Study in Australia
Study in Australia for NRI Students from the GCC: Degrees, Costs and Post-Study Work Visa
Australia's Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) gives international graduates 2–4 years of work rights — and the country's strong Indian community and good employment market make it a compelling destination.
Australia's appeal for GCC Indian students
Australia has a large and well-established Indian community in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. Post-study work rights of 2 years (metropolitan) or 4 years (regional universities) provide a meaningful earning window after graduation. Australian degrees are recognised by UAE and GCC employers — particularly in engineering, healthcare, and business — giving graduates strong Gulf re-entry options if they choose to return.
Costs and programs
Australian university tuition for international students: AUD 25,000–45,000/year (approximately ₹14–25 lakh/year). Living costs: AUD 20,000–25,000/year in major cities. High-demand programs: Computer Science, Engineering, Nursing, Business. Note: students can work 48 hours/fortnight during study — part-time income partially offsets living costs.
Admissions from the GCC
Australian university admissions require 12th transcripts (typically 70–85% overall for good universities), IELTS 6.5+ (6.0 for some programs), and English curriculum school background is preferred. Applications are submitted directly. Two intakes per year (February and July). ed·nations advises on institution and program selection, application strategy, and coordinates visa documentation preparation.
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