Overview Australia

Capital: Canberra

Population: Around 25.7 million (2021 Estimate)

Ethnic Composition: European 72.7%, Asian 12.4%, Indigenous Australians 3.3%, Middle Eastern/Latin American/African 3.0%, Pacific Islanders 0.8%, Other 7.8%

GDP per Capita: $56,673 (USD)

Language: English (Official)

Religion: Christianity (Catholicism, Anglicanism), Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, others, non-religious

• Students pursuing valid higher study programs -masters or bachelors - can work part-time, up to 40 hours per fortnight, while their courses are in session.
• This arrangement allows students to balance their academic commitments with practical work experience.
• Spouses of Masters students enjoy full-time work rights, providing them with opportunities to pursue employment opportunities in Australia.

Visa and stay back options

• Bachelor's degree graduates can stay back for up to 2 years after completing their studies.
• For Master's by coursework, students can extend their stay by an additional 2 years beyond the initial 2-year period.
• Master's by research students have a stay-back option for up to 3 years, while PhD students can remain in Australia for up to 4 years after completing their studies.

• Diplomas, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees.
• Professional certifications and vocational qualifications.

International Students need to clear any of the following tests to prove their eligibility for admission. 

• TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language
• PTE: Pearson Test of English (Academic)
• IELTS: International English Language Testing System

Tuition fee for Undergrad: AUD 20,000-45,000/year; Postgrad: AUD 22,000-50,000/year.

Living expenses: AUD 18,000-25,000/year.

Primary intakes to majority of the programs happen in February, July and November.

• International students are eligible to apply for a variety of university funded scholarships. Some of the popular ones include University of Sydney International Scholarships, Macquarie University International Scholarships, Flinders International Postgraduate Scholarships, University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships