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Australia vs Netherlands for Indian Students
A side-by-side comparison of studying in Australia and the Netherlands: total cost in rupees, work during and after study, and long-term options.
- Australia: median ₹97 lakh
- Netherlands: median ₹60 lakh
- Netherlands cheaper by ≈ ₹37 lakh
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Australia or Netherlands: which is better for Indian students?
On our university data, the Netherlands is cheaper: the median total cost is ₹60 lakh versus ₹97 lakh in Australia. After graduation, Australia offers subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD), while the Netherlands offers orientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduation. The better choice depends on your course, budget and long-term plan.
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Australia vs Netherlands
- Median total cost
- Australia: ₹97 lakh · Netherlands: ₹60 lakh
- Duration
- Australia: 1.5–2 years (coursework) · Netherlands: 1–2 years
- Intakes
- Australia: February (Semester 1) · Netherlands: September (main)
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One of continental Europe's largest choices of English-taught degrees; Strong engineering, data, logistics and business programs.
Budget first
Netherlands is about ₹37 lakh cheaper at the median on our data.
Career first
Compare post-study work: Australia (Subclass 485: typically 2 years) and Netherlands (Orientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduation).
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On our data, Netherlands has the lower median total cost (₹60 lakh vs ₹97 lakh).
Australia: Subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD). Netherlands: Orientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduation.
Australia: 48 hours per fortnight during study periods. Netherlands: Up to 16 hours a week during term (employer arranges a work permit) or full-time in June–August.
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