Study in Australia
Study in Australia from Mongolia
Mongolian students can study at any Australian university. A first year costs roughly AUD 40,000 to 75,000 all in, and the visa is the subclass 500. Mongolia is a small but growing source of students, with a strong link to Australia through the mining and resources sector.
Not much is unusual for Mongolian applicants. The main points are how universities read the secondary school certificate and a Mongolian bachelor's degree, English evidence, and documenting a source of funds.
At a glance
- First-year budget
- A$40,000 to A$80,000
- Tuition (per year)
- A$28,000 to A$55,000
- Living costs (visa minimum)
- A$29,710 / 12 months
- Student visa (500) fee
- A$2,500
- Work rights
- 48 hrs / fortnight in session
- Health cover (OSHC)
- Required, full visa period
Living costs and the visa fee are set by the Australian Government and are the same for every nationality. Tuition varies widely by university and course. Price your specific course in your own currency at the current rate, since it moves.
Applying from Mongolia
Apply through the university's international portal or an authorised agent. Direct application is available at most universities for Mongolian citizens, and agents help with the offer, deposit, and visa steps.
Have certified copies of your school leaving certificate and degree transcripts ready, with certified English translations. Universities may want documents verified through the awarding institution.
Most universities run February and July intakes and assess on a rolling basis. Apply two to three months ahead. Use the universities directory and the deadline calendar.
What it costs
Tuition runs from the low A$30,000s at regional and newer universities to the high A$40,000s and beyond at the Group of Eight. Living costs depend on the city: budget around A$30,000 a year, more in Sydney and Melbourne, less in Adelaide, Perth, and regional centres.
On top of that: the A$2,500 student visa, roughly A$500 to A$700 a year for single Overseas Student Health Cover, flights, and initial setup. See the cost-of-living breakdowns by city and the most affordable universities.
Your qualifications and English
For undergraduate entry, universities take the Mongolian Certificate of Complete Secondary Education, usually with a foundation year. A four-year Mongolian bachelor's degree is accepted for direct entry to Australian master's programs.
Universities assess Mongolian qualifications individually. Confirm the GPA your course requires and how it reads your grading scale.
English is shown with IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL. Most universities want 6.5 overall for a master's, and the student visa has its own lower floor. Confirm both.
The student visa
International students hold the subclass 500 student visa. You apply after you receive and accept an offer and the university issues a Confirmation of Enrolment. You must meet the Genuine Student requirement, which replaced the Genuine Temporary Entrant test in March 2024, and show genuine access to funds.
Home Affairs does not publish a public evidence level for Mongolia, so use the Document Checklist Tool for your country and chosen provider. Expect to show funds for tuition, travel, and 12 months of living costs, a valid English test result, and a Genuine Student statement.
Applications most often run into trouble over source of funds and a study plan that does not connect to previous study or work. A documented savings history, or a company or government sponsorship letter backed by matching evidence, addresses most of it.
Full detail on the visa itself, conditions, and family members is on the subclass 500 page.
After you graduate
Most bachelor’s and master’s graduates qualify for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), which gives two to three years of full work rights. That skilled work is the usual step toward permanent residence through the points-tested visas.
Check where you stand with the points calculator and track demand in the SkillSelect invitation rounds.
Popular fields for Mongolian students
- ·Mining, geology, and resources engineering
- ·Business and management
- ·Information technology
- ·Environmental science
- ·Public policy
Browse programs by subject to see entry requirements, the cheapest options, and the skilled-migration angle for each field.
Studying in Australia from Mongolia: common questions
What is Mongolia's assessment level for the Australian student visa?
Home Affairs does not publish evidence levels by country, and the requirement also depends on your provider. Use the Document Checklist Tool when you apply. Be ready to show funds and a clear Genuine Student statement.
Is a Mongolian bachelor's degree accepted in Australia?
Yes, a four-year Mongolian bachelor's is generally accepted for direct entry to Australian master's programs. Universities assess Mongolian qualifications individually, so confirm the GPA your course needs.
How much does it cost to study in Australia from Mongolia?
Budget AUD 40,000 to 75,000 for the first year: roughly AUD 30,000 to 50,000 tuition, about AUD 30,000 living costs, the AUD 2,500 visa, health cover, and flights. Regional universities and smaller cities are cheaper.
Is there a mining and resources pathway for Mongolian students?
Yes. Australian universities are strong in mining engineering, geology, and resources, and this is a common field for Mongolian students given the sector at home. Some study is company-sponsored.
Can I get PR in Australia after studying from Mongolia?
It is a common pathway, not automatic. After graduating, most students move to a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), gain skilled work experience, and then apply for a points-tested visa. Your occupation and points decide the outcome.
Applying from another country
The generic steps are the same everywhere. What changes by country is agent-versus-direct application, how your qualifications convert, and how closely the student visa evidence is checked.
Keep reading
This is general information for Mongolian applicants, not migration advice. Fees, visa rules, and university requirements change. Confirm every figure with the university and the Australian Government before you rely on it.