Social SciencesStudy in Australia
Top-ranked universities, sunny lifestyle and up to 4 years of post-study work rights.
- Indicative tuition
- A$25,000–A$55,000 per year
- Post-study work
- 2–4 years (subclass 485)
- Student route
- Student visa (subclass 500)
About Australia
Australia is one of the most popular study destinations in the world, with seven universities in the global top 100 and a reputation for high-quality teaching, research and student support.
International students enjoy a relaxed, multicultural lifestyle, strong work rights and clear post-study pathways, especially in high-demand fields.
Popular student cities
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Brisbane
- Perth
- Adelaide
Australia student visa: key facts
The main student route to Australia is the Student visa (subclass 500). Here's what international students should know.
- Visa type
- Student visa (subclass 500), with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
- Work during study
- Up to 48 hours per fortnight while course is in session
- Post-study work
- Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), typically 2–4 years
- English requirement
- IELTS / PTE / TOEFL as required by the university
- Proof of funds
- Evidence of funds for tuition, travel and living costs
Visa and immigration rules change regularly and depend on your nationality, course and circumstances. The above is a general guide for international students; your Tutopiya counsellor confirms the current requirements before you apply.
Why choose Australia?
Top-ranked universities
Seven universities in the global top 100, strong across most subjects.
Lifestyle & safety
Safe, welcoming, multicultural cities with a high standard of living.
Post-study work
The 485 visa gives 2–4 years of work rights after graduating.
Skills demand
Clear pathways in health, engineering, IT and other in-demand fields.
Courses in Australia
Programmes we place students into, with entry requirements, intakes and indicative fees.
Social Sciences
EngineeringBEng (Hons) Engineering (Honours)
Monash University
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Indicative tuition
- A$50,800 / year
EngineeringBEng (Hons) Engineering (Honours)
University of Sydney
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Indicative tuition
- A$54,500 / year
Computer Science & ITBIT Information Technology
Monash University
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Indicative tuition
- A$47,300 / year
Media, Film & ArtsBachelor of Media Communication Media Communication
Monash University
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Indicative tuition
- A$40,500 / year
Business & ManagementNot finding the right course?
Search our application partner ApplyBoard's Australia catalogue — mostly pathway and teaching institutions we do not list ourselves. Applying through it is free.
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Monash University
📍 Melbourne, Australia
A Group of Eight university with campuses in Australia and Malaysia.
University of Melbourne
📍 Melbourne, Australia
Australia's leading research university, in the country's student capital.
University of Sydney
📍 Sydney, Australia
Australia's first university, ranked in the world's top 20, in the heart of Sydney.
Scholarships for Australia
Browse all Australia scholarships- Partial funding
Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarship
A 50% reduction of international tuition fees for the standard duration of the degree
- Partial funding
ANU Chancellor's International Scholarship
A tuition fee reduction of 25% or 50% for the duration of the degree, plus guaranteed first-year accommodation
- Full funding
Australia Awards Scholarships
Fully funded: tuition, return air travel, establishment allowance, living stipend and health cover
- Full funding
Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship
Tuition fee offset, and at many universities a living stipend and health cover as well
- Varies funding
Deakin Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
100% or 50% of tuition fees, plus a place on the Vice-Chancellor's Professional Excellence Program
- Full funding
Deakin Vice-Chancellor's Meritorious 100% Scholarship (India)
100% of the indicative tuition fee stated in the offer letter, worth over ₹6 million per award
- Partial funding
Global Curtin Scholarships — Merit Scholarship
25% off first-year tuition fees, capped at 200 credit points
- Partial funding
Griffith Remarkable Scholarship
50% of tuition fees for the full duration of the programme
- Partial funding
La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship
A 20–25% reduction in tuition fees for the full duration of the course
- Partial funding
Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
Up to A$10,000 applied against tuition fees
- Varies funding
Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship
A$10,000 fee remission in first year, or 50–100% fee remission across the whole degree for top-ranked applicants
- Full funding
Melbourne Research Scholarship
Full fee offset, a living allowance of around A$39,500 a year, a relocation grant and overseas student health cover
- Full funding
Monash International Leadership Scholarship
100% of course fees for the full duration of an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree
- Full funding
University of Sydney International Scholarship
Full tuition fees plus an annual living stipend for research master's and PhD candidates
- Varies funding
UNSW International Scientia Coursework Scholarship
A$20,000 a year towards tuition, with full-tuition awards for the strongest candidates
- Partial funding
UQ International Excellence Scholarship
A 25% reduction in tuition fees for the full duration of the programme
- Partial funding
UTS Academic Excellence International Scholarship
A tuition fee reduction for the standard duration of the course
- Partial funding
UTS Southeast Asia International Scholarship
A tuition fee reduction for students from eligible Southeast Asian countries
- Partial funding
UWA Global Excellence Scholarship
Up to A$48,000 over four years for undergraduate study, or up to A$24,000 over two years for postgraduate
Counselling to enrolment
How we place you in Australia
Three simple steps, covered by one flat SGD 50.
- 1
Counselling & matching
A dedicated counsellor gets to know your grades, budget and goals, then maps out the strongest route into your chosen programme.
- 2
Application support
We prepare your application with you, personal statement, documents and references, and submit it to the university on the right timeline.
- 3
Placement & enrolment
From offer letter to enrolment and visa paperwork, we guide you through every step until you are confirmed and ready to start.
SGD 50 in total. Charged as 2 monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers counselling, your application and guidance right through to your offer. University tuition is separate and paid directly to the university.
Free · apply yourself
More options in Australia
ApplyBoard, our application partner, lists schools across Australia that are not in our own catalogue — mostly pathway and teaching institutions. You can browse and apply to those yourself at no cost.
Browse ApplyBoard programmes ↗Ready to study in Australia?
Answer a few quick questions to see where you stand. Subscribe and a counsellor calls within 24 hours to map your route, shortlist universities and start your application.
SGD 50 in total, charged as 2 monthly instalments of SGD 25. University tuition is separate and paid directly to the university.
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Studying in Australia: your questions, answered
What visa do I need to study in Australia?
The main student route is the Student visa (subclass 500). Visa type: Student visa (subclass 500), with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). Work during study: Up to 48 hours per fortnight while course is in session. Post-study work: Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), typically 2–4 years. English requirement: IELTS / PTE / TOEFL as required by the university. Proof of funds: Evidence of funds for tuition, travel and living costs. Visa and immigration rules change regularly and depend on your nationality, course and circumstances, so your Tutopiya counsellor confirms the current requirements before you apply.
How much does it cost to study in Australia?
International tuition typically falls in the range of A$25,000–A$55,000 per year, and living costs vary by city. Tutopiya's counselling, application and enrolment support is free, so the only cost you take on is the university's own fees.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.
Do I need my final results before I apply?
No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.
What qualifications do you accept?
We place students from IGCSE / O-Level, A-Levels (Cambridge and Edexcel), the IB Diploma, foundation and diploma programmes, and national curricula such as CBSE and ICSE. If your grades are not quite there for direct entry, we advise on an international foundation year.
How soon will someone contact me?
A Tutopiya counsellor calls you within 24 hours of you subscribing. Before that, our guided assistant is free to use and shows you where you stand — your readiness, the destinations that fit your budget, and what to prepare next — so you can judge the service before you pay for it.