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Australia vs Germany for Indian Students: Tuition, the Blocked Account, Work Rules and Staying After Graduation

Germany is the low-cost option: public universities charge little or no tuition, and the blocked account for living costs is EUR 11,904 for the first year. Australia charges full fees but teaches everything in English, pays higher wages to students and gives Indian graduates a 485 of up to four years.

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  • EUR 11,904German blocked account
  • EUR 75German national visa
  • 140 daysGerman student work a year
  • 18 monthsGerman job-search permit

Head to head

AustraliaGermany
Student visaA$2,500EUR 75 (₹8,300)
Living fundsA$29,710 for 12 monthsEUR 11,904 blocked account, EUR 992 a month
TuitionA$31,000–66,000 a yearLow or none at most public universities
Student work48 hours a fortnight in session140 full days a year
After graduating485: 2–4 years for IndiansUp to 18 months to find work

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Choosing between them

Germany wins on cost by a wide margin, especially for engineering, and rewards students willing to learn German. Australia wins on language, wages during study, the length of the post-study visa and a points system that credits Australian study. Students with a budget below ₹25 lakh a year in total usually find Germany the only realistic option of the two.

Questions from Indian students: Australia vs Germany

Is Germany cheaper than Australia for Indian students?
Much cheaper on tuition, which is low or zero at most public universities, and cheaper on living funds: EUR 11,904 in a blocked account against A$29,710 for Australia.
How many hours can students work in Germany?
Up to 140 full working days a year, with half days counting as half; jobs at the university do not count. Australia's limit is 48 hours a fortnight in session, unlimited in breaks.
How long can I stay in Germany after graduating?
Up to 18 months on a residence permit to look for a job. Australia's 485 is two to four years for Indian graduates, with open work rights from the first day.
Do I need German for studying in Germany?
Many master's are taught in English, but most jobs and daily life need German. Australia teaches and works in English.
What does the German visa cost in India?
EUR 75 (₹8,300) for applicants over 18, paid in rupees at the appointment, plus the service provider's fee.

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