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Post-study work visa of 2–3 years; Two main intakes (February and July).
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Australia vs Germany for Indian Students
A side-by-side comparison of studying in Australia and Germany: total cost in rupees, work during and after study, and long-term options.
- Australia: median ₹97 lakh
- Germany: median ₹30 lakh
- Germany cheaper by ≈ ₹67 lakh
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Australia or Germany: which is better for Indian students?
On our university data, Germany is cheaper: the median total cost is ₹30 lakh versus ₹97 lakh in Australia. After graduation, Australia offers subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD), while Germany offers up to 18 months to find a job related to your degree. The better choice depends on your course, budget and long-term plan.
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Australia vs Germany
- Median total cost
- Australia: ₹97 lakh · Germany: ₹30 lakh
- Duration
- Australia: 1.5–2 years (coursework) · Germany: 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- Australia: February (Semester 1) · Germany: Winter semester (Oct)
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Choose Germany if…
Tuition-free public universities for most programs; Strong engineering, automotive and research ecosystem.
Budget first
Germany is about ₹67 lakh cheaper at the median on our data.
Career first
Compare post-study work: Australia (Subclass 485: typically 2 years) and Germany (Up to 18 months to find a job related to your degree).
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On our data, Germany has the lower median total cost (₹30 lakh vs ₹97 lakh).
Australia: Subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD). Germany: Up to 18 months to find a job related to your degree.
Australia: 48 hours per fortnight during study periods. Germany: 140 full days or 280 half days per year.
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