Australia is the sixth largest country, known for its safe, multicultural environment, and offers part-time job opportunities for students. Programs of study include pathways to bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and a simplified visa framework enhances the application process. Students can gain work rights and potentially obtain permanent residency after meeting specific criteria, with tuition fees ranging from AUD 19,000 to 26,000 per year.

1. DESTINATION
AUSTRALIA

3. Large land area, sixth largest country in the world and has
the lowest population density per square kilometer.
Safe learning environment.
Multicultural society.
Relatively warm climate.
Standard of living & cost is viable.
Part time job opportunities are available.
 IELTS,TOEFL, PTE & CAE scores are acceptable.

4.  ELICOS (Pre-sessional English) programs are available.
 World class qualification.
 Students can work 40 hours per fortnight when the course is in
session and 40 hrs/week during scheduled course breaks.
 Chances of getting Permanent Residence by gathering 60 points.
 Introduction of new Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF)
has simplified the visa process.
 Post Study Work Visa of 2 years for the students who complete at least
2 academic years of degree (Masters or Bachelors) in Australia.
 If students study in Regional areas in Australia they get 5 extra points
which support in achieving 60 points for PR.

5.  Colleges
 Public Colleges
 Private Colleges Offering
• English language courses,
• Vocational (work-training) courses,
• University pathway programs and Bachelors degrees.
 Universities
 Offering majorly Master’s & Bachelor’s degrees.

6.  These are research intensive universities and are
amongst the oldest in Australia.
 They are regularly listed towards the top of any ranking
scheme that includes Australian universities.
 They also:
 receive over 70% of national research grants,
 employ 80% of university researchers,
 produce 60% of research publications,
 generate 80% of the most highly cited university
publications.
• Group of 8(Go8)

7.  This is a grouping of five
universities that share a
common focus regarding the
practical application of
tertiary studies and research.
 The members are:
 Curtin University of
Technology
 University of South Australia
 RMIT University
 University of Technology
Sydney
 Queensland University of
Technology

8. International Rankings

9. Business,
Management &
Accounting
Engineering
& Project
Management
Information
Technology &
Computer Science
MBBS,
Nursing and Public
Health
Biotechnology
and Biomedical
Sciences
Hospitality
and
Tourism
Pharmacy
Education
and
Teaching
Architecture
& Urban
Planning
Popular Courses

11.  Academic Requirement
• Minimum 60% in class 12th
 IELTS Requirement
• Overall 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
 Tuition Fees
 • AUD 19000 to 26000/year
 Intakes
• February,July & October

12. COMPLETED
LEVEL
Year 12 leads to
STUDY OPTION(S)
• Foundation program.
• Diploma.
• University undergraduate (if acceptable results)
Diploma leads to • Undergraduate program in year 2 at the University
depending on the recognition by University.
Bachelors Degree
leads to
• Bachelors (Honours) degree
• A postgraduate qualification
Study options after completing different
levels of education

13. IELTS/ TOEFL/ PTE / CAE - all are accepted in Australia.
Each university has different parameters to check the equivalence of TOEFL/PTE.
It is suggested to check the respective university website for correct requirement.
IELTS 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9.0
TOEFL 35 46 60 79 94 102 110 115 118
PTE 36 42 50 58 65 73 79 83 86
CAE 41 47 52 58 67 74 80 87 93
Illustrative comparison of English
Language Proficiency Tests

14.  Academics
• Diploma: Minimum 60% in class 12th.
• Bachelors: Minimum academic percentage required is around 60% +
in class 12th
 for the students from CBSE board and 65% + for ICSE/State Board.
• Masters: Minimum academic percentage in a Bachelors degree
should be second class if the University is falling under section 1 and
2 of the NOOSR guidelines or first class if the university is falling
under the section 3 of the NOOSR guidelines.
• Foundation/Packaged program are available for the students who are
not directly eligible for the Bachelors Program.

