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Some universities accept Bangladesh HSC directly at specified GPA levels. Others ask for foundation, diploma or prior tertiary study.
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Australia Guide · Bangladesh Applicants
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from Bangladesh.
A practical research guide for Bangladeshi students covering admission, universities, costs, visa, work, life after graduation and arrival — with official sources and clear distinctions between university requirements and immigration rules.
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Family rules changed on 2 October 2026
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Can Australia realistically fit your profile?
Australia does not use one national academic cut-off. Your route depends on study level, institution, subject, English, academic history, budget and visa logic.
Credit is case by case.
Duration, awarding body, subjects and relevance matter. Credit transfer should never be promised before formal assessment.
See pathwaysYour Bachelor is assessed first.
Universities can look at degree recognition, CGPA, prerequisites, subject match and sometimes professional experience.
Degree recognitionLow CGPA is not automatically “no.”
Institution, academic trend, course logic, work history and pathway options can change what is realistic.
What helpsEvidence matters more than the number.
Employment, business, family responsibilities, training and a logical return to study can support the explanation.
Gap evidenceResearch degrees need stronger proof.
Proposal quality, prior research, thesis, publications and supervisor availability can matter.
Research routeLiving-cost evidenceAUD 29,710Primary applicant, 12-month benchmark. Tuition and travel are additional.
Visa EnglishIELTS 6.0Standard Student visa route. University requirements may be higher.
PTE for visa47For tests taken on or after 7 Aug 2025 under the standard route.
Health coverOSHC requiredGenerally for the required Student visa stay.
BANGLADESH ACADEMIC PATHWAYS
Your current qualification can lead to more than one route.
Final admission is always university and course specific.
After HSC
Possible routes include direct Bachelor, Foundation, Diploma/college pathway, or prior tertiary study depending on the institution.
Examples: Macquarie currently recognises Bangladesh HSC with GPA 4.5/5.0 as one undergraduate route. UOW publishes HSC 5.0 for some direct Bachelor bands, with lower results potentially using pathway options. These are examples, not national rules.
After a Bangladesh Diploma
Universities assess qualification duration, awarding body, academic content and relevance. Some applicants may enter Bachelor programs with credit; others may start earlier in the degree.
After a Bachelor
Masters admission commonly assesses whether the degree is recognised, CGPA/percentage, prerequisites, course relevance, English and sometimes work experience.
Research Masters or PhD
Expect more emphasis on proposal, thesis/research background, publications, research methods and supervisor fit. Research applicants also have different work-rule and 485-age considerations.
BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY SECTIONS
Section 1, Section 2 and Section 3 refer to Bangladeshi institutions — not Australian universities.
Australian education providers use Country Education Profile (CEP) assessment guidance when interpreting overseas qualifications. The section can affect how a Bangladeshi Bachelor degree is compared, how many years of study are expected, and whether a direct or pathway route is available.
Important: this is a qualification-recognition classification, not a quality ranking. Classifications can change. The lists below are based on the latest researched CEP snapshot available to us (2025/26 evidence) and should be re-verified for high-stakes admission decisions.
Start typing. Tap a result to jump directly to its section.
For affiliated colleges, the awarding university matters.
National University currently reports 2,257 affiliated colleges and institutions. For degrees awarded by National University, the qualification is assessed through National University rather than treating each affiliated college as its own separate CEP Section institution. National University appears in our current researched Section 2 list.
Check official NU affiliated colleges ↗“Not listed” does not automatically mean “not accepted.”
If a college or institution does not appear as a standalone Section 1, 2 or 3 entry, check the degree-awarding university shown on the certificate/transcript. If that awarding body is not in the current list either, the Australian provider may need to assess the qualification individually.
Check Bangladesh UGC institutions ↗Section 1 · 30 institutions
Current researched snapshot includes 30 Section 1 institutions. A 2023 PFEC update also reported the CEP Section 1 total as 30.
Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST)
American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB)
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU)
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University
Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU)
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
BRAC University
Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET)
Daffodil International University (DIU)
Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET)
East West University (EWU)
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)
International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC)
Islamic University of Technology (IUT)
Jahangirnagar University (JU)
Khulna University (KU)
Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET)
Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU)
North South University (NSU)
Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU)
Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET)
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST)
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University
University of Asia Pacific (UAP)
United International University (UIU)
University of Chittagong
University of Dhaka
University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB)
University of Rajshahi
World University of Bangladesh (WUB)
Section 2 · current researched list
Section 2 includes a much broader group of public and private institutions. Exact qualification length and result can still matter to the Australian provider.
