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Study abroad → PR · Australia

Study in Australia, with a plan to stay.

Strong graduate work rights, regional incentives and a clear line from study to skilled migration. The student visa now costs A$2,500, you show A$29,710 a year for living costs, and the 485 graduate visa gives two to three years of work for most degree graduates.

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🏁Route to PR485 → 189 · 190 · 491

Your route from study to permanent residence.

  1. 01500

    Student visa

    Full-time study at a CRICOS-registered provider; A$2,500 charge from 1 July 2026.

  2. 02485

    Temporary Graduate

    Post-study work rights; up to 18 months vocational, usually 2–3 years for degrees.

  3. 03189 · 190 · 491

    Skilled visa

    Points-tested PR, or regional provisional first. Skills in Demand 482 to 186 is the employer route.

  4. 04PR

    Permanent residence

    Then citizenship after the residence requirement.

Course choice decides your skills assessment and points later, so we check the PR route before you pick a course.

Rules change often. We confirm the current requirements for your case at assessment.

The essentials for Australia.

Tuition
Set by each provider; commonly A$30,000–A$54,000 a year (about ₹20–36 lakh)
Funds to show
A$29,710 a year for living costs (about ₹19.9 lakh), plus tuition and travel
Post-study work
Subclass 485: up to 18 months for vocational, usually 2–3 years for degrees
Intakes
February and July, with some November starts
  • CRICOS-registered provider and Confirmation of Enrolment required

    Only courses on the CRICOS register can be studied on a student visa. After you accept an offer and pay the deposit, the provider issues a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), which you need to lodge the visa.

  • Show A$29,710 a year for living costs, plus tuition and travel

    The annual living-cost amount is A$29,710 for the student (about ₹19.9 lakh at ₹67 to the dollar), with more for a partner or children, on top of first-year tuition and travel. The figure comes from a law-firm summary of the 2026 minimums, because the Home Affairs page would not load for us, so we confirm it again before you lodge. What matters most is that the source of the money is genuine and documented.

  • The Student visa charge is A$2,500 from 1 July 2026, and the 485 is A$5,750

    The charge is set by the date you lodge. The Student visa rose from A$2,000 to A$2,500 for most applicants, about ₹1.7 lakh, and the Temporary Graduate (485) charge rose from A$4,600 to A$5,750, about ₹3.9 lakh. Family members pay separately, and reduced charges apply for some groups, so we confirm the figure on your lodgement day.

  • Work up to 48 hours a fortnight in term, and unlimited hours in scheduled breaks

    Student visa holders can work up to 48 hours a fortnight while their course is in session and without limit during scheduled course breaks. Part-time income helps with living costs but cannot be used to meet the funds requirement.

  • New international student numbers are capped, so allocations matter

    The government has confirmed a National Planning Level of 295,000 new international students for 2027, the same as 2026. Each provider has its own allocation, so we check that your provider still has places for your intake before you pay a deposit.

Institutions students often apply to.

A starting point, not a shortlist. Your shortlist is built from your academics, budget and PR goal.

  • University of Melbourne
  • University of Sydney
  • UNSW Sydney
  • Monash University
  • University of Queensland
  • Australian National University
  • University of Adelaide
  • University of Western Australia
  • University of Technology Sydney
  • Macquarie University

Visas we handle for Australia.

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Before you fly and after you land.

Everything around the offer letter for Australia, arranged through vetted providers.

  • Accommodation
  • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
  • Education loans
  • IELTS / PTE / TOEFL / Duolingo
  • Forex & bank account
  • SIM card
  • Airport pickup
  • Scholarships
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Free cost calculator

What will Australia cost you each month?

Rent, food and tuition by city, in rupees, checked against the visa funds rule.

Work out my budget

Scholarships

Scholarships for studying in Australia

Sydney Scholars India Scholarship Program, university awards and more: what each is worth in rupees, who realistically gets it and when to apply for 2027.

Australia scholarship guide

How we help you into Australia.

