Study in Australia for Indian Students

Why Study in Australia?

Australia is renowned for its world-leading universities, high standard of living, protected international student framework under the ESOS Act, and vibrant multicultural cities like Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Adelaide. With 7 universities consistently in the global top 100, Australia delivers premier qualifications in engineering, computer science, healthcare, and business.

Australia Intakes & Admission Criteria

Australian universities primarily operate on a two-semester calendar with select trimester options:

Academic & English Requirements

• Bachelor's Degrees: 65%–85%+ in Class 12 from CBSE/ICSE or state boards. IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or PTE Academic 50–58+.
• Master's Degrees: Recognized bachelor’s degree with 55%–65%+. IELTS 6.5 overall (no band less than 6.0) or PTE Academic 58–64+.

Australia Subclass 500 Visa: Genuine Student (GS) & Finances

The Genuine Student (GS) requirement replaced the old GTE criteria. The Department of Home Affairs assesses your academic reasons for choosing Australia, course relevance, and economic ties.

1. Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)

Issued by the Australian university upon accepting your offer and paying the initial tuition deposit and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

2. Financial Capacity Evidence

Applicants must prove financial capacity covering:

• 1 year of living costs: AUD $29,710
• 1st year course tuition fee remaining
• Travel allowance: AUD $2,000+
• Acceptable sources include personal savings accounts, fixed deposits (with verifiable source), or education loans from approved nationalized/private banks.

3. Genuine Student (GS) Questions

Instead of a generic 300-word statement, applicants now respond to targeted questions in the ImmiAccount portal detailing previous study, realistic value of the qualification to future employment, and understanding of visa obligations.

Tuition Fees & Living Expenses in Australia