Australia has around 40 public universities, two international and one private university, providing any type of study degree you can imagine, from business and engineering to history and arts. Tuition fees range depending on the discipline you choose to study, degree level and university.
Australia is one of the most expensive countries when it comes to university costs, as the average tuition fee for one year is 33,400 AUD.
Average tuition based on degree level:
Bachelor’s degree: between 15,000 and 33,000 AUD/year
Master’s and PhD degree: between 14,000 – 37,000 AUD/year
Hostels and Guesthouses - $90 to $150 per week
Shared Rental - $85 to $215 per week
On campus - $90 to $280 per week
Homestay - $235 to $325 per week
Rental - $165 to $440 per week
Boarding schools - $11,000 to $22,000 a year
Groceries and eating out - $80 to $280 per week
Gas, electricity - $35 to $140 per week
Phone and Internet - $20 to $55 per week
Public transport - $15 to $55 per week
Car (after purchase) - $150 to $260 per week
Entertainment - $80 to $150 per week
The Department of Home Affairs (opens in a new window) has financial requirements you must meet in order to receive a student visa for Australia. From 1st February 2018 the 12 month living cost is:
You - $20,290
Partner or spouse - $7,100
Child - $3,040
All costs are per year in Australian dollars. To convert to your own currency, visit http://www.xe.com/
The Australian Government provides information and guidance on managing your finances. You can read more at www.moneysmart.gov.au
The 'Insider Guides Cost of Living Calculator' is also a useful tool to help estimate your cost of living in Australia www.insiderguides.com.au/cost-of-living-calculator/.
If you experience financial trouble while in Australia, talk to your institution’s international student support staff for assistance.