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IDP Education Melbourne vs Visa Solutions Australia

2026 comparison · Australia

IDP Education Melbourne
📍 Melbourne, Australia
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Est. 19696 destinationsFree (counselling); paid IELTS testing
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Visa Solutions Australia
📍 Melbourne, Australia
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Est. 20051 destinationsFrom $1,500 (varies by visa)
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Decision helper

Which is better for your situation?

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Multiple countries
IDP Education Melbourne
6 study destinations vs 1
Broader reach
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Most experienced
IDP Education Melbourne
57 years in the market (est. 1969)
Longer track record

At a glance

IDP Education MelbourneVisa Solutions Australia
Overall rating——
Reviews00
LocationMelbourne, AustraliaMelbourne, Australia
Founded19692005
Team size20+—
Fee rangeFree (counselling); paid IELTS testingFrom $1,500 (varies by visa)
Destinations6 countries1 countries

Pros & cons

IDP Education Melbourne
✓ What students love
  • ✓World's largest student placement service with 55+ years of experience
  • ✓Free university counselling for 800+ institutions across major English-speaking destinations
  • ✓Authorised IELTS test centre — streamlines test booking and admission counselling
  • ✓Melbourne CBD location with easy access for students across metropolitan Melbourne
  • ✓Post-enrollment support for students already in Australia including transfers and visa queries
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗High volume means individual consultants manage large student caseloads
  • ✗Service quality depends on the individual counsellor assigned
  • ✗Commission structure means advice may favour partner institutions
Visa Solutions Australia
✓ What students love
  • ✓20+ years in business since 2005
  • ✓Claims 99.9% visa success rate
  • ✓Long-standing Melbourne practice
  • ✓Full visa pathway coverage
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗99.9% success rate is self-reported and not independently verified

Study destinations

IDP Education Melbourne — 6 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSANew ZealandIreland
Visa Solutions Australia — 1 destination
Australia
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose IDP Education Melbourne if…
IDP Education Melbourne

International students in Melbourne already enrolled who need free counselling on transfers, IELTS testing, course change compliance, or advice on post-study work and PR pathways.

Choose Visa Solutions Australia if…
Visa Solutions Australia
  • ✓20+ years in business since 2005
  • ✓Claims 99.9% visa success rate
  • ✓Long-standing Melbourne practice

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