There are over 1,200 institutions and more than 22,000 courses available for international students considering Australia as a major study destination. Institutions provide practical and career-oriented training, ensuring graduates gain the skills demanded by employers. Australia is known for adopting new technologies quickly and has one of the highest internet access rates in the world. Teaching, training, and research facilities are world-class, including modern laboratories, advanced classrooms, outstanding libraries, and up-to-date technology.

Australia is attractive to students because they are allowed to work while studying. International students can work only after commencing their course. Student visa holders are permitted to work 40 hours per fortnight while their course is in session and unlimited hours when their course is not in session.

Dependants of student visa holders are permitted to work 40 hours per fortnight once the student has commenced their course. If the student is enrolled in a master’s or doctorate program registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses of Overseas Students (CRICOS), the dependant may work unlimited hours.

The Post-Study Work stream of the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) provides extended work opportunities in Australia for eligible graduates of higher education degrees. Under this stream, successful applicants may receive a visa valid for 3 to 7 years, depending on their highest educational qualification.

Intakes & Requirements:

Intake: Main – July; Minor – February; Lowest – August, December.
Test Requirement – IELTS / PTE:
Foundation: IELTS 6.0 (5.5) or 5.5 (5.5) — PTE 52 (46)
Bachelor: IELTS 6.0 (6.0) or 6.5 (6.0) — PTE 54 (51)
Postgraduate: IELTS 6.5 (6.0) — PTE 62–64 (52 or 54)

Bachelor gap: Year-to-year gap accepted (maximum 1 year with proper explanation).
Postgraduate gap: 3 to 5 years with proper explanation (employment must be shown with salary reflected in bank statements).
PSW: 3 to 7 years.

Fundings and Procedures for Australia:

Tuition Fee:
Undergraduate – 15,000 to 20,000 AUD per year.
Postgraduate – 18,000 to 25,000 AUD per year.
Minimum payment: Half-year tuition fee.

Fund requirement: Approximately 40 lakh BDT.

For Undergraduate: Parents’ fund or first-blood relative with proper documentation (similar to Canada requirements).
For Postgraduate: Student or parents with proper financial documentation.
Scholarships: 15% to 40%, depending on the university.

Procedures: Application – Offer letter – Genuine Temporary (GT) clearance (financial documents, tuition fee payment, SOP, sometimes interview) – COE (Confirmation of Enrolment) issued within 5 to 10 working days – Visa application through online portal – Visa decision.