Study In Australia

Popular Universities to Study in Australia for Indian Students

Below is the list of some popular universities featured on QS University Ranking 2022 and 2023.

Institution	QS Ranking 2023 (Globally)	QS Ranking 2024 (Globally)
The Australian National University	30	34
The University of Melbourne	33	14
The University of Sydney	41	19
The University of New South Wales	45	19
The University of Queensland	50	43
Monash University	57	42
The University of Western Australia	90	72
The University of Adelaide	109	89
University of Technology, Sydney	137	90
University of Wollongong	185	162

Top Universities in Australia To Study Without IELTS

It is 100% possible to study without even taking the IELTS in Australia. Students can seek admission by submitting alternative exam scores.

Name of the University	Alternative Exams
Australian National University	ANU Access Program, CAE, PTE
University of Southern Queensland	USQ Pathway Program
Bond University	EAP Level 3 (English for Academic Purposes), PTE
University of South Australia	Centre for English language (CELUSA), English Program: Level 4, PTE, CAE, or CPE
University of Adelaide	Language preparatory course, TOEFL, CAE
Macquarie University	CAE, CPE, OET, and PTE
Victoria University	UVic Pathway Program, CAE, PTE
The Swinburne University of Technology	English Language Course
University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney	Pre-sessional English Language Program

List Of Cost-Efficient Australian Universities

The universities in Australia attract large number of international students every year. Although affordable than many other international student destinations, some students still find Australia expensive. There are many cost-efficient public universities that assure affordable education in the country. These universities charge anything between AUD 20,000 and AUD 35,000 annually for different programs. Below mentioned are some of the popular affordable universities in Australia with low tuition fees:

Universities Name	Type of University
University of Southern Queensland	Public university
Charles Sturt University	Public university
Federation University Australia	Public university
Southern Cross University	Public university
Australian Catholic University	Public university
Edith Cowan University	Public university
Central Queensland University (CQU)	Public university

How to Apply to a University in Australia

Applying to Australian institutions is easy, although it will require some careful planning.

Step 1: Select the course and university

Read the course curriculum carefully and check on support services and facilities offered to international students.

Step 2: Begin Your Application

After finalizing the desired course and education provider, you can download the form from the websites of institutions or request it by post. The application forms will require you to submit English language proficiency scores, academic transcripts, course preferences, a summary of employment experience, and more. When all the documents are ready, you can approach the official external agent. Most universities in Australia need you to apply through an authorized external agent. Alternately, you can also apply through the Immi Account application system. For guidance, you can contact the services department in your university.

Step 3: Application assessment

The education provider will assess the application form and notify you of the result.

Step 4: Accept the offer

If your application is accepted, you will receive an acceptance form or an offer letter from the university/ institution. Read the offer letter carefully to see the applicable conditions. Ensure to meet these conditions before the institute offers confirmation of enrollment (COE).

Step 5: Pay the tuition fees

Pay the tuition fees before the COE is issued.

Step 6: Attend the GTE Assessment

After receiving the COE, the student has to appear for Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) assessment interview. This assessment is conducted to ascertain the candidate’s genuineness to avoid any chances of illegal immigration. Next, the student need to attend the medical examination.

Step 7: Get Ready for Departure

Apply for the student VISA using the COE issued by the university and GTE assessment response. You can purchase health insurance, and flight tickets, and arrange for your accommodation in Australia before flying to the country.