Working & studying In Australia in 2025; Visa Application Process and Requirements for International Students

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You may not know but many people look forward to not just working in Australia but also studying as well. They want to study while working  and vice versa. Nevertheless both goals are achievable and one can be successful in both aspects. The country welcomes new students with an open mind and heart. Australia is a well developed country with all facilities and amenities needed for education in place all the time. As an international student looking forward to studying in the country, you have less to worry about and nothing more than just fixing your schedule with work and studying. Such that both aspects will not affect each other in any way.

You should also know that Australia’s higher institutions of learning  are constructed to international standards, which are readily available for learning and building up all students to their best form. Australia universities have a lot to offer you than just the education but will also give you a life out of education. There are extracurricular activities you can participate in and become a pro in any of them. In this article, we will be giving you the list of the top universities in Australia, how to find Australia jobs that are best suitable to your study schedule and some frequently Asked questions.

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Top Six University in Australia

Currently in Australia, there are about fifty universities in the country which are located across different cities in the country. These universities are top placed higher institutions  that are currently ranked among the best hundred universities in the world in 2025. Below are the top placed six universities you should consider to study when aspiring to study in Australia:

The University of Western Australia

The Western Australia university is one of the oldest most popular universities in western Australia. Western Australia University is among the top notch universities in the world. It is a government university ranked first in the state for its graduate employability and among the best hundred universities in the world. The university is located at 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley WA 6009, Australia. The university was founded in February 1911, by an act of the parliament of Western Australia. An average International students tuition fees is 28,380 AUD even though scholarship programs are available for all students to promote learning and reduce financial burdens on the students.

You can visit the university website page here 

Central Queensland University

If you want a university that allows you to be the best of yourself then, choose Central Queensland university. Central Queensland  University was founded in 1967, in Parkhurst with the name Queensland Institute of Technology but later achieved university status in 1992 as University of Central Queensland then renamed as Central Queensland University in the year 1994. The University main campus is located in Norman Gardens in Rockhampton and other campuses are in Brisbane, Adelaide, Rockhampton city, Emeralds, Perth, Noosa among others. Central Queensland University is the country’s largest public university located at 554/700 Yaamba Rd, Norman Gardens QLD 4701,  Australia.

You can visit the university portal here for more info on International students admission.

University of Canberra

University of Canberra is a public university located in 11, Kirinari St, Bruce ACT 2617, Australia. University of Canberra is a big open space which gives room for maximum accommodation, high standard education delivery system and affordable tuition fees. University of Canberra (UC) offers many courses in arts, Health, science and technology. UC also offers a double range of degrees which includes two different departments. International students looking forward to studying in UC are to benefit from this opportunity and others in the institutions.

You can visit the website here.

Charles Sturt University

Charles Sturt university is an Australian multi-campus public university located at New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory. It was named in the Honour of Captain Charles Napier Sturt. He is a British explorer in the regional New South Wales and South Australia. Charles Sturt University is among the top ranked universities in Australia and top hundred in the world. The International students in the university are very much satisfied with the university system and the system allows them to study for different courses in the university.

Visit the university page here.

Western Sydney University

The western Sydney university is a public university formerly know as the University of Western Sydney. It is located in greater western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and its campuses are located in Bankstown, Blacktown, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Liverpool, Parramatta, Penrith, and Surabaya. The University offer three dimensional education levels – undergraduate, Postgraduate and Higher research degrees.

You can visit the university web page here for more on international students admission.

University of Tasmania

The university is a top rated public university in Australia. It was founded in 1890 which makes the university the fourth oldest university in Australia. They offer admission into courses like education, health, humanities, engineering, law, etc. It also offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs in different disciplines. They have three main campuses located in Hobart, Burnie and Launceston. Interested international students can apply for admission into the university.

You can visit the university web page here for more info.

How to apply for Australia Study Visa

Australia still attaches a sense of responsibility and importance to visa application. There has always been strict immigration into the country. If you are applying for a student visa, it’s more than compulsory for you to review the eligibility criteria and requirements to study in the country.

The Australian government department of immigration requires you to have taken the language proficiency exam which proves that you understand and can speak either English or French fluently. It is recommended to take language proficiency exams like,  IELTS, TOEFL, C1 Advanced, Duolingo, PTE Academic, etc. You also need to look out for your documents like O’level results, school transcripts, Secondary school leaving certificate, etc.

You need to check for your eligibility for the visa here because some countries are exempted for visa application into the country.

Be sure not to skip every step in the application process which will require you to submit all your documents like transcripts from your school, language proficiency test results, valid ID passport, non-refundable application fee receipts, birth certificate, etc. Before final submission, you need to be sure about every detail filled in the application form, including your name, date of birth, make sure there is no misspelling of names or submission of documents,etc.

After you have been granted a letter of acceptance, you will need to get your study visa, buy a ticket, arrange your accommodation and speak with the school representative for the date of resumption and other necessary requirements needed for further registration.

Tips to note for finding work in Australia while you Study

As it is being said earlier, you can work while you study and vice versa – study while you work. You must make sure to keep your work schedules outside the school learning period such that it will not affect your productivity at work or school. Various job offers are always available for students to work part-time while they are also studying. Below are the recommended tips to note when you are looking for jobs as a student:

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  1. Connect Online with your senior professionals; there are several social media platforms you can meet with your senior colleagues for more information and tips to succeed in Australia like LinkedIn.
  2. Join a student association team; joining a student based association will give you the medium to meet with the children of some senior citizens whose parents are business owners or they can recommend you for student jobs.
  3. Look out for Vacancies in school Association e.g Alumni association or the employment boards in your school.
  4. Mingle with good friends and students in your neighborhood that are very familiar with the city. It’s also recommended that you maintain a good relationship with them. Should In case, there’s a vacancy in their neighbourhood, they will notify you.
  5. Teaming up with a recruitment agency will also help increase your chances of success. Recruitment agency will be available in your school. Some schools allow this agency to come into the school once or twice in a session for marketing opportunities.
  6. Engage a lot in volunteer work and internship programs in your school and community. Volunteer works are available even in your school as many students association host parties, humanitarian visits and entertainment activities which will involve hiring volunteers to help with the organization, preparation and execution of programs.
  7. You should also put up an internship application; sometimes your school may post a vacancy for an internship program for students. Applying for this position will expand your network and increase your chance of getting a job.