Cost of Studying in Australia
Complete Australia study cost breakdown — tuition, living by city, and how to fund your education with work rights
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Cost of Studying in Australia
Australia offers world-class education with strong post-study work rights. Tuition ranges from AUD 25,000–45,000/year. Sydney and Melbourne are expensive (AUD 20,000–25,000/year living) while Adelaide, Brisbane, and Perth are significantly more affordable (AUD 14,000–18,000/year). The 2–4 year Graduate Visa with full work rights makes Australia's ROI very strong. EduVed builds a city-specific cost projection for your program.
What You Get
Tuition: AUD 25,000–45,000/year (master's typically 1.5–2 years)
Living: Sydney/Melbourne AUD 20k–25k/year; Adelaide/Perth/Brisbane AUD 14k–18k/year
Part-time work: unlimited hours during study (recent change from 48 hrs/fortnight)
Graduate Visa: 2–4 years full-time work post-study based on location
Strong nursing, engineering, and IT job market for international graduates
Education loans up to ₹1.5 Crore available from Indian banks for Australia
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Compare Tuition by University Type
Group of Eight (Go8) universities — Melbourne, Sydney, ANU, Monash — charge AUD 35k–50k. Regional and mid-tier universities charge AUD 22k–32k and offer bonuses like extra PR points and longer post-study work rights. EduVed balances quality and cost in your shortlist.
Choose City for Cost Savings
Adelaide, Perth, and Brisbane offer AUD 5,000–8,000/year lower living costs than Sydney and Melbourne. Adelaide and regional universities also offer 2 extra years on the Graduate Visa. EduVed advises on city trade-offs for your program.
Factor Unlimited Work Rights
Australia now allows international students to work unlimited hours (up from 48 hrs/fortnight). At AUD 21–25/hour (Australia minimum wage), students can earn AUD 20,000–40,000/year to offset living costs significantly.
Explore Scholarships
Australia Awards (full funding for developing countries), Endeavour scholarships, and university merit awards (AUD 5,000–20,000) are available. EduVed identifies and applies for all eligible scholarships.
Plan Education Loan
Indian banks offer up to ₹1.5 Crore for Australian education. ECoE (Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment) from your university is needed for GIC equivalent and student visa financial proof. EduVed advises on loan documentation.
Calculate Post-Study ROI
Graduate Visa allows 2–4 years full-time work in Australia at AUD 65,000–100,000/year for most STEM and management graduates. EduVed models how quickly post-study earnings cover your total investment.
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