A Decade of Guiding Students to Success
RETNA Education and Visa Services was founded in 2014 with a simple mission: to make quality Australian education accessible to students from South Asia, Africa, and beyond. What started as a small consultancy in Melbourne has grown into a trusted partner for thousands of international students.
Our name, RETNA, represents reliability, excellence, trust, network, and ambition — the five pillars that guide everything we do. We believe every student deserves personalized guidance that goes beyond university admissions.
Unlike many education agencies, RETNA takes a long-term view — we help students plan their entire journey from course selection through to permanent residency. Our team includes qualified education counselors (QEAC), registered migration agents (MARA), and career advisors who work together to create a complete roadmap for each student.
Institutions
Our Mission
To empower international students with the knowledge, guidance, and support needed to successfully study, work, and build their future in Australia — making every step of the journey clear and achievable.
Our Vision
To become the most trusted education and migration consultancy globally, known for our genuine commitment to student success, ethical practice, and comprehensive long-term support.
Our Values
Integrity in every interaction, personalized care for every student, transparent guidance without hidden agendas, and a genuine commitment to seeing our students thrive in Australia.
Experts Dedicated to Your Success
Our team brings together decades of experience in Australian education, migration, and career counseling.
Rajesh Patel
Founder & Principal Consultant
QEAC, MARN: 1900XXX
15+ years in Australian education consulting. Former international student himself, Rajesh understands the journey firsthand.
Sarah Thompson
Senior Visa & Migration Advisor
Registered Migration Agent MARA
Specialist in student and skilled migration visas with a 98% success rate over 10 years of practice.
Dr. Amita Sharma
Senior Education Counselor
PhD Education, QEAC Certified
Former university lecturer who now helps students find the perfect course and university match.
David Chen
Career & PR Pathway Specialist
HR Consultant, Career Coach
Helps international graduates navigate the Australian job market, build resumes, and plan PR pathways.
Our Partner Institutions
Our team brings together decades of experience in Australian education, migration, and career counseling.
University of Melbourne
Monash University
University of Sydney
UNSW Sydney
RMIT University
Deakin University
Curtin University
Macquarie University
Swinburne University
La Trobe University
University of Adelaide
Griffith University
Charles Darwin University
University of Tasmania
University of Adelaide
University of Queensland
Ready to Write Your Own Success Story?
Join 5,000+ students who trusted RETNA with their Australian journey.
Ready to Start Your Australian Journey?
Join 5,000+ students who chose RETNA as their trusted partner.