Study in Australia.
The essentials, in one place.
Use this snapshot to decide whether Australia fits your academic goals and resources. Requirements can differ by qualification, institution and application route.
| Tuition | AUD 30,000+ / year |
|---|---|
| Financial evidence | Tuition + Living AUD 29,710 (~PKR 7.5M) |
| Language requirements | PTE 60+ highly recommended |
| Visa route | Visa fee AUD 1,600 (Non-refundable) |
From shortlist to application.
Begin with the university’s course and international-admission pages. If using a representative, confirm that the university officially authorises them and understand any charges.
Prepare evidence for the Genuine Student assessment and check the current visa fee directly. Fees, financial thresholds and refusal consequences must not be inferred from an old application cycle.
- Identify programmes that accept your qualification. Ask admissions about equivalence if your Pakistani award is not clearly listed.
- Read the individual course requirements and deadline. Confirm language evidence, prerequisites and any selection test.
- Prepare your academic records, references and personal statement. Follow the institution’s instructions for certified documents.
- Submit through the university or its designated national portal. Keep your account, receipts and application number.
- After an offer, check the student visa procedure for applicants residing in Pakistan and prepare the required financial evidence.
Explore support for your studies.
Compare the award’s eligibility, coverage and application route. Admission and scholarship applications may have different deadlines.
Work while you study.
| Bachelor's | Permitted · 24 hours/week 48 h/fortnight in term (about 24 h/week); unlimited in course breaks |
|---|---|
| Master's | Permitted · 24 hours/week 48 h/fortnight in term (about 24 h/week); unlimited in course breaks |
| PhD | Permitted No hour cap once the research degree has started |
48 h/fortnight in session, unlimited in breaks; research degrees: no cap
After your qualification
Temporary Graduate (485) visa: 2 years bachelor/coursework master’s, 3 years master’s by research, 4 years doctorate
Explore family and post-study pathways ↗Your preparation checklist.
Track the essentials here, then reconcile this list with the exact university and embassy checklist.
Go directly to the source.
These authority and institution links accompany the reference dataset. They are your starting point for checking the latest rules.
- LIN 19/198 Evidence of financial capacity ↗https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2019L01366/latest/text
- Subclass 500 Student visa ↗https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500
- Genuine Student requirement ↗https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500/genuine-student-requirement
- Study Australia: Student visa charge increase, 1 July 2026 ↗https://www.studyaustralia.gov.au/en/tools-and-resources/news/student-visa-application-charge-increase
- Home Affairs: including or adding family members ↗https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/changes-to-student-visa-application-rules-500-590/family-members
- LIN 25/090 Student visa English tests ↗https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2025L00906/asmade
- SBP Foreign Exchange Manual, Chapter 17 ↗https://www.sbp.org.pk/assets/document/Chapter-17-foreign-exchange-manual.pdf
- Home Affairs: 485 changes from 1 July 2024 ↗https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/changes
- HEC: documents attested ↗https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/students/DAS/Pages/Documents-Attested.aspx
- Monash-HEC joint scholarship ↗https://www.monash.edu/study/fees-scholarships/scholarships/find-a-scholarship/monash-university-pakistan-higher-education-commission-joint-scholarship
- Home Affairs: Biometrics and ABCC locations ↗https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics
- Australian High Commission Islamabad: Visas ↗https://pakistan.embassy.gov.au/islm/Visas_and_Migration.html
