From applying to my dream university to guiding me through every step of the visa process, they made sure I never felt lost. The whole journey — application to visa approval — was absolutely seamless.
Anirudha Goswami·Curtin University
Longest post-study work rights
Study in Australia from Siliguri & North Bengal
2–4 years of post-study work rights, with extra time for studying in regional cities.
Who it suits: Students balancing career outcomes with lifestyle, open to regional study for longer stay-back.
Last updated · 1 May 2026
Costs and entry rules are reviewed regularly and confirmed with you on your counseling call.
Australia
Tuition / year
AUD 20,000 – 45,000
Living / month
AUD 1,500 – 2,500
Post-study work
2–4 years of Temporary Graduate work rights (subclass 485)
Intakes
February (main), July
Why Australia
What makes it work for our students
- Post-study work rights are among the most generous globally.
- Regional universities offer extended stay-back and migration points.
- Strong demand for nursing, engineering, IT, and accounting.
Popular with our students
Course families
- Master of Information Technology
- Master of Engineering
- Master of Business Analytics
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Nursing
Insider intel · Australia
Things most agents won't tell you
Regional study gets you 3 years of post-study work instead of 2 — and tuition is often lower. Adelaide, Hobart, Wollongong are quietly excellent value.
The 'Genuine Student' requirement was tightened in 2024. Half the rejections I see come from weak Statement of Purpose framing, not weak academics.
February intake is the main cycle. July is real but program availability shrinks — useful for late starters, but not for top scholarships.
Group of Eight unis are worth the premium for tech, finance, healthcare. For business analytics or nursing, the next tier (Deakin, Macquarie, RMIT) often delivers similar outcomes.
Recent touchpoints
How current our knowledge is
A short log of recent university meetings, briefings, and visits. Knowledge of a destination decays fast — these are how we keep it fresh.
- Site visit · Deakin University, MelbourneMar 2026
- Macquarie India delegation in SiliguriFeb 2026
- Western Sydney University workshopNov 2025
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Universities we work with
Institutions we regularly place North Bengal students at in Australia — part of the 500+ partner panel we apply through as a Global Reach associate.
Melbourne
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Sydney
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Monash
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Deakin
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QUT
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Stay-back rules
Post-study work, in plain English
2–4 years of Temporary Graduate work rights (subclass 485) — duration varies by qualification and region
Stay-back rules in Australia are reviewed periodically by the government. We confirm the current position with you before you finalise your university and intake — what you read today might shift by your application window.
Working backwards from an intake? See the Australia application timeline
From our Australia alumni
Students we've placed here
Real students from North Bengal we've helped reach Australia — offers secured and admissions won.
Bachelor of Software Engineering (Distinction)
Karan Pradhan·RMIT University
Bachelor of Nursing
Shreya Pradhan·Queensland University of Technology
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Frequently asked — studying in Australia
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