ASA University Bangladesh (ASAUB)
Asian University for Women (AUW)
Asian University of Bangladesh (AUB)
Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology (ADUST)
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University
Bangladesh Islami University (BIU)
Bangladesh Open University (BOU)
Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX)
Bangladesh University (BU)
Bangladesh University of Business & Technology (BUBT)
Bangladesh University of Health Sciences
Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)
Barisal University
Begum Rokeya University
BGC Trust University Bangladesh
BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology
Central Women's University (CWU)
Chittagong Independent University (CIU)
Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU)
City University
Comilla University
Cox's Bazar International University
Dhaka International University
East Delta University (EDU)
Eastern University
Exim Bank Agricultural University, Bangladesh
Far East International University
Feni University
First Capital University of Bangladesh
German University Bangladesh
Gono Bishwabidyalay (Gono University)
Green University of Bangladesh
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU)
Hamdard University Bangladesh
International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT)
Ishakha International University
Islamic Arabic University
Islamic University
Jagannath University
Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University
Jessore University of Science and Technology
Khwaja Yunus Ali University
Leading University
Manarat International University
Metropolitan University
National University
Noakhali Science and Technology University
North Bengal International University
North East University Bangladesh
North Western University
Northern University Bangladesh
Notre Dame University Bangladesh
Pabna University of Science and Technology
Port City International University
Premier University
Presidency University
Primeasia University
Prime University
Pundra University of Science & Technology
Queens University
Rajshahi Science & Technology University
Ranada Prasad Shaha University
Rangamati Science and Technology University
Royal University of Dhaka
Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology
Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib University
Sonargaon University
South Asian University
Southeast University
Southern University Bangladesh
Stamford University Bangladesh
State University of Bangladesh
Sylhet Agricultural University
Sylhet International University
The Millennium University
Times University Bangladesh
University of Development Alternative
University of Information Technology and Sciences (UITS)
University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC)
University of South Asia
Uttara University
Varendra University
Z.H. Sikder University of Science & Technology
Section 3 · current researched list
Section 3 contains many newer institutions. Section 3 does not automatically mean “Australia impossible”; some pathway providers explicitly accept Section 3 qualifications under different duration or grade conditions.
Ahsania Mission University of Science and Technology
America-Bangladesh University
Anwer Khan Modern University
Bandarban University
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Digital University
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman University, Kishoreganj
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Aviation and Aerospace University
Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science and Technology University
Bangladesh Army International University of Science and Technology (BAIUST)
Bangladesh Army University of Engineering and Technology (BAUET)
Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology (BAUST)
Canadian University of Bangladesh
CCN University of Science and Technology
Central University of Science and Technology
Chandpur Science and Technology University
Chittagong Medical University
Darul Ihsan University
Global University Bangladesh
Hobiganj Agricultural University
International Standard University
Khulna Agricultural University
Khulna Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah University
Kurigram Agricultural University
Microland University of Science and Technology
Northern University of Business and Technology
NPI University of Bangladesh
Rabindra Maitree University
Rabindra University, Bangladesh
Rajshahi Medical University
RTM Al-Kabir Technical University
Rupayan AKM Shamsuzzoha University
Shah Makhdum Management University
Sheikh Hasina Medical University / Khulna Medical University
Sheikh Hasina University
Sheikh Hasina University of Science and Technology
Sylhet Medical University
Tagore University of Creative Arts
The International University of Scholars
The University of Comilla
Trust University, Barishal
University of Barishal
University of Brahmanbaria
University of Creative Technology Chittagong
University of Global Village
University of Skill Enrichment and Technology
ZNRF University of Management Sciences
WHO ACCEPTS WHICH SECTION?
Australian providers do not all use the sections in the same way.
