AUSTRALIA · CHAPTER 19
Studying in Australia:your questions answered.
Short answers to the questions Indian students ask most about Australia.
Published by Althéa Consulting · Adviser: Harshita Kohli
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Your questions, answered.
AUD 2,500 for most applicants from 1 July 2026.
AUD 29,710 a year for living costs, plus tuition and travel.
48 hours per fortnight in term; unlimited in scheduled breaks.
Up to 3 years on the 485 visa under the Australia–India ECTA.
Dependants of students can usually work up to 48 hours a fortnight; dependants of master's and PhD students may have broader rights. Check current conditions.
The test that replaced GTE: you must show you are a genuine student, through your circumstances, study plan and its value to your future.
WHERE TO GO NEXT
Keep going: the pages that help next.
Each card says what you will find there. Looking for something else? See every page on the site.
AUSTRALIA GUIDE
Why study in Australia
Quality universities, 48 work hours a fortnight and longer post-study visas for Indians under ECTA, weighed against high fees and visa costs.
AUSTRALIA GUIDE
Fees & cost of living
Australian tuition, AUD 2,500 visa fee, OSHC, AUD 29,710 living-funds requirement and monthly costs in Sydney, Melbourne and other cities.
AUSTRALIA GUIDE
Student visa (500)
Australian Subclass 500 student visa from India: CoE, Genuine Student, AUD 2,500 fee, OSHC, health check, biometrics and conditions.
ANSWERS
FAQ
Quick answers to the questions students and parents ask us most.
FROM INDIA
A guide for parents
Study abroad answers for Indian parents: true costs, loans and co-applicants, sending money, safety, health, visiting your child and checking an agent.
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Compare countries on fees, living costs, visa rules and post-study work, in one table.
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