What scholarships are available to study in Australia?

The major options are the government-funded Australia Awards Scholarships, the Research Training Program (RTP) for research degrees, and a wide range of university-specific merit scholarships (e.g. at Melbourne, Sydney, UNSW, ANU, Monash and Queensland) that offer partial to substantial tuition reductions. Apply early with a strong academic profile; the J2E Scholarship Finder lists options for Indian students.

How much does it cost to study in Australia?

A master's typically costs about Rs 30-45 lakh all-in: tuition roughly AUD 30,000-45,000 per year plus living costs around AUD 21,000-25,000 per year (the figure the visa requires you to show). Scholarships can cut tuition significantly.

Can I work in Australia after studying?

Yes. The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) lets eligible graduates stay and work, with the duration depending on your qualification level (commonly 2-3 years for master's). It can be a stepping stone toward skilled migration. Visa terms change, so confirm current rules on the Department of Home Affairs website.

What is the salary after studying in Australia?

Graduate salaries for tech and engineering commonly run about AUD 70,000-110,000 (roughly Rs 39-61 lakh), higher with experience in Sydney and Melbourne. Per J2E Career Pulse, software and data roles sit in this band; AI/ML pays more.

Study Abroad · Australia · 2026

Australia Study Abroad Scholarships 2026 — Funding, Costs & Visa

Published 18 June 2026 · scholarships first, then costs, salaries and the 485 visa

Australia pairs world-top universities with genuinely useful funding and a clear post-study work visa. If the cost worries you ("itna mehenga, scholarship milegi kya?"), start here: the scholarships that actually move the needle, real costs, salaries, and the subclass 485 work visa.

Scholarships for Indian students

Scholarship	What it covers
Australia Awards	Government-funded — tuition, travel, living (highly competitive)
Research Training Program (RTP)	Tuition + stipend for research degrees (MPhil/PhD)
University merit scholarships	Partial to substantial tuition reductions (Melbourne, Sydney, UNSW, ANU, Monash, UQ)
Destination Australia	Support for study in regional Australia

Apply early with a strong profile — see options in the J2E Scholarship Finder.

Top universities for Indian students

University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, UNSW, ANU, Monash, University of Queensland — all global top-100, strong in engineering, CS and business.

Compare by graduate outcome on the Rankings page.

Costs & salaries

Item	Figure
Tuition (per year)	AUD 30,000-45,000
Living (per year)	AUD 21,000-25,000
Master's total (all-in)	~Rs 30-45 lakh
Graduate salary (tech/eng)	AUD 70,000-110,000 (~Rs 39-61L)

Indicative from published university costs + Home Affairs living-cost figures + J2E Career Pulse (2025). AI/ML pays above the band.

Scholarship + strong salary — model your Australia payback. Calculate your Australia payback →

Visa & work — Temporary Graduate (485)

The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) lets eligible graduates stay and work after study — commonly 2-3 years for a master's, depending on qualification. It can be a step toward skilled migration. Visa terms change, so confirm current rules on the Australian Department of Home Affairs website before applying.

Frequently asked questions

What scholarships are available?

Australia Awards (govt), RTP (research), and university merit scholarships at Melbourne, Sydney, UNSW, ANU, Monash, UQ.

How much does Australia cost?

~Rs 30-45L all-in for a master's (tuition AUD 30-45K + living AUD 21-25K).

Can I work after studying?

Yes — Temporary Graduate visa (485), commonly 2-3 years for a master's; a path toward skilled migration.

Salary after studying in Australia?

AUD 70K-110K for tech/eng; more with experience in Sydney/Melbourne.

Weigh Australia against other destinations and India. Study abroad vs India: ROI →