The relevant question is not simply “Is my university Section 1?” It is “How does my target Australian provider assess my exact qualification, duration and result?”
| Australian provider / pathway | Section 1 | Section 2 | Section 3 | Published Bangladesh rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaplan Murdoch / Murdoch College Postgraduate Qualifying Program | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3-year Bachelor from recognised S1; 4-year Bachelor from S2; 5-year Bachelor from S3. |
| Deakin College Masters Qualifying Program | Qualification assessed | Yes | Yes | 3-year Bachelor with 50%; or 4-year Bachelor with 50% from a Section 2 or 3 institute. |
| UTAS International Pathway College Graduate Certificate in Business Studies | Yes · 50% | Yes · 55% | Yes · 55% | Section 1 requires 50%; “other sections” require 55% in the Bachelor, subject to the published conditions. |
| University of Canberra College Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations | Yes | Yes | Not listed in published table | S1: 3-year Bachelor, minimum 50%; S2: 4-year Bachelor, minimum 60% for the listed route. |
| UTS College Pre-Master's published equivalency guide | Yes | Yes | Not listed | 3-year Bachelor from S1; 4-year Bachelor from S2 for the published AQF 6 equivalency route. |
| Western Sydney University Masters Qualifying Program published guide | Yes | Yes | Not listed for Bangladesh | Published guide: 3-year Honours Bachelor from S1 or 4-year Honours Bachelor from S2. |
“Accepts” above refers to the specific published pathway/program rule shown, not blanket admission to every degree at the university. Course prerequisites, English, grades, GS/visa assessment and current provider policy still apply.
Australian university evidence
University of Canberra College 2026 ↗University of Newcastle CEP endorsement ↗LOW CGPA · GAP · SUBJECT CHANGE
The explanation has to make academic and career sense.
Low CGPA
Helpful factors can include stronger recent study, relevant work experience, a realistic university choice and a coherent progression.
Study Gap
Useful evidence can include employment letters, salary records, business documents, training, family circumstances or other evidence explaining the period.
Changing Subject
A field change is not automatically disqualifying, but it needs a credible reason for why the new course now makes sense for your skills and career.
STUDY
Choose the field, then the university.
Course structure, accreditation, English, tuition, campus and intake can matter more than a general university ranking.
IT · Cybersecurity · Data · AI
Compare prerequisites, specialisation depth, placement opportunities and professional recognition where relevant.
Business · Accounting · Finance · Analytics
Compare accreditation, majors, internships and quantitative prerequisites.
Civil · Mechanical · Electrical
Check mathematics/science prerequisites and Engineers Australia accreditation where relevant.
Nursing · Public Health · Allied Health
Registration-linked courses may carry higher English, placement and compliance requirements.
Teaching · Education
Teacher-registration linked programs can have higher English and placement requirements.
Construction · Project · Architecture
Accreditation, portfolios and practical industry components vary by course.
UNIVERSITY EXPLORER
Research universities with context, not logos alone.
This list is for research and does not imply LizOn represents every institution shown.
University of Melbourne
Research-intensive university with broad graduate and professional offerings.
Monash University
Large multi-campus university with business, IT, engineering, health and research programs.
University of Sydney
Comprehensive university with a wide professional and research portfolio.
UNSW Sydney
Strong engineering, computing, business, design and research portfolio.
Australian National University
Research-focused university with science, policy, computing and business strengths.
University of Queensland
Broad undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio across major study fields.
University of Western Australia
Major Perth university with science, engineering, business and health offerings.
Adelaide University
New university commencing in 2026 from the University of Adelaide and UniSA.
Griffith University
Publishes Bangladesh HSC entry examples across different degree entry bands.
Macquarie University
Currently publishes Bangladesh HSC 4.5/5.0 as a recognised undergraduate route.
RMIT University
Applied focus across technology, design, business, engineering and communication.
University of Technology Sydney
City-based technology and professional university with pathway options.
Institution names and marks belong to their respective owners. Inclusion is for student research and does not imply partnership or representation by LizOn Education.
Australia NavigatorINTAKE FINDER
February and July are not the whole story.
Some institutions operate trimester calendars or offer other course-specific starts.
MainFebruaryOften the broadest course availability.
MainJulyMajor mid-year intake, but not every course.
ExamplesMar · May · NovUsed by some institutions/programs.
RuleCourse firstAlways verify the exact course and campus.
Example: Deakin operates March, July and November trimesters, while research commencement dates can follow a different calendar.
IELTS · PTE · ENGLISH
Visa English and university English are two different thresholds.
