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Australia vs Sweden for Indian Students

A side-by-side comparison of studying in Australia and Sweden: total cost in rupees, work during and after study, and long-term options.

  • Australia: median ₹97 lakh
  • Sweden: median ₹53 lakh
  • Sweden cheaper by ≈ ₹44 lakh
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Australia or Sweden: which is better for Indian students?

On our university data, Sweden is cheaper: the median total cost is ₹53 lakh versus ₹97 lakh in Australia. After graduation, Australia offers subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD), while Sweden offers residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation. The better choice depends on your course, budget and long-term plan.

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Australia vs Sweden

Median total cost
Australia: ₹97 lakh · Sweden: ₹53 lakh
Duration
Australia: 1.5–2 years (coursework) · Sweden: 1–2 years
Intakes
Australia: February (Semester 1) · Sweden: Autumn (August/September

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Australia vs Sweden: the numbers

Australia vs Sweden: the numbers
ItemAustraliaSweden
Universities on our list339
Median total cost (₹)₹97 lakh₹53 lakh
Lowest total costFederation University — ₹87 lakhJönköping — ₹48 lakh
Tuition≈ AUD 30,000 – 55,000 per year≈ SEK 80,000 – 200,000+ per year (≈ €7,000 – €18,000)
Living costsLiving-cost evidence at the current Home Affairs rate, plus OSHC health cover≈ SEK 9,000 – 12,000 per month; funds shown at the Migration Agency's monthly rate
Master's length1.5–2 years (coursework)1–2 years
IntakesFebruary (Semester 1), July (Semester 2), some NovemberAutumn (August/September, main — apply October to January), spring (January)
Work during study48 hours per fortnight during study periodsNo fixed weekly limit while you study, as long as studies progress
After graduationSubclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD)Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation

Our view

Which suits you?

Choose Australia if…

Post-study work visa of 2–3 years; Two main intakes (February and July).

Choose Sweden if…

English-taught master's programs with a strong research focus; Innovation-driven economy (tech, sustainability, life sciences).

Budget first

Sweden is about ₹44 lakh cheaper at the median on our data.

Career first

Compare post-study work: Australia (Subclass 485: typically 2 years) and Sweden (Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation).

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On our data, Sweden has the lower median total cost (₹53 lakh vs ₹97 lakh).

Australia: Subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD). Sweden: Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation.

Australia: 48 hours per fortnight during study periods. Sweden: No fixed weekly limit while you study, as long as studies progress.

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