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  • Why Australia

    Australia is ideal for international students, with high-quality education, a welcoming culture, vibrant student cities and beautiful natural surroundings.


    • World class education
    • Australian culture and lifestyle
    • Real world learning
    • World-leading research
  • Plan your studies

    Australia has a range of learning institutions, including universities, vocational education and training institutes, schools and English language colleges.


    • Find a course
    • How to apply to study
    • Australia’s education system 
    • Areas of study
    • English courses
    • Schools
    • Vocational education and training
    • Universities and higher education
    • Scholarships
    • Study abroad and exchange
    • Other ways to study
    • List of Australian universities
    • Changing your course or provider
  • Life in Australia

    Life in Australia offers international students a welcoming and diverse culture, a high standard of living, access to student support services and more.


    • Locations in Australia
    • Accommodation
    • Living and education costs
    • Safety in Australia
    • Student support services
  • Plan your move

    Find the information you’ll need as an international student to move to Australia and set yourself up for success.


    • What can you bring to Australia?
    • Your first week in Australia
    • Preparing to travel
    • Your guide to visas
    • Bringing your family
    • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
    • How to apply for your visa
    • Language testing organisations
  • Work in Australia

    International students in Australia can work while they study, with access to a wide range of options for building networks and gaining valuable industry experience.


    • Preparing for work
    • Finding work while you study
    • Work rights and responsibilities
    • Volunteer and industry experience
    • Work after graduating
    • Student Employability Stories
  • Tools and resources

    Masterclasses, inspiring student stories and helpful tips and advice (blogs).


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13 News articles

  • Changes to the Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) Visa

    4 March 2026

    Temporary Graduate Visa (TGV) application charges have increased from 1 March 2026.

  • New rules on agent commissions for onshore student transfers

    26 February 2026

    Australian providers are banned from paying commissions to agents for onshore transfers that occur after 31 March 2026.

  • Australian universities rise in world subject rankings

    26 January 2026

    Discover Australia’s top-ranked fields of study in the 2026 THE World University Rankings by Subject.

  • Australia’s Student visa processing 2026: Ministerial Direction 115

    20 November 2025

    Final arrangements announced for 2026 Student visa processing.

  • Australia shines again in Times World University Rankings 2026

    22 October 2025

  • New English language tests approved for Student visa applications

    14 August 2025

    Australia now accepts 9 different English language tests for Student visa applications.

  • Increased student intake for Australia in 2026

    11 August 2025

    Australia continues to welcome international students from all over the world and remains a top study destination globally.

  • New suite of Study Australia Skills in Demand assets

    8 August 2025

    A new suite of Study Australia Marketing Toolkit assets is now available, including 8 new videos showcasing real stories, real students and real employment outcomes.

  • Australia on show in latest QS Best Student Cities 2026

    7 August 2025

    Latest rankings highlight Australia's world-leading student cities.

  • Australia excels again in QS World University Rankings 2026

    19 June 2025

    Australia ranks among the world’s best in the latest QS World University Rankings.

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