Student visa standard route
IELTS Academic / General6.0
PTE Academic47
TOEFL iBT67
Eligible 10-week pathwayIELTS 5.5 / PTE 39
Eligible 20-week ELICOSIELTS 5.0 / PTE 31
Your course may require more
Universities can require IELTS 6.5, 7.0 or higher component scores for particular programs. Nursing, teaching, psychology, law and other registration-linked fields can be stricter.
From 21 Jan 2026, TOEFL applicants need the Australia-specific registration option for visa-valid results. Home-proctored versions are not accepted for visa purposes.
MONEY
Calculate the whole journey, not just tuition.
Tuition, visa, OSHC, medical, biometrics where requested, flights, housing setup and living funds all belong in the plan.
Typical tuition planning bands
Foundation / pathway~AUD 20k–40k / year
VET / Diploma~AUD 10k–30k / year
Bachelor~AUD 25k–55k+ / year
Masters coursework~AUD 28k–60k+ / year
Clinical / premium programsCan be higher
Current visa financial-capacity pieces
12-month living benchmarkAUD 29,710
Tuition12 months or pro-rata
TravelAdditional
Alternative annual-income routeAUD 87,856
SCHOLARSHIPS
Understand what the scholarship actually pays for.
Merit tuition scholarships
Can be automatic or competitive. Amount, duration, renewal and faculty restrictions vary.
Australia Awards
Country-specific government scholarships with eligibility and return-home obligations for relevant rounds.
Research Training Program
Universities can award fee offsets, stipends and allowances to eligible research Masters and PhD candidates.
Never stop at “up to 50% scholarship.” Check percentage, duration, renewal conditions, eligible courses and whether it is automatic.
ACCOMMODATION
Rent depends on city and accommodation type.
Use current local listings or the official Study Australia cost tools before committing. Static Australia-wide rent claims become outdated quickly.
Shared room / share house
Usually the lowest-cost common student option, with rent varying heavily by suburb and city.
Student residence
Purpose-built student accommodation can bundle utilities and facilities but may cost more than a shared private rental.
Private studio / apartment
More privacy, generally a substantially higher weekly budget plus bond and setup costs.
OSHC
Health cover is a visa requirement, not travel insurance.
Approved insurer groups
Current government material identifies Allianz Care Australia, Bupa Australia, CBHS International Health, Medibank/ahm and nib.
What basic OSHC does
It contributes to eligible medical and hospital services under the policy rules. Exact benefits, waiting periods and exclusions vary.
Compare before accepting
You do not have to assume the university-recommended policy is automatically the best value for your needs.
STUDENT VISA · SUBCLASS 500
From university application to visa decision.
The exact order can vary by provider and applicant, but this is the practical flow many Bangladesh applicants will move through.
University application
Submit the academic application with required transcripts, certificates, passport, English evidence and course-specific documents.
Offer or conditional offer received
The provider may issue a direct offer when requirements are already met, or a conditional offer when items such as final results, English evidence or additional documents are still outstanding.
University interview & GS clearance
Where required, complete the provider interview, Genuine Student screening, SOP/GS statement and financial review. Not every provider uses exactly the same process.
Acceptance & tuition deposit
Accept the final offer, sign required acceptance documents and pay the tuition deposit or other amount required by the provider.
CoE + OSHC
Receive the Confirmation of Enrolment and arrange/pay for Overseas Student Health Cover for the required period.
Student visa application
Lodge the Subclass 500 application with the required GS answers, financial evidence, identity documents and any other documents relevant to the profile.
Medical & biometrics
Complete the health examination and biometrics when Home Affairs requests them. Follow the HAP ID and biometric instruction letter rather than arranging unnecessary checks blindly.
Wait for the decision
Monitor ImmiAccount and email, respond promptly if Home Affairs requests additional information, and avoid making irreversible travel plans before the visa decision.
GENUINE STUDENT
GS is evidence-backed reasoning, not a decorative SOP.
Home Affairs looks at your circumstances, course logic, understanding of the provider and the value of the study to your future.
Why this course?
Show how it connects to your previous education, skills, experience and future direction.
SOP / provider statement
Statement of Purpose (SOP) may be requested by the university, pathway provider or as part of an institution's own Genuine Student screening. It can cover your academic background, study gap, work history, why this course/provider, finances and future career logic.
