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Sample listing · Melbourne
Melbourne · Australia
FoundationBachelor’sMaster’s
Business & management · Engineering · Arts & humanities
Destination guide · Asia-Pacific
Study in Australia from Bangladesh
Australia’s universities and vocational institutions are known for practical, industry-connected teaching. Students can study in major cities or regional areas, with two main intakes each year.
- Typical bachelor’s
- 3 years (+ optional honours)
- Typical master’s
- 1–2 years
- Main intakes
- Feb · Jul
- Student visa
- Student visa (subclass 500)
General patterns — programme length and intakes vary by institution.
Why students choose Australia
- Two main intakes each year
- Universities plus vocational (VET/TAFE) pathways
- Practical, industry-linked teaching across many disciplines
- A choice of large cities and regional campuses
Ways to study in Australia
Universities
Bachelor’s degrees, often three years with an optional honours year, plus master’s and research degrees.
Vocational education (VET/TAFE)
Certificates and diplomas focused on practical skills, sometimes leading into university study.
Pathway programmes
Foundation and diploma pathways for students who need a bridge into a degree.
Common study levels
FoundationDiploma (VET)Bachelor’sHonoursMaster’sPhD
Academic and English requirements
IELTS Academic, PTE Academic and TOEFL iBT are commonly accepted. Universities set their own minimum scores; English requirements for the visa are set separately by the Department of Home Affairs.
Entry requirements are set by each institution and course. There is no single score that guarantees admission. Need to book a test? See IELTS/TOEFL registration assistance.
Application steps
- Shortlist courses and check entry requirements
- Apply to your chosen institution
- Receive and accept your offer letter
- Pay the tuition deposit and arrange Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
- Receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
- Apply for a Student visa (subclass 500)
Intakes: February and July are the main intakes; some institutions offer additional start dates.
Document checklist
- Passport
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- English test result
- Statement addressing the Genuine Student requirement
- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
- OSHC evidence
- Financial documents
- Health and character documents, if requested
Exact documents vary by institution and visa route. Your counsellor will give you a personal checklist.
Tuition and living costs
Speak with a counsellor for current estimates
We don’t publish fixed figures on this page. Tuition, living costs and the funds you must show for a visa change regularly and differ by institution and city. A counsellor will help you build a realistic, current estimate using official sources.
Ask for a cost estimateFinding scholarships
Universities offer international scholarships, often as tuition reductions based on academic merit, and the Australian Government runs schemes such as Australia Awards for eligible countries. Check current eligibility for Bangladeshi applicants on official pages.
HIC does not award scholarships and cannot guarantee funding.
Visa and financial documents
Always verify with the official source
How HIC’s visa documentation guidance worksStudent visa (subclass 500)
Most students apply for the Student visa (subclass 500) with a Confirmation of Enrolment, Overseas Student Health Cover and evidence meeting the Genuine Student requirement and financial rules. HIC helps with documentation; decisions are made by the Department of Home Affairs.
Department of Home Affairs — Student visa (subclass 500)(opens in a new tab)Visa rules, fees and financial requirements change. HIC provides documentation guidance; it is not an immigration authority and cannot guarantee a visa.
Institutions in Australia
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Sample listing · Sydney
Sydney · Australia
DiplomaBachelor’sMaster’s
Health sciences · Computing & IT · Sciences
Listings marked “Sample” are placeholders until HIC confirms the institutions it represents.
Australia: common questions
A Confirmation of Enrolment is issued by your Australian institution after you accept your offer and pay the deposit. It is required for your student visa application.
Overseas Student Health Cover is health insurance that international students in Australia are generally required to hold for the duration of their visa.
At many Australian universities, honours is an additional year after a three-year bachelor’s, often with a research component.