong post-study immigration routes.

Types of Institutions:

• Group of Eight (Go8) Universities – Top-tier (e.g., University of Sydney, UNSW, Monash, ANU)
• Public Universities – High-quality, government-funded
• Private Colleges – Affordable, flexible entry, vocational programs

Popular Study Fields:

• Business & Management
• Information Technology
• Engineering & Construction
• Nursing & Health Sciences
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Education & Early Childhood

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🏙️ Best Cities for Students

• Sydney – Business hub, top universities, lifestyle
• Melbourne – Cultural capital, top for international students
• Brisbane – Affordable and growing job market
• Adelaide – Low cost of living, high PR chances
• Perth – High migration points, less competition
• Canberra – Academic city, Go8 university

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💰 Tuition Fees

Program Type	Estimated Cost (Per Year)
Diploma/TAFE	AUD $10,000 – $17,000
Bachelor’s	AUD $20,000 – $35,000
Master’s	AUD $22,000 – $40,000
MBA/Medicine	AUD $35,000 – $60,000+

🎓 Scholarships available for high achievers and regional campus applicants.

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🏦 Bank Statement Requirement

• Proof of AUD $24,505 (living cost) + 1-year tuition fee
• Funds must be in student’s or parent’s account
• Maintained for 3–6 months before visa lodgement
• Strong financial documents increase visa success

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🛂 Visa Process (Subclass 500)

• Visa Type: Subclass 500 – Student Visa
• Processing Time: 4 to 8 weeks (can vary)
• Key Documents:
  • COE (Confirmation of Enrollment)
  • Financial Proof
  • SOP (Statement of Purpose)
  • IELTS/TOEFL/PTE score (usually 6.0+)

🟢 Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Statement is a crucial part of the application.

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💼 Work Rights During Study

• ✅ 48 hours/fortnight (20–24 hrs/week) during semester
• ✅ Full-time during breaks/holidays
• ✅ Spouses of Master’s or PhD students can work full-time

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🛬 Post-Study Work Visa (485)

• Stay Back Options (Post-Study Work Stream):
  • Bachelor’s & Master’s → 2 to 4 years
  • PhD → Up to 6 years
  • Extra time if you studied in Regional Area

No job offer required to apply.

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🇦🇺 Australia PR Route for International Students

1. Study in a PR-eligible field (e.g., IT, Engineering, Healthcare)
2. Apply for Temporary Graduate Visa (485) after graduation
3. Gain experience + apply for PR under:
   • Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
   • State-Sponsored Visa (190)
   • Regional Visa (491 → 191)
4. Requirements:
   • Points (age, English, degree, experience, etc.)
   • Skill assessment
   • EOI (Expression of Interest) in SkillSelect

🏠 PR leads to Citizenship after 4 years of legal stay (including 1 year as a PR).

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⚠️ Challenges

• 🏠 High rent and living costs in Sydney/Melbourne
• 📋 Competitive visa screening (SOP & GTE are critical)
• 📝 High PR competition for common fields (e.g., Business)

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✅ Ideal For

• Students looking for high-quality education + migration
• Those pursuing Engineering, Nursing, or IT for PR
• Families — due to full-time spouse work rights

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