Do not confuse an SOP with the Home Affairs Genuine Student responses. Home Affairs asks its own GS questions in the visa application; a university/provider can separately ask for an SOP or GS statement.
Why this provider and Australia?
Understand the course, provider, location and why this option makes sense compared with realistic alternatives.
What is your situation in Bangladesh?
Employment, business, income, family and economic circumstances may be relevant. Evidence should support the story.
What value does the course add?
The cost and academic progression should make sense in relation to your future career and circumstances.
DOCUMENTS · BANGLADESH APPLICANTS
Know which document proves what.
There is no one identical document bundle for every student. University admission, provider GS screening, Home Affairs financial evidence and character/identity requirements can each require different documents.
Academic & admission documents
| Document | What it supports | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Passport | Identity and correct legal name/date of birth | University + visa |
| SSC / HSC certificates & transcripts | School academic history | Bachelor/pathway admission; background evidence |
| Diploma / Bachelor / Masters certificates & transcripts | Previous tertiary qualification, subjects, grades and duration | Postgraduate admission + GS previous-study evidence |
| English test result | IELTS/PTE/TOEFL or other accepted evidence | Provider requirement and, when required, Student visa evidence |
| CV / résumé | Study, employment, skills and timeline | Common for postgraduate/provider assessment |
| SOP / university GS statement | Academic history, study gap, course/provider choice, finances and career logic | Provider-specific; separate from Home Affairs online GS responses |
| Portfolio / research proposal / references | Course-specific academic or professional capability | Only where the program/provider requires it |
Employment & Genuine Student evidence
| Document | What it can prove | Important clarification |
|---|---|---|
| Job / employment certificate | Employer, position, period of employment and career history | Especially useful for Masters applicants relying on employment to explain progression or study gap |
| Experience letter | Past role, duties and duration | Useful when previous employment is relevant to course logic |
| Appointment / offer letter | When and under what role you joined | Supports declared employment history |
| Salary slips / payslips | Regular salary and genuine employment | Useful supporting evidence, not a universal stand-alone visa requirement |
| Salary bank statement | Regular salary deposits and employment/economic history | Strong supporting evidence where salary income is part of the GS or source-of-funds story |
| Employer contact details | Someone who can verify employment | Home Affairs specifically asks applicants to provide employer/company details and a verifier for declared current employment |
| Business documents | Business ownership/operation and economic circumstances | Trade licence, company documents, business bank records, tax records as relevant |
| Potential post-study job offer | Possible career value and salary/benefits after study | Can support economic/career circumstances where genuine |
Financial & sponsor documents
| Document | What it can show | How to treat it |
|---|---|---|
| Bank transaction statements | Fund history, accumulation and genuine access | More informative than a one-day balance certificate |
| FDR / deposits | Held funds | Explain source and genuine access where relied upon |
| Education loan | Approved source of education funding | Loan terms/disbursement can matter |
| Bank solvency certificate | Bank relationship / balance snapshot | Common Bangladesh supporting paper; does not by itself show fund history |
| Salary / income evidence | Sponsor or applicant earning capacity | Can support source of funds and GS economic circumstances |
| Income tax returns / tax assessments | Declared income | Important when relying on income; official tax evidence is required for the annual-income financial route |
| Trade licence / company records | Business existence and operations | Useful where business income supports the student |
| CA valuation / asset statement | Assets/economic context | Common local supporting practice, not a universal Home Affairs requirement |
| Sponsor affidavit / declaration | Sponsor intention and relationship context | Provider/local supporting document; exact form varies |
| Sponsor identity documents | Who is providing the funds | Home Affairs can require identity and relationship evidence when someone else provides money |
| Source-of-funds evidence | How large deposits or funds were accumulated | Important where balances appear recently or come from sale/business/loan sources |
Identity, family & character documents
| Document | When it matters | Clarification |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate / NID where relevant | Identity, date of birth or relationship evidence | Use where requested or useful to establish identity/relationship |
| Family certificate / family relationship evidence | Showing relationship to parents/sponsor/family where relevant | The exact acceptable document depends on what relationship needs to be proved; Home Affairs asks for evidence of relationship when another person provides funds |
| Marriage certificate | Marital status / relationship evidence where legally relevant | Family inclusion rules changed on 2 Oct 2026; do not assume spouse inclusion is available |
| Police clearance certificate | Character assessment if Home Affairs asks for it | Not every Student visa applicant should blindly obtain one at the start. Home Affairs may request police certificates depending on character/history circumstances |
| Military service / discharge records | If the applicant served in armed forces | Character/background evidence when applicable |
| Name-change documents | If names differ across passport, certificates or other records | Resolve inconsistencies before lodgement |
| Certified/required translations | Any document not in English | Provide the original plus an acceptable English translation under the relevant Home Affairs/provider rules |
Final check before lodgement: use the Home Affairs Document Checklist Tool with the student's passport country and exact education provider. Under the SSVF evidence framework, English and financial documentary requirements can differ by country/provider combination, and Home Affairs can request additional evidence where appropriate.
