Study in Australia

Build Your Global Career with Australian Education

Australia is one of the top international student destinations, offering world-class education, global career opportunities, multicultural lifestyle and a strong qualification framework.

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Quick Facts

Australia at a Glance

Location

Southern Hemisphere between the Pacific and Indian Oceans.

Population

Approximately 25.4 million.

Government

Federal, Parliamentary and Constitutional Monarchy.

Capital

Canberra.

Primary Language

English.

Currency

Australian Dollar (AUD).

States & Territories

Explore Australia’s Study Destinations

Australia has six states and two territories offering excellent education, lifestyle and career opportunities.

New South Wales

Australia's largest economy is home to leading universities, vocational education and training providers, schools and immense research opportunities. Sydney is also among the world’s best student cities.

Queensland

Queensland nurtures talent, builds innovation and launches global careers through leading education providers across diverse cities and towns.

South Australia

A state with diverse communities, beautiful landscapes, thriving industries, affordable living and universities ranked among the top 2% globally.

Tasmania

Tasmania offers a unique student experience, world-class outdoor research opportunities, eco-tourism, hospitality and clean air.

Victoria

Victoria values education highly. Melbourne is one of the world’s best student cities and is home to universities, TAFEs and private providers.

Western Australia

Australia’s STEM hub and engineering capital offers strong student experience through universities and the cosmopolitan city of Perth.

Australian Capital Territory

Canberra offers educational and cultural institutions, innovation, decision-making opportunities and strong employment outcomes.

Northern Territory

International students study in schools, vocational education colleges, English language colleges and Charles Darwin University.

Education System

Australian Education System

Australia has more than 1200 institutions and 22,000 courses, and is home to seven universities in QS world rankings.

Primary Education
Secondary Education
Tertiary Education
AQF

Australian Qualifications Framework

The Australian Qualifications Framework was established in 1995 and covers qualifications from tertiary education, vocational education and training, along with school-leaving certificates.

It links school, vocational and university qualifications into one national system, making it easier to move between courses and institutions while meeting visa requirements.

Course Levels

Course Levels & Duration

Australia offers courses in humanities, social science, art, design, business, technology, science and more. Major intakes are February and July, with smaller intakes like January, March, June and November.

Undergraduate Courses

ProgramDuration
Associate Degree2 years
Undergraduate Degree3–5 years
Undergraduate Honours4 years
Integrated Courses4 years

Postgraduate Courses

ProgramDuration
Graduate Certificate6 months
Graduate Diploma1 year
Taught Masters12–24 months
Masters by Research2 years
Research Masters / PhD3–4 years
Finances Involved

Tuition Fees & Living Expenses

Tuition Fees

  • Undergraduate: AUD 20,000–45,000/year
  • Postgraduate: AUD 22,000–50,000/year
  • Doctoral Degree: AUD 18,000–42,000/year

Living Expenses

  • Accommodation: AUD 110–280/week
  • Private Accommodation: AUD 95–215/week
  • Bills: AUD 10–20/week
  • Food/Housekeeping: AUD 140–280/week
  • Internet/Mobile: AUD 15–30/week
  • Transport: AUD 30–60/week

Scholarships

Universities, private organisations and government bodies offer scholarships, bursaries, grants, fellowships and financial awards to deserving students.

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Why Study in Australia?

Top Reasons Students Choose Australia

Preferred Destination

Australia is the third most preferred international student destination in the world.

International Students

Australia is home to nearly 700,000 international students.

Top Universities

Australia has seven of the world’s top 100 universities.

High Satisfaction

International students report almost 90% satisfaction for living and study experience.

Scholarship Investment

The Australian Government has invested over A$300 million in scholarships for international students.

Work While Studying

Students can work part-time during semester and full-time during semester breaks as per rules.

1200+

Institutions

22K+

Courses

700K

International Students

7

Top 100 Universities

Did You Know?

Interesting Facts About Australia

1. Wi-Fi, penicillin, black box flight recorder, Earth Hour and cochlear implant are linked with Australian university graduates.

2. Australia has the world’s longest golf course, measuring more than 850 miles.

3. Australia is home to 21 of the world’s 25 most venomous snakes.

4. The Great Barrier Reef is the planet’s most massive living structure.

5. More than 300 languages and dialects are spoken in Australia, including Indigenous languages.

6. The Australian Alps get more snow than the Swiss Alps.

Post Study Options

Career Opportunities After Study

Students may be eligible to undertake post-study work to put their newly gained knowledge to use and gain local work experience. Education providers and government bodies help connect students with potential employers through career fairs, employment hubs, job boards and industry networking events.

If you are considering staying in Australia and working after your current visa expires, you may need to apply for a new visa. The best pathway depends on your situation.

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