World-Class Universities. Sunshine. Generous Post-Study Work Visas.
Group of Eight universities, 48 hours of work a fortnight during term, and a 2-year post-study work visa after a coursework Master's.
Short answer
For a Subclass 500 student visa you must show AUD 29,710 for 12 months of living costs, plus first-year course fees and travel. You can work 48 hours a fortnight while your course is in session. A coursework Master's gives a 2-year Temporary Graduate visa, and a research degree gives 3 years.
What are the key numbers for Indian students in Australia?
Checked against official sources on 24 October 2026.
| Living costs to show | AUD 29,710 for 12 months, plus first-year course fees and travel |
|---|---|
| Work while studying | 48 hours a fortnight in session, unlimited in scheduled breaks |
| Temporary Graduate visa (485) | 2 years after a Bachelor's or coursework Master's; 3 years after a research Master's or doctorate |
Sources: Home Affairs: Student visa (subclass 500) · Home Affairs: Post-Higher Education Work stream
Why Australia Is Strategic for Indian Students Right Now.
The combination of Group of Eight universities, generous post-study work visas (Subclass 485), and a direct PR pathway through skilled migration makes Australia a top-tier choice for Indian students.
What Australia Actually Costs. The Honest Numbers.
Tuition: ₹15-25 lakhs per year. Go8 universities are on the higher end.
Living: ₹12-15 lakhs per year. Requirement: Show AUD $29,710 for 12 months of living costs, plus first-year course fees and travel.
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Where Indian Students Are Getting In.
Recent successes for Reknown Edu Services® students.
Group of Eight (Go8)
- University of Melbourne
- ANU
- University of Sydney
- UNSW Sydney
- Monash University
Innovation & Tech Hubs
- RMIT University
- UTS Sydney
- QUT Brisbane
- Curtin University
The Student Visa (Subclass 500).
What It Requires. What Gets It Rejected.
- •Weak Genuine Student (GS) answers
- •Insufficient proof of health insurance (OSHC)
- •Inability to explain financial source of funds
- •Weak local tires
Our visa prep process: We audit your complete file before submission, identify every flag, and prep you for the interview until you can answer every question without hesitation.
Analyze My Australia Visa RiskWork Rights in Australia
48 hours per fortnight during semester. Unlimited during breaks. Students on a Master's by research or a doctorate have no limit once the course starts.
You Graduate. Then What?
Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485), Post-Higher Education Work stream: 2 years after a Bachelor's or coursework Master's, 3 years after a research Master's or a doctorate. PR pathway is points-based (Subclass 189/190).
Funding Your Australia Education.
Australia Awards
Fully government-funded for selective candidates.
Destination Australia
$15,000/year for students in regional areas.
Proof
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