Open Student visa Document Checklist Tool ↗
VISA COSTS
Do not call AUD 2,500 your “total visa cost.”
Student visa base charge
AUD 2,500 from 1 July 2026 for the base application charge.
Biometrics
If Home Affairs requests biometrics, Bangladesh collection centres include Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet. Service fees are separate and can change.
Medical
Medical examination costs depend on the approved panel clinic and required examinations. Follow HAP/request instructions.
Other costs
OSHC, English testing, police evidence where required, translation and other profile-specific expenses sit outside the base visa charge.
FAMILY / SPOUSE
Old family advice is now one of the biggest sources of misinformation.
The standard pathway for most new applicants
Most new Student visa applicants from 2 October 2026 cannot include partner or dependent child unless an exemption applies.
Check the current exemption categories
Examples include specified PhD, government scholarship and sponsored categories. Home Affairs rules must be checked at lodgement.
Current Student visa holders generally cannot later bring family through the Student visa subsequent entrant route under the October 2026 changes.
2026 PROCESSING PRIORITY
Priority affects processing order, not approval probability.
Priority 11–4 weeksCurrent target to commence processing.
Priority 25–8 weeksCurrent target to commence processing.
Priority 39–12 weeksCurrent target to commence processing.
MeaningStart, not decisionThese are not visa-grant guarantees.
CRICOS CHECK
Verify the exact course, campus and provider before paying.
A university name alone is not enough. CRICOS is the Australian Government register for providers and courses available to Student visa holders.
Before paying a deposit
Search the exact provider, course and delivery location on CRICOS. Keep the CRICOS code with your course records.
Open CRICOS ↗WORK & LIFE
Understand the rules before calculating income.
48 hours per fortnight
Most Student visa holders can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while their course is in session.
Different work rule
Masters by Research and Doctoral students have different work-hour treatment under current Student visa conditions.
Fair Work protections apply
International students have workplace rights, including pay and payslip protections.
EARNINGS CALCULATOR
Estimate gross earnings without pretending every student earns the same.
Current National Minimum Wage from 1 July 2026 is AUD 26.44/hour for an adult award-free employee, with a national casual minimum of AUD 33.05/hour. Many jobs are award-covered and may pay differently.
Weekly gross
Fortnightly gross
Monthly gross estimate
Gross estimate only. Tax, award rates, age, casual loading, weekend/public-holiday penalties and actual shifts can change the result.
COMMON STUDENT JOBS
The job can require more than a resume.
Hospitality
Café, restaurant, hotel and bar roles. RSA may be required for alcohol-related work depending on state. Barista skills can help.
Retail & customer service
Shops, supermarkets and service roles. Award rates and penalty rates may apply.
Warehouse & logistics
Picking, packing and distribution roles. Shift availability and physical requirements vary.
Construction support
A White Card is generally required to enter construction work environments.
Child-related work
WWCC / Blue Card or equivalent can be required depending on state and role.
Care / support roles
Qualifications, checks, training and role-specific compliance can apply. Never assume immediate eligibility.
TFN · TAX · SUPER
These rules are national, not “Sydney tax vs Perth tax.”
TFN
Apply for a Tax File Number so employers and the ATO can correctly handle your tax affairs.
ATO ↗Income tax
Tax residency is separate from visa status. Overseas students on courses longer than six months are generally treated as Australian residents for tax, subject to the ATO residency test.
Superannuation
Eligible employees receive employer super contributions. Temporary residents may be able to claim DASP after leaving Australia and meeting the conditions.