15.  English Language Requirement:
 Diploma: Overall 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
 Bachelors: Overall 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
 Masters: Overall 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
Pre-sessional English Language Program (ELICOS/EAP) is available in
Australian Universities for the students not meeting the IELTS
requirements of the University. We can offer English Language program
up to 10 weeks maximum at present. Minimum acceptable IELTS score is
overall 6 with no bands less than 5 (for the offer to be packaged with
ELICOS.

16. IELTS Coaching Rs. 5050
IELTS Exam Fees Rs. 11300
Tuition Fees of University for 2 years (A$ 50000) Rs. 2500000
Living cost Rs. 1000000
Airfare from India to Australia Rs. 50000
Visa Fees Rs. 29200
Total Expenses Rs. 3595350
Less Part Time Earnings Rs. 1560000
Net Cost Rs. 2035350
Scholarships Limited for high academics.
Nature of part time jobs Off campus 40 hours/fortnight.
Total money to be spent by student Rs. 2000000

17. Total funds to be shown
for visa are as per the
table.
•Tuition fees
•Amount of living
& travel is standard
amount decided by the
Australian High
Commission.
Expenses Per Person Amount required in
AUD
Travel Student AUD 2000
Family
members
One return air
fare
per person
Tuition Student 1 year Course
fees
(as per offer
letter)
Children aged
5-18
AUD 8000/year
Living Student AUD 19830/year
Partner AUD 694/year
First child AUD 2970/year
Each other
child
AUD 2970/year
Financial Requirement for
Australian Student Visa

18. Requirements:
To get a student visa, the student:
• Should have a valid passport.
• Should have an unconditional offer letter & an e-COE for the course. If the
student’s final year/semester result is pending and the intake is approaching,
universities can issue a conditional COE on the basis of the students performance in
the past years of the degree course. Visa can be filed on the basis of a conditional
COE. However, the student needs to provide the final result before enrolment.
• Submit a student visa application
• Pay the application fees of A$550 using a credit card equivalent to Rs. 29,200.
• Should have the required amount of funds through education loan or funds in
savings account/FDs, 3 months old (preferred, not mandatory).
• The current exchange rate considered for calculating the funds is: A$ 1 = Rs. 59

19. 1. Are gaps in education acceptable?
Ans: Gaps after/between education are acceptable, provided the student has some work
experience and proper documents like salary account statements/Form 16 for the same
duration to justify the experience or some justifiable explanation for the gap (like medical
reason etc.)
2. Are Scholarships available in Australia for International students?
Ans: Yes. But below points need to be considered:
 Not all universities provide scholarships.
 Scholarships are available for exceptional profiles (students scoring 65-80% throughout)
 Approximately 10-25% scholarships are given to International students.
3. Are Australian Degrees recognized in India or worldwide?
Ans: Yes.
As Indian degrees are recognized in Australia, similarly Australian degrees are recognized
in India. Australian universities are recognized worldwide with almost 21 universities among
the top 400 universities in the world.
4. What are the work rights of students?
Ans: Students can work for 40 hrs per fortnight during sessions and 40 hrs per week during
vacations. In case students have not exhausted 20 hrs of part time work hours in a week,
they can utilize that in next week, such that any two weeks clubbed should not exceed 40
hrs.
FAQs

20. 5. Can student start working as soon as they reach in Australia?
Ans. No.
Student cannot start working immediately. They can work only after course
commencement.
6. Can Dependent(accompanying applicant) work in Australia?
Ans: Yes.
Dependents can work full time i.e., 40 hrs per week after the student’s course
commencement.
7. Can a student change an education provider after reaching Australia?
Ans. If the student has not completed 6 months of principal course, and wants to
change his education provider, he requires to have permission of existing
education provider in order to transfer to another education provider. Moreover,
student’s must remain enrolled in courses of the same Australian Qualification
Framework (AQF level) (or higher) i.e. no downgrading from Bachelor to
Advanced Diploma will be permitted.