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Australia remains a premier choice for global scholars in 2026, offering a unique blend of world-class research and industry-focused placements. As universities like the University of Melbourne and University of Sydney continue to rank in the global Top 100, international students are finding more value in practical, hands-on degrees.
Top Universities for 2026
- University of Melbourne: Global Rank #14, specializing in Engineering and Law.
- University of Sydney: Global Rank #19, known for Business and Medicine.
- Monash University: A hub for IT, Engineering, and Pharmacy.
Cost of Living & Work Rights For 2026, students must prepare for an average monthly expense of approximately AUD 2,000 (~₹1 lakh) to cover accommodation, food, and transport. To support themselves, international students are permitted to work up to 48 hours per fortnight during semesters and unlimited hours during breaks.
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Sayali Yadav
Sayali Yadav has been living in Germany for the past four years. She holds a Master’s degree in Quantitative Molecular Biology from Humboldt University of Berlin, one of Germany’s top five universities and home to over 50 Nobel Laureates. She has worked at the Nobel Laureate’s Charpentier Lab at the Max Planck Institute and at the Max Delbrück Center in Berlin. She is also the co-founder of Edulx, an initiative that guides Indian students in securing admission to German public universities and supports them throughout their academic journey.