Your timeline for Australia, counted back from the intake — so you always know what happens next.

  1. 12 months before

    Profile & course mapping

    Courses matched to occupations that can lead to a skills assessment and PR later.

  2. 9–10 months

    Applications & offers

    Applications to 3–5 CRICOS providers, with provider allocation and Genuine Student questions checked.

  3. 6 months

    Funds & Genuine Student

    Funds evidence for A$29,710, sponsor documents and your Genuine Student statement prepared together.

  4. 3–4 months

    CoE & Subclass 500

    Tuition deposit, CoE, OSHC and the visa lodged as one consistent file.

  5. 1 month

    Pre-departure

    Accommodation, forex, SIM and airport pickup arranged.

  6. First semester

    Land & plan PR

    TFN, bank account, part-time work rules and your 485 and PR timeline.

Planning to study in Australia?

Send your details and we will come back with a realistic shortlist, a full first-year cost and the likely route to PR.

The more context you give, the more useful the first conversation will be.

Australia questions

How much does it cost to study in Australia from India?
Tuition is set by each provider. As a planning range, most international courses cost roughly A$30,000–A$54,000 a year (about ₹20–36 lakh at ₹67 to the dollar), with medicine and some specialist courses higher. Living costs run roughly A$1,900–A$3,200 a month depending on the city (about ₹1.3–2.1 lakh), with Sydney at the top, plus Overseas Student Health Cover. These are our planning ranges rather than official figures, so we confirm tuition for each course on your shortlist.
How much money do I need to show for an Australian student visa?
First-year tuition, travel and the annual living-cost amount, which is A$29,710 for the student (about ₹19.9 lakh), with more for a partner or children. We source that figure from a law-firm summary of the 2026 minimums because the Home Affairs page did not load for us, so we confirm it again before you lodge. What matters most is that the source of the money is genuine and documented.
What does the Australian student visa cost, and what is OSHC?
From 1 July 2026 the Student visa charge is A$2,500 for most applicants, up from A$2,000 (about ₹1.7 lakh at ₹67 to the dollar), set by your lodgement date. Overseas Student Health Cover is mandatory health insurance for the full length of your visa, and we plan roughly A$750 a year (about ₹50,000) for it. We compare providers and arrange it before you lodge.
What is the Genuine Student requirement, and when should I apply?
It replaced the old GTE test for applications lodged on or after 23 March 2024. You answer questions about your background, why you chose this course and provider, and how it fits your future, and your answers must match the rest of your file. The main intakes are February and July, with some November starts, so start preparing 9 to 12 months ahead.
How many hours can I work while studying in Australia?
Up to 48 hours a fortnight while your course is in session, and unlimited hours during scheduled course breaks. Part-time income helps with living costs but cannot be used to meet the funds requirement.
How long is the post-study work visa (485) in Australia?
The 485 stays vary by stream and qualification: up to 18 months in the Post-Vocational Education Work stream, usually two years after a bachelor's or coursework master's, and three years after a research master's or PhD, with extra time possible for some regional study. You must generally be 35 or under when you apply. The charge is A$5,750 from 1 July 2026 (about ₹3.9 lakh), and you cannot change streams after you apply.
Does studying in Australia lead to PR?
Not automatically. PR depends on your occupation, a skills assessment and points, with 65 points the minimum and invitations competitive. The main routes are the skilled independent (189), state-nominated (190) and regional (491) visas, or an employer route through Skills in Demand 482 and then 186. Australian study, regional study and a Professional Year can all add points, so course choice matters from day one.
Can my partner come with me, and what has been announced about family members?
Partners and children can usually be included for now, and a partner's work rights depend on your course level. The government has announced that most new student and 485 applicants will no longer be able to include family members, with exceptions including some PhD students, but this is not yet law and has no start date. We check the position when you apply.

Let's map your global pathway

A first consultation covers eligibility, realistic timelines, total cost and the tax consequences of the move. You leave with a written plan, not a brochure.

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