The prospective student guide to Australia
Thinking about studying in Australia? Get the full picture in one PDF: the universities and colleges, what they're known for, what it really costs, and exactly how the student visa process works.
Every major university
City by city: the Go8, technology universities and regional options — and what each is actually known for.
TAFE & colleges too
The cheaper vocational route, diploma-to-degree packaging, and how to spot a college worth paying.
Real costs
Tuition ranges, living costs per city, the visa financial requirement and where the scholarships are.
The student visa, demystified
Subclass 500, the Genuine Student requirement, working rights and post-study 485 options.
The regional advantage
Why studying outside Sydney and Melbourne can mean extra points and an extra year of work rights.
12-month timeline
A step-by-step application checklist from shortlist to orientation week.