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Our Students Are Studying Across the Globe
Australia is one of the most preferred destinations for Pakistani students seeking globally recognized education, excellent research facilities, and career opportunities.
Australian universities are known for innovation, academic excellence, and a practical approach to learning. With a strong emphasis on research, technology, and real-world skills, Australia offers programs across diverse fields such as Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Medicine, Nursing, and Environmental Sciences.
The country’s post-study work rights, affordable cost of living, and multicultural society make it a top choice for students from Pakistan. Degrees from Australian universities are globally recognized and open doors to careers in countries like the UK, USA, and Canada
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Minimum IELTS Required
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Minimum IELTS Required
Minimum IELTS Required
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Minimum IELTS Required
Minimum IELTS Required
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Minimum IELTS Required
Pakistani students must fulfill the following requirements when applying to an Australian university:
Applications are made directly through university online portals or via authorized study agents.
AUD $20,000 – $45,000 per year (approximately PKR 3,700,000 – 8,300,000 per year)
Applications are submitted directly to universities via their online portals.
AUD $25,000 – $50,000 per year (approximately PKR 4,600,000 – 9,200,000 per year)
Applications are submitted directly through university websites.
AUD $28,000 – $60,000 per year (approximately PKR 5,200,000 – 11,000,000 per year)
Pakistani students can apply for several government and university-funded scholarships to support their studies.
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The cost of living in Australia varies depending on the city and lifestyle. Major cities like Sydney and Melbourne are relatively more expensive.
AUD $900 – $1,500
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Australia provides excellent opportunities for international students to gain work experience during and after studies.
Students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during study terms.Students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during study terms.
Bachelor’s or Master’s graduates can stay for 2–3 years. Doctoral graduates can stay for up to 4 years. Eligible graduates may apply for Permanent Residency (PR) under the Skilled Migration Program.
Austria has no single nationwide IELTS score. Each institution/programme decides the English-language proof. Austria
currently lists hundreds of English-taught programmes, especially at master's level; check the exact programme
requirement.
For a Residence Permit–Student application submitted from 1 January 2026, the application fee is €218. Other visa,
service or document-verification costs may apply. Fees in Pakistan are paid in PKR at the Embassy's current exchange
rate.
For a stay over six months, a Pakistani student normally needs a Residence Permit–Student. The first application is
submitted personally to the Austrian Embassy/competent authority abroad before travel. After approval, a Visa D is
normally used for entry and collection of the residence permit. The Islamabad Embassy uses direct email appointment
requests for Residence Permit–Student applications.
There is no universal separate interview for every student. Residence-permit applications are personal and the
authorities can ask questions or request more evidence. Be ready to explain the programme, finances, accommodation
and study plan.
A student residence permit does not automatically give family members residence. Austria has separate
family-reunification residence routes with their own relationship, accommodation and financial requirements.
Yes. The Austrian Embassy in Islamabad is the competent mission for Pakistan. Schengen visa applications are
outsourced to VFS centres in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi. Residence Permit–Student appointment requests are
sent directly to the Embassy/Consulate by email
Yes, with the required employment permit. A third-country student with a Residence Permit–Student can generally
obtain a work permit for up to 20 hours per week without a labour-market test; the employer applies to AMS.
Student status itself is not PR. After successfully completing an Austrian degree, a graduate can generally renew the
student residence permit once for 12 months to look for employment or start a business. A qualifying job can lead to a
Red-White-Red Card route. Permanent settlement has additional legal requirements.
At Austrian public universities, third-country students generally pay €751.92 per semester under the current 2026 Study
in Austria information, plus the compulsory ÖH/student accident insurance contribution of €25.20 per semester.
Universities of applied sciences and private universities may charge different amounts.
The same general public-university third-country tuition rule applies: €751.92 per semester plus €25.20 per semester
ÖH/student accident insurance under the current 2026 Study in Austria page. UAS/private institutions can set different
fees.
The Embassy says Residence Permit–Student appointments may have longer waiting times because of high demand
and recommends applying early. Plan several months rather than assuming a short Schengen-style processing period.
Common requirements include application form, passport, photo, admission letter, accommodation, sufficient funds,
health insurance and legalized/authenticated public documents as required. For 2026, OeAD lists minimum funds of
€722.58/month for students under 24 and €1,308.39/month from age 24; these are generally demonstrated for 12
months in advance, with additional funds if accommodation exceeds the stated threshold.
Important: tuition, IELTS requirements, scholarship eligibility, document legalization and appointment arrangements can differ by university/programme and can change during the year.
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