Is Nursing in Australia worth it?
Hey everyone! I’m a student from India currently doing 12th CBSE (PCB), and I’m planning to study Bachelor of Nursing in Australia for the 2027/28 intake dont know when scholarship and admission application for some unis will open.
I’m currently looking at Deakin, Griffith, queensland, Adelaide specifically the uni that will give me more scholarship. Sydney is also an option, but I’m a bit worried about the cost. I’m aiming for around 90%+ in my boards and I’ll try for scholarships, although I know the 50% ones are really competitive. Even a 20–25% or 40%(if available) scholarship would help me a lot.
I’ve spoken to both IDP and Global Opportunities visa agency and honestly both seemed pretty similar, but Global seemed a little better with scholarships, so I’m not sure which one to go with.
I’d really appreciate advice from anyone already studying nursing in Australia, especially international students.
A few things I’m confused about:
• Deakin vs Griffith vs Adelaide vs Brisbane uni — what’s your actual experience with nursing, placements and student life?
• PTE vs IELTS — which would you recommend for nursing?
• What are the realistic living + tuition costs and how much can you actually cover through part-time work? im planning to cover atleast last 2 yr uni fees doing part time as i don't want to burden my parents , so please tell me if i can manage it.
• Is it manageable to work part-time while doing nursing and clinical placements?
• After a Bachelor of Nursing, is it better to gain experience and specialise, or does a Master’s make a big difference to salary/career opportunities?
• Do hospitals ever help pay for postgraduate study/specialisation?
• And most importantly, what do you wish you knew before coming to Australia?
* what about age care jobs in aus as they pay good ,can a student like me get that part time work ?
I don’t have anyone in australia i can ask about this stuff, so I’d appreciate any honest advice — good or bad. I’m trying to make a realistic decision rather than just choosing based on rankings or scholarships.