Sydney
Harbour city, strong finance, tech and health sector hiring.
Study in
Australia
World-ranked universities, generous work rights, lifestyle to match.
Why Australia
Australia hosts eight of the world's top 100 universities and a highly structured post-study work scheme. For Indian students it offers a direct, English-language pathway from Bachelor to permanent skilled migration.
- 8 universities in the global top 100 (QS 2026)
- Up to 48 hours per fortnight of work during term
- 2–4 year post-study work visa (Subclass 485)
- Strong Indian-origin community in every capital city
- Direct Sydney support through MHK Education & Consultants
Popular student cities
Where you'll study and live.
Melbourne
Cultural capital, home to Melbourne, Monash and RMIT.
Brisbane
Warm climate, UQ and QUT, 2032 Olympics investment.
Perth
Regional migration advantage, mining and engineering roles.
Adelaide
Affordable, defence and space industry growing fast.
Canberra
Capital city, ANU, government and policy research.
Top universities
World-class institutions.
University of Sydney
Sydney, Australia
QS World 2026: #18
Master of Data ScienceMBA
Intakes: February, JulyView →
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
QS World 2026: #13
Melbourne MBAMaster of IT
Intakes: February, JulyView →
UNSW Sydney
Sydney, Australia
QS World 2026: #19
Master of ITMaster of Commerce
Intakes: February, May, SeptemberView →
Popular courses
What our students study.
- Master of IT / Data Analytics
- Master of Business Administration
- Bachelor / Master of Nursing
- Master of Engineering (Civil, Mechatronic)
- Master of Professional Accounting
- Bachelor of Cyber Security
MasterMaster of Data Science
University of Sydney · Australia
- Duration
- 1.5 years full-time
- Intake
- February, July
- Tuition
- AUD 54,000 per year
DATAView →
MBAMelbourne MBA
University of Melbourne · Australia
- Duration
- 1 year full-time
- Intake
- January
- Tuition
- AUD 103,000 total
BUSINESSView →
MasterMaster of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
University of Sydney · Australia
- Duration
- 2 years full-time
- Intake
- February
- Tuition
- AUD 50,000 per year
NURSINGView →
Entry requirements
What you need to apply
Academic
- •Bachelor: 60–75% in Class XII, subject-aligned
- •Master: 55–65% in a relevant Bachelor
- •MBA: 2–5 years work experience preferred
English
- •IELTS 6.0–6.5 overall (no band below 5.5–6.0)
- •PTE 50–65 overall
- •TOEFL iBT 60–79
Visa overview
Student visa
Subclass 500 Student Visa. Requires CoE, Genuine Student statement, OSHC and sufficient funds. Processing median: 4–8 weeks.
Application steps
- 01Shortlist courses and universities with your counsellor
- 02Prepare academic transcripts, English score and SOP
- 03Submit applications, usually free of application fee for Indian students
- 04Receive offers, choose one and pay the deposit for a CoE
- 05Apply for the Subclass 500 Student Visa
Scholarships
Lower your fees.
Australia Awards, Destination Australia and institution-specific merit scholarships ranging from 10% to full tuition.
Accommodation
On-campus halls, purpose-built student accommodation (Scape, Iglu, Unilodge), and shared private rentals.
Student lifestyle
Beaches, cafes, strong public transport in major cities, large South Asian community and food scene.
Required documents
Keep these ready
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- IELTS / PTE / TOEFL scorecard
- Statement of Purpose
- Passport
- Financial evidence
- Work experience documents (if any)
Student stories
Our students in Australia.
“Globara's counsellor talked me out of a university I was fixated on and into one that matched my career goals. Best decision I made in 2025.”
Priya Reddy
Master of Data Science, University of Sydney
Australia
FAQs
Common questions about Australia
Yes. The 48-hour fortnightly cap only applies when classes are in session.
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