Why apply for an Australian Student Visa?

• Huge options to choose from 43 universities
• AUD 300 million scholarships for international student
• Over 22000 courses to choose from
• 710,000+ international students in Australian universities in 2023
• Student satisfaction rate of 90%

 

Australia Student Visa

• Australia is 3rd most sought-after destination for international students, with 6 out of the Top 100 global universities.
• Studying in Australia offers UK students a chance to gain a global perspective for the future by:-
• boosting cross-cultural skills
• learning to build networks
• improving communication skills
• raising the standard of living
• A degree from an Australian university will allow you to get your dream job at an Australian MNC.
• Australia’s labour shortage problem allows international students like you to work under a post-study work permit.
• Studying top-notch courses, you can earn 28% higher salaries in Australia than in the UK to help boost your career.

 

Reasons to Study in Australia

• Many Australian government-funded public universities provide Commonwealth Register of Institutions of Courses (CRICOS) registered courses at affordable prices.
• You can be assured of consistently performing well in your studies as highly qualified and competent educators at universities will teach you all the aspects.
• You can enter Australia 90 days before your course starts to familiarise yourself with the Australian lifestyle.
• As a UK student in Australia on a student visa, you can earn money by working 20 hours per week while studying to support yourself.
• However, if you are a PhD scholar, you won’t have to face work time limit restrictions.
• You can also get involved in volunteer or unpaid work in Australia while staying on a student visa.
• Whatever work you do as a volunteer is not included in the 20-hour weekly limit for students in Australia if it is voluntary.
• Also, your work should be for a non-profit organization to benefit Australian society, and no remuneration should be received.
• Australia faces a labour shortage, which means you can seek work under a post-study work permit.

 

Top Universities in Australia

QS Best Student Cities Rankings 2024 lists Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, and Gold Coast as the Top 100 Best Cities to Study for international students. Following is the list of top-ranked universities in Australia.

University	Australia Rank 2024	QS World University Ranking 2024
The University of Melbourne	1	14
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)	2	19
The University of Sydney	2	19
Australian National University (ANU)	4	34
Monash University	5	42
The University of Queensland	6	43
The University of Western Australia	7	72
The University of Adelaide	8	89
University of Technology Sydney	9	90
Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia)	10	130

 

Some other popular universities in Australia that you can opt for:-

• Bond University
• Deakin University
• Griffith University
• International Institute of Business and Technology (IIBT)
• Central Queensland University
• Southern Cross University
• The Hotel School
• University of South Australia
• University of Wollongong
• Charles Sturt University
• James Cook University
• Le Cordon Bleu
• Leaders Institute
• New York Film Academy - Australia
• La Trobe University
• LCI Melbourne
• Queensland International Business Academy
• Western Sydney University

 

List of Affordable Universities in Australia

• Australia is known for providing students with the best experience and benefits, including international ones.
• However, many universities charge high student costs, forcing many to change their education plans.
• Below is the list of affordable public universities in Australia:-

University	Fees/Year (Average  in AUD)
University of Southern Queensland	24000
University of the Sunshine Coast	23200
Edith Cowan University	31800
Charles Darwin University	25000
Australian Catholic University	28000
Charles Sturt University	30900
Western Sydney University	30200
University of Queensland	25800
University of Canberra	26800
Victoria University	28600
University of New England	29400
Queensland University of Technology	31500
University of Adelaide	32500
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology	33600
University of Newcastle	36690

 

Study Intakes of Australia

Intake	Month/s
1st	February
2nd	July
3rd	November

 

• Intakes in Australia are based on the semesters.
• You can enrol in your favourite university to study your preferred course from the start of the semester.
• February and July are 2 popular intakes in Australian universities, with February being more preferred.
• November is the least popular intake due to limited choices of courses.

