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Study in Australia

English-taught degrees and vocational programmes in coastal cities and regional campuses.

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Find your study options in Australia

Australia offers English-taught degrees with main intakes in February and July. Sydney and Melbourne generally have higher living costs than regional campus locations. Entry requirements vary by course and institution.

Teaching language
English

Confirm your programme’s language and accepted evidence.

Programme starts
February · July

Starts and deadlines vary by programme.

Study budget
Plan your total costs

Compare tuition, living costs and initial expenses.

After graduation
Explore your next step

Work and residence options have their own conditions.

Our team can help you compare courses, understand entry requirements and build a shortlist around your qualifications and budget.

Explore courses in Australia

Start with a subject you enjoy. Explore selected programme examples, then compare study levels and teaching languages in the course directory.

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    Example programmes

    • Commerce and Information TechnologyDouble bachelor’s degree · Undergraduate
    • BusinessDiploma · AQF level 5 · Diploma
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Universities to explore

Explore university campuses and study options. Visit the official admissions pages for current programmes, entry requirements and fees.

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Plan your study budget

Your budget has three parts: tuition, day-to-day living and the costs of getting settled. Use the references below to start planning, then confirm the figures for your course and city.

Tuition & fee references

A published university example; other subjects, levels and institutions have different fees.

Living-cost planning range

AUD 30,000–45,000per year · single student

Monash’s published guidance for an international student’s living expenses. Tuition is additional.

Housing and lifestyle affect your total. The student visa financial requirement is assessed separately.

Monash: expenses and budgeting (opens in a new tab)

Fees vary by programme, year and legal status. A semester fee, annual fee and full-programme fee cover different periods. Confirm what is included, payment dates and refund terms with the institution.

Allow for initial expenses

Include application and visa charges, document preparation, insurance, travel and accommodation deposits. Ask what is included before paying; any agency service charge is separate from university and government fees.

Check funding early

Review scholarships with the university or award provider. Check eligibility, deadlines and what an award covers. Build your plan around confirmed funds.

Entry requirements & how to apply

Requirements depend on your qualification, citizenship and chosen programme. Check the university’s current instructions before preparing your application.

Academic entry requirements

Bachelor’s applicants usually need a secondary-school qualification accepted as equivalent to Australian Year 12. Master’s applicants generally need a related first degree.

Language & course requirements

Each university sets its English language requirements. Nursing, teaching and some health programmes may require higher scores than other degrees.

For a master’s degree

Check the recognised first degree, relevant subject background and grades required by the programme. Some courses also ask for professional experience, a portfolio, research proposal or an interview.

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Documents to prepare

  • Passport, qualification certificates and academic transcripts.
  • Accepted evidence of your programme’s teaching language.
  • A personal statement, references, portfolio or research proposal where requested.
  • Qualification assessment, legalisation and certified translations where required.

Qualification recognition

Check the university’s assessment of your school certificate or degree, required subjects and English evidence. Confirm that the course and provider are registered for international students on CRICOS.

Recognition, legalisation and translation are separate steps. Confirm each receiving authority’s requirements.

Choose your intake before you apply

February and July are common university starts, with other dates at selected providers. Check the course’s closing date, deposit terms and time needed to receive your Confirmation of Enrolment.

  1. Choose your programme

    Compare subjects, qualification, campus, teaching language and total cost. Confirm eligibility with the institution.

  2. Prepare and apply

    Check the application route, gather the required documents and complete any assessment by the course deadline.

  3. Plan your arrival

    After admission, follow the applicable immigration process and arrange funds, insurance and accommodation.

Visa, work & student life

Student visa · subclass 500

Check the subclass 500 requirements, including a Confirmation of Enrolment, applicable financial evidence, Overseas Student Health Cover and the Genuine Student assessment.

Your offer, enrolment confirmation and visa are separate stages. Arrange travel after checking the conditions and dates of your visa.

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Use the instructions for your actual citizenship and residence jurisdiction.

Working during and after study

Most student visa holders are limited to 48 hours of work per fortnight while their course is in session. Research master’s and doctoral students have different conditions after their course starts; check your own visa.

A Temporary Graduate visa requires a separate assessment. Do not assume a course automatically leads to a work visa.

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Prepare for your arrival

Common arrival airports include Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, with onward travel to your campus city. Arrange overseas student health cover and accommodation before travelling, particularly for campuses in major cities.

Your questions about Australia

How much should I budget?

Add the exact tuition for your course and year to accommodation, food, transport, insurance and personal expenses. Include application charges, document preparation, travel and deposits. The figures above show what each reference covers; a housing example or visa funds requirement is only part of the total.

Monash: expenses and budgeting (opens in a new tab)

When should I apply?

February and July are common university starts, with other dates at selected providers. Check the course’s closing date, deposit terms and time needed to receive your Confirmation of Enrolment.

Study Australia: how to apply (opens in a new tab)

Are these the only courses and universities available?

These are selected examples to help you explore. Universities offer many more programmes. Tell us your subject, study level and preferred destination so we can help you compare a broader shortlist.

Can I fund my studies through part-time work?

Plan tuition and essential living expenses using confirmed funds. Student employment can be restricted and a job is not guaranteed. Review the work guidance above and the conditions of your own immigration status before accepting employment.

Study Australia: student visa conditions (opens in a new tab)

Will my qualification be recognised?

Check the university’s assessment of your school certificate or degree, required subjects and English evidence. Confirm that the course and provider are registered for international students on CRICOS.

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Ready to explore studying in Australia?

Talk with our team about course options, entry requirements and the budget you’ll need. We’ll help you understand the next steps.

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