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One-year master's keeps total cost and time abroad low; Globally recognised universities with clear entry requirements.
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UK vs Australia for Indian Students
A side-by-side comparison of studying in the UK and Australia: total cost in rupees, work during and after study, and long-term options.
- UK: median ₹50 lakh
- Australia: median ₹97 lakh
- UK cheaper by ≈ ₹46 lakh
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UK or Australia: which is better for Indian students?
On our university data, the UK is cheaper: the median total cost is ₹50 lakh versus ₹97 lakh in Australia. After graduation, the UK offers graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD); reducing to 18 months from January 2027, while Australia offers subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD). The better choice depends on your course, budget and long-term plan.
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UK vs Australia
- Median total cost
- UK: ₹50 lakh · Australia: ₹97 lakh
- Duration
- UK: Usually 12 months · Australia: 1.5–2 years (coursework)
- Intakes
- UK: September/October · Australia: February (Semester 1)
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Post-study work visa of 2–3 years; Two main intakes (February and July).
Budget first
UK is about ₹46 lakh cheaper at the median on our data.
Career first
Compare post-study work: UK (Graduate Route: 2 years) and Australia (Subclass 485: typically 2 years).
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On our data, UK has the lower median total cost (₹50 lakh vs ₹97 lakh).
UK: Graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD); reducing to 18 months from January 2027. Australia: Subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD).
UK: Up to 20 hours/week in term for degree-level study. Australia: 48 hours per fortnight during study periods.
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