Education Loan for studying in Australia

Over 1 lakh students migrate to Australia every year for pursuing higher education and all the credit for this goes to top-class education offered at the Australian universities, high standard of living and ample opportunities for the international students.

Australia is one of the most expensive countries for higher studies as the cost of education in the global universities is higher as compared to the other study abroad destinations. An average tuition fee of a program at any of the Australian university ranges from AUD 25,000 to AUD 35,000 annually. However, it also depends on the university, it’s ranking, chosen program and duration of the course.


Education Loan to Study in Australia:

Indian students can avail two types of education loan to study in Australia to pursue their higher education from the global university situated in the country. Let us know about the available options:

1. Secured Education Loan

According to the regulations of the Australian Embassy, Indian students can avail Secured Education Loan to study in Australia. In this particular type of loan, students have to pledge a collateral to avail an education loan.

2. Unsecured Overseas Education Loan

Another option Indian students have is of availing an unsecured overseas education loan. For this type of education loan, students are not required to pledge any collateral. They can easily get the loan however the rate of interest on the unsecured education loan is slightly on the higher side.

All the financial institutions like, private banks, public banks, nationalized banks, and NBFCs like HDFC Credila provides education loan for studying in Australia.

Australian Education Loan Process

There are four phases of an overseas education loan for Australia. Read on to know.

Phase 1: First and foremost, study overseas aspirants are required to apply at the chosen Australian university and wait till they receive the offer letter.

Phase 2: On receiving offer letter from the university, students can begin arranging for the required funds. They can apply for the loan even on the receipt of conditional or unconditional offer letter.

Phase 3: Once the students pay the first instalment of the tuition fees at the university, they will receive the eCOE i.e., Confirmation of Enrolment from the global university.

Phase 4: Now it’s time to proceed for Australian visa.

At the time of visa processing at the Australian embassy, students are required to show the living expenses of one-year in their savings account. According to the Australian Immigration, the living expenses of one-year is A$ 21,041. Hence, students should keep in mind to arrange for the living expenses as well.

Show money: At the time of Australian visa lodgement, even though the duration of the course is of 2-3 years, students are required to show the expenses for the first year only. This includes tuition fees, living expenses, insurance and airfare of 2000 AUD.

For any queries relating to the education loan in India for study abroad, do contact ELAN Loans.

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