CITY COMPARISON
Choose location with the same care as the university.
Rent, lifestyle, university choice and migration-region classification differ by location.
Rent labels are planning-level comparisons, not live quotes. Always verify current listings before making a budget.
AFTER STUDY
Graduation can open options. It does not guarantee migration.
Temporary Graduate · Post-Higher Education Work
Bachelor incl. honours2 years
Masters coursework / extended2 years
Masters research3 years
Doctoral degree3 years
General age limit35 or under
Age exceptions & regional option
Masters by Research and PhD applicants retain an under-50 age exception for the relevant 485 criterion. Eligible regional graduates may access a second Post-Higher Education Work stream.
Rules are assessed when the graduate applies. A Student visa or university offer never guarantees a future 485 visa.
REGIONAL AUSTRALIA
“Regional” does not mean a remote town.
Sydney · Melbourne · Brisbane
These three major metropolitan areas are the main exclusions for migration regional classification.
Perth · Adelaide · Gold Coast · Canberra · Hobart
These and other designated locations can count as regional for relevant migration settings.
PR REALITY
Study is not permanent residence.
Skilled migration is a separate system involving occupation eligibility, skills assessment, points, state/employer options and invitation/application rules.
A safer way to think
Choose a course for skills and career value first. Then separately understand the migration pathways that may exist under the rules in force when you graduate.
65 points can be an eligibility threshold for points-tested skilled migration, but 65 does not guarantee an invitation.
PR POINTS EXPLORER
Understand how points can accumulate.
This is an educational calculator only. It does not determine visa eligibility or invitation likelihood.
Illustrative total0 points
This simplified explorer omits some skilled-employment and qualification combinations. Always use current Home Affairs rules for a real assessment.
STUDY AREAS & SKILLED OCCUPATIONS
Do not call them “PR courses.”
Some fields can connect to occupations used in skilled migration frameworks, but occupation lists, skills-assessment standards, points and state criteria can change before graduation.
Nursing & health
Can connect to regulated occupations. Registration, English and skills requirements are critical.
Engineering
Can connect to engineering occupations, with skills assessment and professional requirements relevant.
ICT
Can connect to ICT occupations, but degree content, skills assessment and work history can matter.
Teaching & social work
Professional registration/assessment and higher English thresholds can be significant.
Construction fields
Occupation relevance depends on the exact qualification and skills-assessment pathway.
Career first
A course should still make sense even if migration policy changes before graduation.
ARRIVAL
The guide should not stop when the visa is granted.
Before you fly
Passport, visa grant, CoE, OSHC, accommodation, airport plan, money/cards, medication, important documents, luggage and Australian border declarations.
First 3 hours
Immigration, baggage, customs, airport transport, SIM/eSIM if needed and accommodation check-in plan.
First 24 hours
Settle into accommodation, contact family, arrange local phone/data, groceries and local transport.
First 7 days
University orientation, student ID, timetable, bank, TFN, USI where needed, OSHC details and update your education provider with your Australian residential address within the required period.
FLIGHT PLANNING
Use live prices, not a permanent “Dhaka to Australia” number.
Airfares change by destination, airline, transit, baggage, season and booking time.
Routes worth comparing
Dhaka → Sydney
Dhaka → Melbourne
Dhaka → Brisbane
Dhaka → Perth
Dhaka → Adelaide
Book only after you are comfortable with the visa and university timing. Always compare baggage allowance and transit conditions, not just the headline fare.
FIND MY AUSTRALIA OPTIONS
The next version should match the student, not just show a country.
The final matcher will use academic level, result, study field, English, budget, study gap and preferred city to shortlist strong, possible and pathway matches.
What the matcher will return
Strong Match · appears to fit the published entry logic
Possible Match · one or more points need verification
Pathway Match · direct entry may not fit, but a recognised pathway may
Shortlisting only. University admission and Student visa outcomes always require formal assessment.
Verify My Profile →
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Verify important decisions at the source.
Rules change. The page should tell students what we know and also where to verify it.
YOUR PROFILE, NOT A GENERIC ANSWER
Find My Starting Point →
You understand Australia. Now understand your own position.
Share your academic background, English score, study gap, budget and goal. Start with the assessment before choosing the university.