Australia has established itself as one of the world’s premier study abroad destinations — combining world-class universities, a spectacular quality of life, generous work rights, and a post-study work visa that allows graduates to gain international experience before returning home or pursuing permanent residency. For Bangladeshi students, Australia offers a warm, diverse, and multicultural environment, with strong South Asian communities in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.
Australian universities dominate global rankings — the Group of Eight (Go8) universities are consistently ranked among the top 100 in the world. Whether you are studying undergraduate, postgraduate, or doctoral programmes, Australia provides internationally recognised qualifications that are respected by employers worldwide.
University | City | World Ranking (QS) | Known For |
Australian National University (ANU) | Canberra | #30 | Research, Political Science, Law |
University of Melbourne | Melbourne | #33 | Medicine, Arts, Engineering, Business |
University of Sydney | Sydney | #18 | Law, Business, Architecture, Medicine |
University of Queensland (UQ) | Brisbane | #40 | Life Sciences, Mining Engineering, Business |
University of New South Wales (UNSW) | Sydney | #19 | Engineering, Business, Law, Medicine |
Monash University | Melbourne | #57 | Pharmacy, Law, Business — very popular with BD students |
University of Adelaide | Adelaide | #82 | Agriculture, Engineering, Health Sciences |
University of Western Australia | Perth | #90 | Mining, Engineering, Oceanography |
RMIT University | Melbourne | Top 250 | Design, Business, Engineering, IT |
Deakin University | Melbourne/Geelong | Top 300 | Business, Nursing, Education — strong international support |
Expense | Amount (Per Year) | Notes |
Tuition — Undergraduate | AUD 20,000 – 45,000 | Medicine and dentistry are most expensive; arts and education are cheaper |
Tuition — Postgraduate | AUD 22,000 – 50,000 | MBA programmes at top universities can exceed AUD 50,000 |
Living Costs — Sydney/Melbourne | AUD 21,000 – 27,000 | Official government minimum: AUD 21,041 per year |
Living Costs — Regional/Smaller Cities | AUD 15,000 – 20,000 | Perth, Adelaide, and regional areas are significantly cheaper |
OSHC (Health Insurance) | AUD 530 – 630 | Overseas Student Health Cover — mandatory for all student visa holders |
Total Estimated (Sydney/Melbourne) | AUD 42,000 – 72,000 | Per year — part-time work can offset living costs significantly |
Australia’s post-study work rights are among the most generous in the world. After graduating, you can apply for the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485):
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The Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement is Australia’s way of ensuring that student visa applicants are genuinely coming to study, not to migrate permanently through the back door. You must submit a personal statement explaining why you want to study in Australia, your ties to Bangladesh, and your plans after graduation. EduJet BD helps you craft a strong GTE statement.
Yes. Studying and living in a regional area of Australia can add 1 to 2 extra years to your post-study work visa. Some regional universities also offer partial or full scholarship incentives for international students. EduJet BD can help you identify the best regional universities for your field.
Visa processing times vary by country. Generally, it can take anywhere from 3 weeks to 3 months. We
provide a detailed timeline specific to your destination during our first meeting.
Australia has one of the world’s highest minimum wages. The adult minimum wage is approximately AUD 23 per hour. Working 48 hours per fortnight at minimum wage earns approximately AUD 29,000 per year — which can significantly offset your living costs.