 

Australia Student Visa Types

• Australia is the 3rd most popular study destination for international students to live and study globally.
• An Australian student visa allows you to study at your favourite university in Australia for the duration of your chosen course.
• You can work part-time off/on campus while studying, opt for post-study work, and apply for education loans and scholarships as per your choice if needed.
• Based on your choice and preference, you can apply for the following student visas:-
• Student Visa (Subclass 500) –It allows you to pursue a full-time course in an Australian university, work part-time, and live in Australia for up to 5 years.
• Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590) – If you wish to support a student studying in Australia under 18 years or older, you must apply for this visa.
• Training Visa (Subclass 407) – This visa will allow you to participate in any classroom-based professional training program/course in an Australian university and stay in Australia for up to 2 years.
• If you want to study in Australia, you need an Australian student visa. To be eligible, you must prove to the Australian Department of Home Affairs that you have met the following requirements:-
• Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) statement
• Proof of enrollment
• English language proficiency
• Health and character certificate
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) or health policy
• Academic and work experience
• Financial proof
• Complete application form

 

Steps to apply for Subclass 500 Visa

• Step 1: Apply to the Australian education institution of your choice
• Step 2: Gather all relevant documents once application is approved
• Step 3: Apply online for the relevant student visa
• Step 4: Schedule an appointment for biometrics (if required)
• Step 5: Pay visa fees
• Step 6: Once approved fly off within the valid start date

 

Australia Student Visa Dependents

• Australia’s Department of Home Affairs allows those applying for student visas to bring their immediate family to the country.
• Under student visa immediate family members are called dependents and include spouse or de facto partner as well as children below 18 years.
• Those with dependent visas can stay permanently in Australia or as long as the student visa holder is studying but can’t work.

 

Post Study Work Permit

• Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) or Post Study Work Permit, allows eligible international students like you, having completed education in an Australian university and received a degree, to stay in Australia and gain work experience. You can also bring your family to live with you.
• You can work in Australia for 2 to 4 years. There is no limit on the type of work you can do or the hours you work under this visa, whether full-time or part-time. To be eligible for subclass 485 visa, you need to:-
• be under 50 years of age
• hold an eligible student visa
• be granted a qualification certificate of a CRICOS-registered course
• meet all additional requirements of your work stream
• The visa can help you get subclass 189 or 190 work visa once you become eligible and even get a Permanent Residency in Australia. The subclass 485 visa has 4 different parts namely:-
• Graduate Work Stream
• Post-Study Work Stream
• Second Post-Study Work Stream
• Replacement Stream
• For Post Study Work Permit, international students like you are required to:-
• Complete 2 years of academics in Australia at Bachelor level and above (Diploma holders are NOT eligible).
• Study, your field of study does NOT affect your eligibility.
• Have cleared all requirements of a CRICOS-registered course.
• Give the reference number of your Certificate of Sponsorship.
• Submit proof of your English language proficiency.
• Furnish your passport copy or any other document identity proof.
• Submit details of your job title and the annual salary you will earn.

 

Australia Student Visa Costs

Student Visa Type	Base Application Charges	Additional Charges (for below 18 years)
Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590)	AUD 650	AUD 480 (AUD 160)
Student Visa (Subclass 500)	AUD 650	AUD 480 (AUD 160)
Training Visa (Subclass 407)	AUD 325	AUD 325 (AUD 80)
Post Study Work Visa	AUD 1650

 

Student Visa Processing Time for Australia

• The student visa processing time for Australia from the UK is anywhere between 1 month and 3 months.
• You can apply for a student visa from the UK about 124 days before your course starts and travel to Australia about 90 days before your course commences.

 

How Y-Axis can help you? 

As independent overseas education consultant, we help you get Australian study visa without hassle.

• We provide coaching services to clear IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and CAE English language exams.
• Through Y-Axis Campus Ready Program, we counsel you to navigate through your study program.
• Our personalised service like Y-Path helps chart the best route for success in studies.
• Our Course Recommendation Service helps you search most relevant course as per qualification.