Why study in Australia?

• Top 20 QS ranking Universities
• Affordable tuition fees
• PSWR for 2-3 years
• Scholarship worth $15,000
• Earn while studying

Want to pursue your study in one of the most popular global education destinations? Discovering a new country to study abroad is exciting. Australia would be your right choice. Hence the number of UAE students traveling to Australia is increasing every year, as it has top-rated universities and holds various programs with high global accreditation. Your potential for success is boundless if you pursue your education in Australia.

Study in Australia

Study in Australia experience is immensely rewarding!

Australia, the leading provider of high-quality education, promotes innovation, creativity, and independent thinking among students. Hence all the students who study in Australia find their education is challenging, fun, and rewarding.

The country offers many opportunities for international students, allowing them to live, grow, learn, explore, and connect with international researchers. Universities in Australia offer internationally recognized degrees, dynamic cities, student-friendly policies, and good living standards. Every year, many students travel to Australia to study at prestigious universities to gain insight into the best career prospects in the world. You can also have benefits like:

• Find yourself as an innovative, agile thinker
• Access to study at globally ranked institutions
• Gain work experience while you study
• Get access to extensive student support services
• Great post-study work options
• Steady economic growth rate
• International students are protected under a transparent legal system
• Experience the high standard of living
• Enjoy the picturesque landscapes
• Gain insight to succeed in the global workforce
• Discover new opportunities through researcher exchange programs

List of top universities in Australia

According to the QS World University Ranking report for 2021, the country has eight of the world’s 300 top-ranking universities. Apart from this, the country offers a wide range of courses in various subjects.

Top 20 Universities of Australia
S No.	QS Ranking	University
1	27	Australian National University
2	37	University of Melbourne
3	38	University of Sydney
4	43	University of New South Wales
5	47	University of Queensland
6	58	Monash University
7	93	University of Western Australia
8	108	University of Adelaide
9	133	University of Technology Sydney
10	193	University of Wollongong
11	194	Curtin University
12	197	University of Newcastle, Australia
13	200	Macquarie University
14	206	RMIT University
15	213	Queensland University of Technology
16	283	Deakin University
17	290	Griffith University
18	303	University of Tasmania
19	321	Swinburne University of Technology
20	326	University of South Australia

PSWR (Post-Study Work Rights) in Australia

Australia is a popular study destination. The convenient process of handling its international student affairs is one of the major factors for its popularity. There has been a constant demand for skilled labor in the country down under which has boosted the Australian education sector.  It continues to attract and assimilates them within the Australian industry. PSWR or Post Study Work Permit helps international students in Australia to join the country’s workforce.

The validity of PSWR is for two to three years.

Top companies hiring in Australia

• EY
• Singtel Telecommunications
• Macquarie Group
• ResMed
• Commonwealth Bank
• Bosch Information Technology and Services
• Woolworths Group Retail
• IBM
• Amazon
• Alphabet

Popular courses in Australia

• Accountancy
• Nursing
• Engineering
• Business Management
• Computer Science and Information Technology

Tuition costs for studying in Australia

Get a fair understanding of how much it would cost to study in Australia.

Generally, courses like Arts, Education, and Humanities are economical, while subjects in STEM are expensive. Studies at the Post Graduate level have higher tuition fees, and the costs vary based on the study program you choose.

Study Program	Average Tuition Fees in AUD$
Undergraduate Bachelor Degree	20,000 – 45,000
Postgraduate Master’s Degree	22,000 – 50,000
Doctoral Degree	18,000 – 42,000
Vocational Education and Training	4,000 – 22,000
English language studies	300 per week

 

Proof of funds to study in Australia 

Type of Applicant	Financial capacity requirement before 10 May 2024	Financial capacity requirement after 10​​ May 2024
Primary Applicant	AUD 24,505	AUD 29,710
Spouse or de facto partner of the Student primary applicant (not applicable to Student Guardian applicant)	AUD 8,574	AUD 10,394
Dependent child	AUD 3,670	AUD 4,449
Annual school costs	AUD 9,661	AUD 13,502
Personal annual income if there is no member of the family	AUD 72,465	AUD 87,856
Personal annual income where there is a member of the family unit	AUD 84,543	AUD 102,500

 

Important Announcement: The Migration skills assessment fees to increase for 2024-2025 FY

The Migration skills assessment fees are set to increase by 3-4% to align with the Consumer price index, producer price index and wage price index. The latest changes in the fees are approved by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

The latest fees are mentioned below: 

Qualification assessment fees for International Accords:

Item/s	Current	Current	From 1 July	From 1 July
	Fee excl.	Fee incl.	Fee excl.	Fee incl.
	GST	GST	GST	GST
	AUD	AUD	AUD	AUD
Washington/Sydney/Dublin Accord qualification assessment	$460	$506	$475	$522.50
Washington/Sydney/Dublin Accord qualification assessment plus	$850	$935	$875	$962.50
relevant skilled employment assessment
Washington/Sydney/Dublin Accord qualification assessment plus	$705	$775	$730	$803
overseas PhD assessment
Washington/Sydney/Dublin Accord qualification assessment plus	$1095	$1204.50	$1125	$1237.50
relevant skilled employment assessment plus
overseas engineering PhD assessment

 

Australian accredited engineering qualification assessment fees:

