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Study in Australia — guide for Indian students
Best Post-Study Work Rights
🟡 Genuine Student test in force
Payback (median, all careers)
0.9 yrs
Median payback for an Indian student studying in Australia is 0.9 years — a fast payback by the J2E benchmark (fast = under 2 yrs, moderate = 2–4 yrs, long = over 4 yrs). Calculated using Australia median graduate salaries against total program cost incl. living.
Overview
Australia is reintroducing work-hour caps (48 hours/fortnight) and actively encouraging study in regional areas through the Destination Australia grant of…
Quick stats
Work while studying
48 hr/fortnight
Cost of studying in Australia
- Undergraduate: ₹15L – ₹30L / year
- Postgraduate: ₹18L – ₹35L / year
- Living Costs: ₹8L – ₹15L / year
- Visa Fee: AUD 710
- OSHC Insurance: AUD 500 – 700 / year
Visa & post-study work
Subclass 500 visa moved from Genuine Temporary Entrant to Genuine Student test (Mar 2024). Visa application fee raised to AUD 1,600 in 2026. Post-study work rights extended for STEM and education graduates.
- Visa Type: Subclass 500 (Student)
- Work Rights: 48 hours / fortnight (reintroduced)
- Post-Study Work: 2–4 years (depending on qualification)
- GTE Requirement: Genuine Temporary Entrant statement