Study in Australia
Group of Eight Excellence in a Global City
Australia — 2026 Guide
Why Study Here
Why Study in Australia in 2026?
Australia's Group of Eight (Go8) universities — ANU, University of Melbourne, Sydney, UNSW, Monash, UQ, UWA, and Adelaide — deliver globally benchmarked research and education. Australia offers the most generous post-study work rights in the world — up to 6 years for regional graduates under the Temporary Graduate visa.
The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
The 485 visa grants Indian graduates the right to live and work anywhere in Australia after completing their degree. From 2023, the Government extended post-study rights significantly:
- Bachelor's graduates: 2 years standard; 3 years in regional areas
- Master's graduates: 3 years standard; 4 years in regional areas
- PhD graduates: 4 years standard; 6 years in regional areas
Strong Industry Demand
Australia faces critical skills shortages in Nursing, Engineering, Teaching, IT, and Accounting — all on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). Indian graduates in these fields are in immediate demand, with pathway to PR via skilled migration.
ILOC 2026 Advisory: Australia's Genuine Student (GS) visa requirement replaced the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) test in 2024. ILOC prepares a robust GS statement for every student — our 96% visa approval rate reflects this preparation.
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