Item/s	Current	Current	From 1 July	From 1 July
	Fee excl.	Fee incl.	Fee excl.	Fee incl.
	GST	GST	GST	GST
	AUD	AUD	AUD	AUD
Australian engineering qualification assessment	$285	$313.50	$295	$324.50
Australian engineering qualification assessment plus	$675	$742.50	$695	$764.50
relevant skilled employment assessment
Australian engineering qualification assessment plus	$530	$583	$550	$605
overseas engineering PhD assessment
Australian engineering qualification assessment plus	$920	$1012	$945	$1039.50
relevant skilled employment assessment plus
overseas engineering PhD assessment

 

Competency demonstration report (CDR) assessment fees:

Item/s	Current	Current	From 1 July	From 1 July
	Fee excl.	Fee incl.	Fee excl.	Fee incl.
	GST	GST	GST	GST
	AUD	AUD	AUD	AUD
Standard competency demonstration report	$850	$935	$880	$968
Competency demonstration report plus	$1240	$1364	$1280	$1408
relevant skilled employment assessment
Competency demonstration report plus	$1095	$1204.50	$1130	$1243
overseas engineering PhD assessment
Competency demonstration report plus	$1485	$1633.50	$1525	$1677.50
relevant skilled employment assessment plus
overseas engineering PhD assessment

 

List of affordable universities

• University of the Sunshine Coast
• University of Southern Queensland
• Charles Sturt University
• Federation University Australia
• Southern Cross University
• Australian Catholic University
• Edith Cowan University
• Central Queensland University (CQU)

Study intakes in Australia

Australia generally has two intakes in a year.

Intake 1: It commences in February and is the primary intake

Intake 2: It commences in July.

But few universities offer multiple intakes, even in September and November. Hence, it is highly advisable to start your admission process around six months before the application deadline.

Student visa to study in Australia

Australia Student Visa

A gateway to study in Australia!

If you are willing to study in Australia, you have to get Australia Student Visa. It is easy to get Australia Student Visa compared to other countries. You have a great chance to get the Australia Student Visa after confirming your admission to the university you choose to study in Australia.

So, students planning to study in Australia have to apply for an Australia Student visa under Subclass 500.

Course Duration	Australia Student Visa Validity
Longer than 10 months and ending in November/ December	For Instance, your course ends December 2021, your visa would be valid until March 15, 2022.
Longer than 10 months but finishing between January and October	Your visa would be valid for two months longer than the duration of your course. For eg. the course ends in Feb 2022, your student visa would be granted until April 2022.
10 months or less	Your visa will be valid for one month longer than the duration of your course.

Benefits of Australia student visa

 With the Australia Student Visa (Subclass 500), you can:

• Enroll in a course participate in an eligible course of study
• Bring family members to Australia
• Travel to and from the country
• Work for up to 40 hours every two weeks during the course
• The duration of the Australia Student Visa is for five years, and you can apply for an extension.

Eligibility requirements for an Australia student visa

You have to meet the basic visa requirements to be eligible for Australia Student Visa. These include:

• Enroll for a Full-time Study Course
• Prove that you are a Genuine Temporary Entrant
• Provide Health Checkup reports along with Health Insurance
• Provide proof of good character
• Proof of funds to cover your course fees, travel, and living costs
• You must provide results of tests in the English language like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE. The required score in these tests depends on the course you have opted for.

Important Announcement 

New English Language Requirements announced for Temporary Graduate Visa and Student Visa 

The Australian Government introduced new English language requirements for Temporary Graduate Visa and student visa. The changes were announced as a part of the Migration Strategy released on December 11, 2023. The new language requirements are applicable for applications submitted on or after March 23, 2024. 

How to Apply for an Australia Student Visa from Dubai?

A step-wise procedure to apply for an Australia Student Visa!

Step 1: Check your eligibility: Before submitting your Australia Student Visa application, you must check your eligibility.

Step 2: Gather all the requirements: You have to gather all the visa requirements as per the checklist.

Step 3: Duly fill out the form: You need to carefully fill out the Australia Student Visa form, which is available online.

Step 4: Receive notification: You will receive a notification from authorities after submitting your Australia Student Visa form.

Step 5: Know the status of your visa: You will be notified about the status of your Australia Student Visa application.

Processing time for Australia student visa

The time for processing of Australian Student Visa is generally four weeks. You can apply for the visa four months before your course starts, and travel to the country three months before your course starts.

An Australian student visa permits you to bring close family members as dependents through your student visa. The dependents are:

• A spouse or a partner who you have lived with for 12 months.
• Your children below 18 years old or who are still studying in schools

It should be noted that the work rights permitted for the dependent partner depends on the course opted by the student:

An undergraduate degree allows the dependent partner to work for 40 hours each fortnight.

A post-graduate degree or a doctorate degree permits the partner to work for unlimited hours.

Post-study work permits in Australia

Avail work permits after completing your study in Australia under these streams.

Post-study work stream

Post-Study Work stream grants post-study work rights to international students who have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Australia. They can work in the country for two to four years to gain international work experience.

Graduate work stream

Students can also work under the Graduate Work Stream. They are eligible for this stream if they have graduated with the skills and occupations related to a career in the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). This visa is valid for 18 months.

*Note: You can apply for these no later than six months after completing your course in Australia.

How can Y-Axis assist you to study in Australia?

Y-Axis is the right mentor to advise you on Study in Australia. It helps you with

• Free Counseling, avail a professional counseling to help you choose the right course and college in Australia
• Campus Ready Program, a Y-Axis initiative that counsels every student to navigate in the right direction during and after the study program. 
• Coaching, assists you to ace your IELTS, TOEFL, PTE tests with our live classes to help you score well on the exams to study in Australia.
• Australia Student Visa, get counseling and advice from proven expertise to advise you in all the steps.
• Course Recommendation, get unbiased advice with Y-Path that puts you on the right path to success.