Oceania · Canberra · Australian Dollar (AUD)
Australia — sunshine, salaries and a points-tested path to stay.
Group-of-Eight universities, post-study work visas of 2–4 years, the world’s highest minimum wage and a skilled-migration system that rewards planning.
2–4 yrs
Post-study work
AUD 24/hr
Min wage
Points-tested
PR system
48 hrs/fortnight
Work rights
Overview
Australia blends top-50 universities with an enviable quality of life. Seven of its universities rank in the world’s top 100, and cities like Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane routinely top global liveability indexes.
The Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa grants 2–3 years of full work rights after graduation — longer in regional areas. Combined with the points-tested skilled migration program (subclass 189/190/491), Australia offers one of the clearest study-to-PR ladders available.
Student work rights of 48 hours per fortnight at the world’s highest minimum wage mean students genuinely offset living costs while gaining local experience.
Why Australia
- Post-study work visa of 2–3 years (up to 4+ in regional areas)
- Points-tested PR independent of any employer
- Highest minimum wage among major destinations (~AUD 24/hr)
- 48 hours per fortnight student work rights
- Overseas Student Health Cover keeps healthcare simple
- Large Indian community and direct flights from major Indian cities
Opportunities
Study. Work. Visit.
Study
- Group of Eight research universities (Melbourne, Sydney, ANU, UNSW, Monash)
- 2-year masters that maximise post-study work eligibility
- Strong programs in nursing, engineering, IT and accounting — all migration-relevant
- February and July intakes, with November options at several universities
Work
- Skilled Independent (189) and State Nominated (190) PR visas
- Skills in Demand visa for employer-sponsored roles
- Regional (491) pathway with extra points and dedicated quotas
- Strong demand in healthcare, construction, trades and IT
Visit
- Visitor visa (subclass 600) for stays of 3, 6 or 12 months
- Online lodgement with typical processing under a month
- Genuine-visitor evidence (funds, ties, itinerary) is key
Visa Routes
Every route, mapped.
Processing times, validity, costs and core requirements for each Australia visa category.
Student Visa (subclass 500)
StudySingle visa for all study levels at CRICOS-registered providers, with 48 hrs/fortnight work rights.
- Processing
- 2–7 weeks
- Validity
- Course duration + 1–2 months
- Cost
- AUD 1,600
- CoE from CRICOS provider
- Genuine Student statement
- Funds evidence
- OSHC cover
- English test scores
Temporary Graduate (subclass 485)
WorkFull work rights for 2–3 years post-graduation (longer regionally) — the springboard to skilled PR.
- Processing
- 4–12 weeks
- Validity
- 2–4 years by qualification/location
- Cost
- AUD 2,235
- Recent eligible qualification
- IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent)
- Under 35 (most streams)
- Health insurance
Visitor Visa (subclass 600)
TouristTourism and family-visit stays of 3–12 months, lodged online.
- Processing
- 2–4 weeks
- Validity
- Up to 12 months
- Cost
- AUD 195+
- Genuine visit purpose
- Funds for stay
- Ties to India
- Health/character as requested
Skilled Migration (189/190/491)
PrPoints-tested permanent residency through SkillSelect — no employer required.
- Processing
- 6–18 months end-to-end
- Validity
- Permanent (491: 5-year provisional → PR)
- Cost
- AUD 4,765 + skills assessment
- Occupation on skilled list
- Positive skills assessment
- 65+ points (competitive: 80+)
- Under 45
- Competent-Proficient English
Dependent / Partner Inclusion
DependentPartners join student and skilled visas with work rights; children access school enrolment.
- Processing
- Processed with principal application
- Validity
- Matches principal applicant
- Cost
- AUD 1,190+ per dependant
- Relationship evidence
- Additional funds per dependant
- Health cover for the family
Cost breakdown
- Tuition / year
- AUD 28,000–45,000
- Living / year
- AUD 29,710 (visa requirement)
- Application fees
- AUD 1,600 student visa
- Proof of funds
- ≈ ₹25–35 lakh (first year)
Required documents
- Valid passport
- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from a CRICOS provider
- Genuine Student (GS) statement
- Proof of funds: first-year tuition + AUD 29,710 living costs
- IELTS/PTE scores meeting visa and course thresholds
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) policy
- Academic transcripts and work-experience letters
- Health examination and character (police) certificates
Eligibility requirements
- 60%+ academic record for most masters programs
- IELTS 6.0–6.5 (or PTE equivalent) by course level
- Genuine Student requirement — credible study and career logic
- Financial capacity for tuition, living and travel
Immigration pathways
- Study → 485 Temporary Graduate → Skilled PR (189/190/491)
- Direct skilled migration via SkillSelect points test
- State nomination programs aligned to occupation lists
- Employer-sponsored Skills in Demand → permanent residence
Universities
Institutions we place students at
University of Melbourne
Melbourne · Australia’s #1 across most disciplines
University of Sydney
Sydney · Graduate employability and research breadth
UNSW Sydney
Sydney · Engineering and the largest Indian alumni base
Monash University
Melbourne · Pharmacy, engineering and scale of programs
University of Queensland
Brisbane · Biotech, environment and sports science
Deakin University
Geelong/Melbourne · Industry placements and value tuition
Job market
Where the demand is
- Healthcare and aged care — chronic nationwide shortages
- Construction, engineering and skilled trades in every state
- IT and cybersecurity concentrated in Sydney and Melbourne
- Mining, energy and agriculture in WA and Queensland
Success Stories
Clients who chose Australia.
Frequently asked
Australia questions, answered straight
A structured statement showing your course choice fits your academic and career history, your understanding of costs, and your circumstances in India. It replaced the old GTE in 2024 — we draft and stress-test it with every client.
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