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The University of Melbourne and the University of Sydney do not list the Turkish high school diploma among the diplomas they accept for direct entry. For diplomas not on the list, both universities point to a foundation program as the way in. Melbourne accepts the US high school diploma together with GPA and an SAT or ACT result. The IB Diploma and A Level are also on the list.
At universities the year is split into two semesters. At the University of Queensland, the first semester of 2027 starts on 22 February and the second on 26 July. A bachelor's degree usually takes three years, or four with an Honours degree. A master's degree takes one to two years.
New South Wales public schools ask for 21,000 AUD a year for Years 11 and 12 in 2027, and 535 AUD a week for homestay accommodation. In Queensland the 2027 fee for the same years is 19,416 AUD, and homestay is 395 AUD a week. A student under 18 must have an approved welfare arrangement for the visa. The school can provide this with a CAAW document.
On a student visa you can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during study periods. There is no hour limit during scheduled breaks. Since 10 May 2024, the visa requires savings of at least 29,710 AUD a year for one student. ANU calculates weekly spending in Canberra in a shared house at about 503 AUD for 2026.
Graduates can stay in Australia with a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), usually for 2 to 3 years depending on the qualification level. Since 1 July 2024, you must be 35 or under when applying for this visa. There are some exceptions.
The universities are the country's top three schools according to the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Examples from current fees for international students, as published on the schools' own pages.
Australian National University (ANU) estimate, Canberra, 2026
A$29.710
A month-by-month plan for 2027 entry. Official date Our suggestion
Choosing the state and school, and comparing the fee and accommodation options of NSW, Queensland and Victoria public programs
Applying to the school with the last two years' report cards, passport and proof of English level. In NSW the 2027 application fee is 300 AUD
After acceptance and payment, the CoE. The school arranges homestay accommodation and the CAAW document
Applying for the Student visa (subclass 500) through ImmiAccount, and OSHC health insurance. The visa fee has been 2,500 AUD since 1 July 2026
Flight plan: a student traveling with a CAAW cannot enter the country before the start date on the document
Term 3 starts at Victoria and Queensland public schools
Term 3 starts at New South Wales public schools
Choosing a course. Courses at university English centers run in 10-week modules, and the 2027 fee at UNSW College is 695 AUD a week
Checking the center's 2027 start dates on its own calendar page
Applying. At UNSW College, an IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result must be from within 24 months before the enrollment date
After acceptance, checking the visa type that fits the length of the course on the Home Affairs page, and applying
Confirming accommodation with the school and, if under 18, the welfare arrangement
Course starts (the date varies by center)
Clarifying the diploma route. The Turkish high school diploma is not on the Melbourne and Sydney lists. Looking at foundation, IB, or a US diploma with SAT/ACT
Checking whether the program has a July intake, and preparing for the English exam
Completing the English exam and documents
University of Melbourne international bachelor's application deadline (Semester 2, July 2027)
Accepting the offer, CoE, OSHC and applying for the Student visa through ImmiAccount
University of Western Australia second semester starts
University of Queensland second semester classes start (orientation 19 to 23 July)
Choosing a program, and preparing the transcript, English exam and CV
UNSW master's application round deadline (Term 2 and Term 3 2027)
UNSW master's application round deadline (Term 2 2027)
Checking the July intake deadlines at other universities on the program's own page
Accepting the offer, CoE, OSHC and Student visa application. The visa fee is 2,500 AUD
University of Queensland second semester classes start
Adelaide second semester classes start
At Australian Catholic University, the first semester of 2027 starts on 1 March and the second on 2 August. The University of Melbourne shows its first semester as February to July and its second as July to December. The exact start of classes varies by university.
Last checked: October 2026. Rules and amounts can change. We check the current situation together before you apply.
Public and private schools accept international students aged five and over. Students under 18 must have an approved welfare arrangement: a parent or legal guardian, a relative over 21, or a CAAW document arranged by the school.
ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) courses are subject to national standards and an industry-based quality assurance framework. These courses start throughout the year and can be taken on a Student visa.
A bachelor's degree usually takes three years, or four with an Honours degree. You apply directly through the institution's website or through an education consultant that the institution supports.
Postgraduate programs usually take one to two years. As with bachelor's degrees, you apply directly to the institution.
A Student visa (subclass 500) is needed to study in Australia, and the application documents are uploaded through ImmiAccount. Applicants under 18 must have an approved welfare arrangement.
For student visa applications made on or after 10 May 2024, you must show 29,710 Australian dollars a year for one student.
Student visa holders can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during study periods. There is no hour limit during scheduled breaks.
The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) usually gives the right to stay for 2 to 3 years, depending on the qualification level. You must be 35 or under at the time of application. There are some exceptions.
University programs usually start in March. At schools the teaching year opens in late January or early February. ELICOS courses start throughout the year. The second semester starts in July or August.
For the Student visa (subclass 500), the main applicant's fee has been 2,500 AUD since 1 July 2026. Before that date it was 2,000 AUD. The application is made online through ImmiAccount.
Study Australia explains the process step by step: offer letter, CoE, proof of English proficiency, the Genuine Student requirement and financial capacity. OSHC health insurance and health and character requirements are added to these. You show savings of at least 29,710 AUD a year for one student.
If the school issues a CAAW, the student cannot enter the country before the start date written on the document. The school reports this date to Home Affairs. If the family will go as guardians, Form 157N is added to the application.
For 2027, New South Wales public schools ask for 535 AUD a week for homestay accommodation and 480 AUD for placement. The same program lists 12 months of OSHC health insurance at 821 AUD for 2027. For the school uniform, it gives an amount between 350 and 450 AUD.
UNSW College asks for IELTS, TOEFL and PTE results to be taken within 24 months before the enrollment date. The proof of English proficiency also appears as a separate step in Study Australia's visa process.
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