Costs

An Australian Government survey showed that in terms of total costs-including tuition fees and living expenses-Australia was consistently less expensive than the USA and UK. Tuition fees will vary contingent on the course or institution. This website provides average costs as a guide. Living costs too will vary by location, course and lifestyle.

  • Australia offers excellent value for money, with living expenses and tuition costs in Australia considerably less expensive than the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA).
  • Tuition fees vary according to the institution and course selected but this website provides a guide to the average costs. Scholarships are available for international students but the competition is intense and most of the international students in Australia are full-fee paying students.
  • The average international student in Australia spends about $320 per week on housing, food, clothing, entertainment, transport, international and domestic travel, telephone and incidental costs. This is a realistic guide, but remember that individual circumstances will vary by location, course and lifestyle.
  • International students studying in Australia are required to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of your student visa in Australia. Students in Australia are also responsible for their own accident and property insurance. It is a good idea to take out travel insurance before leaving your country to cover lost baggage, cancellation of plane tickets and repatriation.
  • International students can work while studying in Australia but the money you earn should not be used as your only source of income. To be granted a student visa in Australia you need to have adequate means of financial support.

Tuition Fees

International students are charged up-front tuition fees. Institutions sometimes make an additional charge to cover other costs associated with being a student: student organisation membership, library and laboratory costs and sports facility costs. Some courses make specific charges for excursions, books, stationery and other essential material. These costs will vary depending on the course or institution therefore average costs are provided below and should only be used as a guide. All school tuition fees are exempt from Australia’s Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Institutions will advise when to pay your tuition fees and acceptable methods of payment.

University

Foundation Studies: $A9000-$A14,000 a year Approx.
such as university entrance, preparatory and bridging courses

Undergraduate
Bachelor Degree : $A10,000- $A13,500 a year Approx.
such as courses in arts, business, economics and law
Laboratory-based Bachelor Degree : $A11,000- $A16,500 a year Apporx.
such as science and engineering courses

Postgraduate

Graduate Certificates : $A9000- $A16,000 a year Approx.
Graduate DiplomasMasters : $A11,000-$A18,500 a year Approx.

Doctoral Degree