- Search CRICOS-registered courses and institutions on Study Australia.
- Apply to the institution and receive a letter of offer.
- Accept the offer and pay the required deposit to receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
- Buy Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for you and any family members.
- Prepare evidence of funds (course fees, travel and AUD 29710 living costs for 12 months) and English test results.
- Apply online for the Student visa (subclass 500) through ImmiAccount and complete health checks and biometrics if asked.
- Receive your visa grant, travel to Australia and start your course.
Study in Australia from Pakistan
Checked October 9, 2026 against official sources
Australia is a leading choice for Pakistani students who want an English-speaking education with strong student protections, as every course for international students must be CRICOS-registered. Its universities are well known for research, engineering, IT, business and health sciences. Students can work part-time during studies, and graduates may stay on through the Temporary Graduate visa.
Money to show (visa)29,710 AUD / yearabout PKR 5,724,470
Student visa feesabout PKR 481,696
Work while studyingUp to 48 hours a fortnight when your course is in session (no limit for master's by research and doctoral students).
Work after graduationTemporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) Post-Higher Education Work stream: usually 2 to 3 years depending on your qualification.
Why Pakistani students choose Australia
- Courses for international students are registered on CRICOS
- Work up to 48 hours a fortnight while your course is in session
- No work limit for master's by research and doctoral students
- Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) usually allows 2 to 3 years after a degree
- Student visa length is in line with your enrolment, and family members can be included
What it costs
| 12-month living costs to show for the Student visa (subclass 500) Plus course fees and travel; partner AUD 10394 and child AUD 4449 extra |
29,710 AUD per year about PKR 5,724,470 |
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Living costs: Melbourne · Sydney (daily food, transport and rent estimates).
Work out the money to show in PKR → · Tuition is listed on each university page below.
Universities in Australia
All 12 →University of Melbourne
Melbourne
Varies by course (2027 fee tables), e.g. Master of Computer Science AUD 68,48...
UNSW Sydney
Sydney
Varies by degree; e.g. Master of Information Technology AUD 63,000 first-year...
University of Sydney
Sydney
AUD 49,900-87,000 per year for postgraduate coursework (2027 entry guide; mos...
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Sydney
AUD 20,270-36,688 per session for most master's and graduate courses (2027, b...
Monash University
Melbourne
Varies by course; e.g. Master of Information Technology AUD 57,540 per year (...
Australian National University
Canberra
Varies by program; e.g. Master of Computing AUD 57,640 per year (2027 annual ...
Adelaide University
Adelaide
AUD 45,100-57,100 per year for most master's degrees (2027 indicative annual ...
Curtin University
Perth
Varies by course; 2027 indicative first-year fees, e.g. Master of Internation...
Deakin University
Melbourne (Burwood) and Geelong
Mostly about AUD 45,000-48,000 per year for master's degrees (2027 annual cos...
Macquarie University
Sydney
About AUD 41,300-50,800 per year for most master's degrees (2027 indicative a...
RMIT University
Melbourne
University of Queensland
Brisbane
Varies by program; e.g. Master of Computer Science AUD 60,952 per year (2027)
Scholarships in Australia
All 7 →
10 days left
University of Queensland Graduate Research School Scholarships (UQGRSS, incl. RTP)
UQ's main research scholarships cover tuition, a tax-free living stipend and health cover for PhD...
21 days leftUNSW International Scientia Coursework Scholarship
UNSW's leading award for international coursework students recognises academic merit, leadership ...
Check official siteAustralia Awards Scholarships (Pakistan)
Australia Awards are long-term development scholarships for master's study at Australian universi...
Check official siteUniversity of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships
The Melbourne Research Scholarship and Research Training Program scholarships support high-achiev...
Check official siteMonash International Merit Scholarship
An automatic undergraduate award for international students from all countries who receive a full...
Check official siteMonash International Leadership Scholarship
Monash's top undergraduate award for international students: 100% of course fees for the whole de...
Check official siteSydney International Student Award
The University of Sydney gives a 20% tuition fee reduction for the whole course to international ...
Student visa and English
- Australia student visa: requirements, documents and fees
- Courses are taught in English, and you may need to provide evidence of English language ability with your student visa application.
- You and your family members must hold Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) from an approved Australian provider for your stay.
- Australia Student visa (subclass 500): IELTS IELTS Academic or General Training: 6.0 overall (5.5 with 10+ weeks ELICOS/Foundation/Pathway; 5.0 with 20+ weeks ELICOS); PTE PTE Academic: 47 (39 with 10+ weeks ELICOS/Foundation/Pathway; 31 with 20+ weeks ELICOS)
- Australia Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) - Post-Higher Education Work: IELTS IELTS Academic or General Training: 6.5 overall, 5.5 in each component; PTE PTE Academic: 55 overall; listening 40, reading 42, writing 41, speaking 39
- Australia Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) - competent English: IELTS IELTS Academic or General Training: 6 in each of listening, reading, writing, speaking; PTE PTE Academic: listening 47, reading 48, writing 51, speaking 54
- Australia proficient English (skilled migration points): IELTS IELTS Academic or General Training: 7 in each of listening, reading, writing, speaking; PTE PTE Academic: listening 58, reading 59, writing 69, speaking 76
- Australia superior English (skilled migration points): IELTS IELTS Academic or General Training: 8 in each of listening, reading, writing, speaking; PTE PTE Academic: listening 69, reading 70, writing 85, speaking 88
- Australia functional English: IELTS IELTS Academic or General Training: average band score of 4.5; PTE PTE Academic: overall 24
Steps to study in Australia
Frequently asked questions
How much money do I need for an Australian student visa?
Home Affairs requires evidence that you can cover travel, course fees and 12 months of living costs. Living costs are AUD 29710 for a student, plus AUD 10394 for a partner and AUD 4449 for each child coming with you.
Can I work while studying in Australia?
Yes. Student visa holders can work up to 48 hours a fortnight when their course is in session. Master's by research and doctoral students, and their families, have no work limit.
Can my family come with me?
Yes, you can include family members in your Student visa application. You must show extra living costs for them and they must also be covered by Overseas Student Health Cover.
Can I stay in Australia after graduating?
Graduates with a recent degree from a CRICOS-registered course may apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), which usually lets you stay and work for 2 to 3 years depending on your qualification. You must be 35 or under when you apply.
Amounts in PKR use today's exchange rate. Rules change; always confirm on the official pages linked here before you apply.
