Study in Australia
High-quality universities, a warm climate and work rights of 48 hours a fortnight.
- Main intakes
- February and July
- Visa
- Student visa (subclass 500)
- Health cover
- OSHC required before you apply
- Work in term
- Up to 48 hrs per fortnight
- Genuine Student
- Questions on your plans and choice of course
- After graduating
- Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
Checked against official sources on 31 October 2026. Information only, not immigration advice.
Studying in Australia
Australian bachelor’s degrees usually take three years and master’s degrees one to two. Every institution and course that takes international students must be on the government’s CRICOS register.
How applications work
You apply directly to each university. Once you accept, you receive a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), which you need for your visa.
Getting your visa
You apply online with your CoE, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and answers to the Genuine Student questions about your circumstances, course choice and goals. You may need an English test depending on your circumstances. Fees and financial requirements change regularly — check the Department of Home Affairs before you apply.
Working and staying on
Student visa holders can work up to 48 hours a fortnight while their course is in session and unlimited hours in scheduled breaks. Graduates may be able to apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485).
Universities in Australia
See all 144- SAE University CollegeByron Bay
- ACAP University CollegeSydney
- The University of SydneySydney
- Alphacrucis University CollegeParramatta
- Australian University of TheologySydney
- RMIT UniversityMelbourne
- University of WollongongWollongong
- University of New EnglandArmidale
- Western Sydney UniversityRichmond
- Excelsia University CollegeSydney
- The University of MelbourneMelbourne
- The University of QueenslandBrisbane
Main student cities
- Sydney29
- Melbourne26
- Brisbane10
- Canberra10
- Adelaide9
- Perth6
- Parramatta3
- Wollongong2
- Carlton North2
- Darwin2
- East Melbourne2
- Fremantle2
- Carlton1
- Chatswood1
- Cooranbong1
- Geelong1
- Gold Coast1
- Hawthorn East1
- Hobart1
- Hunters Hill1
- Joondalup1
- Kew East1
- Lismore1
- Macquarie Park1
- Malvern East1
- Manly1
- Mansfield1
- Mildura1
- Mount Eliza1
- Newcastle1
- Newnham1
- North Adelaide1
- North Sydney1
- Nunawading1
- Port Adelaide1
- Richmond1
- Rockhampton1
- St Leonards1
- Sunshine Coast1
- Toowoomba1
- Townsville1
- Sandy Bay1
- Alice Springs1
- Armidale1
- Ballarat1
- Bathurst1
- Baulkham Hills1
- Bentley1
- Box Hill1
- Broadmeadows1
Official links
- VisaStudent visa subclass 500 (Department of Home Affairs)
- StudyingStudy Australia
- Money and costsLiving and education costs (Study Australia)
Information only, not immigration advice. Last checked: 31 October 2026.
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