Study in Australia.

Two intakes a year, strong universities in every state and a visa route that asks for a genuine-student statement. This guide is what our counsellors tell students first, with the date we checked each fact.

Last checked [DATE] by [COUNSELLOR]. Decisions are made by universities and the Department of Home Affairs. Official source
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Is Australia right for you? The six things that decide it

  • Next intakesFebruary, JulyStarting Feb 2027
  • Tuition, typical[TUITION BAND] a yearEstimate, [DATE]
  • Living costs the visa expects[AMOUNT] a monthOfficial figure, [DATE]
  • Visa routeStudent visa (subclass 500)Official source
  • Work while you studyUsually allowed part-time in term timeCheck the official rule
  • Stay after your courseTemporary Graduate visa after your course[DURATION], check the official rule

Your timeline for a Feb 2027 start

Counted back from the intake. Change the start and the months move. Universities set their own deadlines; the months here are the usual ones, not a promise.

  1. 1. Choose the course and shortlist

    Three to five universities that fit your profile and budget. Entry requirements and English level checked against each course page.

    Start with a free profile review

  2. 2. Apply

    Applications prepared with your counsellor: statement, references, transcripts, English test.

  3. 3. Offer and deposit

    The university decides. If it is conditional, we plan how to meet the conditions. Deposits are set by the university.

  4. 4. CoE and visa

    The university issues your Confirmation of Enrolment; you apply for the Student visa with it and health cover arranged. The Department of Home Affairs decides.

  5. 5. Pre-departure

    Accommodation, flights, money, a briefing for you and your family.

  6. 6. Arrive and register

    Someone to call when you land. Registration, bank account, local SIM, the first week.

What a year costs, with dates

Every figure is an estimate with the date we checked it. Universities and landlords set the real prices.
Tuition, typical range[TUITION BAND]a year, estimate, [DATE]. Varies by course and university.
Living costs the visa expects you to show[AMOUNT]a month for [N] months, official figure, [DATE]
Visa fee[AMOUNT]Official figure, [DATE]
English test[AMOUNT]Typical, [DATE]

A month in Sydney, roughly

[AMOUNT]a month, estimate, [DATE]. Rent [AMOUNT], food [AMOUNT], transport [AMOUNT], phone and other [AMOUNT]. The formula is shown, so you can argue with it.

The figures appear here once a counsellor has checked them for each city.

The Student visa (subclass 500), step by step

The Student visa (subclass 500) is the route for a full-time registered course. You apply after enrolment is confirmed, with health cover in place.

This page is general information, checked on [DATE]. Decisions are made by the Department of Home Affairs. Immigration advice is given by regulated advisers; we point you to one when you need it.

Official source: the Department of Home Affairs

What you will usually need

  1. CoE: the Confirmation of Enrolment from your university.
  2. Passport: valid for the whole course, with blank pages.
  3. Money: proof you can pay the first year's tuition and living costs, held for the period the rule sets. Check the official figure.
  4. English: a test the university and the authority accept, at the level your course asks for.
  5. Health cover and checks: Overseas Student Health Cover for the whole stay, and a health examination if asked.
  6. Application and fees: the online form, the visa fee and health cover, then biometrics at the visa centre in [CITY].
Typical decision time: [N] weeks after biometrics, official figure, [DATE].

Where you might live

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Sydney

[AMOUNT] a month, estimate, [DATE]

Largest city, highest rent, the most universities.

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Melbourne

[AMOUNT] a month, estimate, [DATE]

Student-dense, good transport, cooler weather.

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Brisbane

[AMOUNT] a month, estimate, [DATE]

Warmer, cheaper than Sydney, growing fast.

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Perth

[AMOUNT] a month, estimate, [DATE]

Closest to South Asia by flight time; quieter.

Universities in Australia

Universities in Australia

Open the finder, filtered to Australia

University of Melbourne

Melbourne. US$ 39,168 a year, from our 2022 list, being verified. Official website

University of Queensland

Brisbane. US$ 31,920 a year, from our 2022 list, being verified. Official website

University of Technology Sydney

Sydney. US$ 21,750 a year, from our 2022 list, being verified. Official website

Questions students from Bangladesh ask us

Can my family come with me?

Family members can usually be included as dependants on the student visa, with their own conditions and costs. Check the official rule; it changes.

Can I work while I study?

Usually allowed part-time in term time. The exact hours and the kinds of work allowed are set by the Department of Home Affairs; check the official rule before you count on the income.

What English score do I need?

Each course sets its own. Your counsellor checks the course page with you and tells you which tests the university and the authority accept.

What if my visa is refused?

We look at the refusal reasons with you and, where the rules allow, help you reapply. We never promise an outcome, because the decision is not ours.

Book free counselling about Australia

Thirty minutes with Mehadi Hasan, our counsellor for Australia. Online or at our office in [CITY]. We look at your profile and tell you what is realistic. No fee, no obligation.

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