Australia

Choice of a better country to study abroad depends on the personal preferences of international students. One must opt to study in the UK if they have a knack for a fast-paced life, and want to experience studying at a prestigious global university and shorter master's courses. However, on the other side, Australia has a more relaxed lifestyle, several outdoor destinations and offers easier-to-stay options after graduation.

The Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is a healthcare plan in Australia. It is mandatory for Indian students to get an OSHC before applying for Australia student visa. The plan covers doctor visits, hospital stays, ambulance services, and some medicine expenses.

It does not cover dental, optical, or physio services. Allianz, Bupa, and Medibank are some popular providers that offer OSHC. Students can also request universities in Australia to help them get one.

Indian students can work for 24 hours a week during the semester. However, the Australian Govt. puts no limit on work hours during semester breaks. Indian students in Australia cannot start working until their course begins. 

Check part-time jobs in Australia for Indian Students 2026, to know more.

Graduates of CQ University Australia work across high-demand setors like Engineering, IT, Business Development, Healthcare, and Operations. Given below is a breakdown of the top sectors that employ these graduates.

Source: Unofficial

Students can find safe and affordable housing near CQU Uni via off-campus housing platforms. There are many student residences near the campus, that offer fully furnished rooms to Indian students.

Shared apartments, studios, and dormitories are available throughout the region.

Yes, Indian food is available at the Central Queensland University campus. The university serves both veg and non-veg options for its Indian students. Veg options include curries, panner, while non-veg options include chicken.

Students can also find many Indian food places near the campus itself.

Indian students interested in an Australia Student Visa (subclass 500) pay between AUD 1,600-AUD 2,000 (INR 1.05 Lakhs-INR 1.3 Lakhs). This does not include other mandatory costs like health insurance, biometric fees, medical exam costs, etc.

1 AUD = INR 65.89

Yes, Indian students who have received an admission offer to study at the university have to pay a fee deposit to confirm their seat. The deposit is usually worth the first semester's tuition fees.

The amount paid during the deposit is subtracted from the overall tuition fees of the program. Students an pay the same using the Flywire online platform on the e-Student portal.

Yes, Indian students can find part-time jobs easily near Central Queensland Uni. Industries like Hospitality, Retal, and Services have many vacancies for students interested in part-time work.

Indian students can find part-time work via the university's career services platform (UniCentral), using other platforms like Indeed and Seek, join social media groups for Indian students, or use their network.

There are many jobs in New South Wales that pay students in 6 figures. Listed below are some of the best-paying jobs in New South Wales for international students to consider.

1 AUD = INR 64.48

Source: Payscale