STUDY COSTS

Tuition fees vary according to the institution and course selected but here we are providing you a guide to the average costs. Your tuition fees may vary more or less than the average costs. Scholarships are available for international students however the competition is intense and the majority of international students in Australia are full fee paying students.

The average international student in Australia spends about $335 per week on accommodation, food, clothing, entertainment, transport, international and domestic travel, telephone and incidental costs. While this is a realistic guide, it is important to remember that individual circumstances will vary by location, course and lifestyle.

For the student visa to be granted in Australia you need to have adequate means of financial support for all the expenses during your stay in Australia. International students can work while studying in Australia but the money so earned should not be used as their only source of income.

International students studying in Australia are required to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of their 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 their country to cover lost baggage, cancellation of plane tickets and repatriation.

Tuition Fees
International students are charged up-front tuition fees. Institutions sometimes make an additional charges to cover other costs such as: student organization 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
such as university entrance, preparatory and bridging courses

Undergraduate
Bachelor Degree
$A10,000– $A13,500 a year
such as courses in arts, business, economics and law

Laboratory-based Bachelor Degree
$A11,000– $A16,500 a year
such as science and engineering courses

Postgraduate
Graduate Certificates
Graduate Diplomas $A9000– $A16,000

Masters
Doctoral Degree $A11,000–$A18,500 a year                                    

Vocational education and training
Certificates I - IV $A5500–$A18,000 a year
Diploma
Advanced Diploma

Secondary education
Secondary school $A6000–$A13,000 a year
Primary and junior secondary schools $A5000–$A11,000 a year

English language training
varies significantly depending on the course duration or institution $A3500–$A13,500