Education and living costs in Australia

• Course and study costs in Australia will depend on the education provider and level of study you choose.
• Knowing the average cost of living and studying in Australia is an important part of your application and financial preparation.
• Students should be aware that the costs of studying in Australia will depend on your education provider, the level of study you choose and your study location in Australia.
• Knowing the average living costs in Australia is an important part of your financial preparation.

For your reference, here are some of the costs associated with living and studying in Australia (all costs are in Australian dollars).

The costs below are an approximate guide only and don’t take into account your budget and spending habits.

Education costs

This is a course costs (yearly) for different types of qualifications.

• School – $7,800 to $30,000
• English language studies – Around $300 per week depending on course length
• Vocational Education and Training ( Certificates I to IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma) – $8,000 to $22,000
• Undergraduate Bachelor Degree – $15,000 to $45,000*
• Postgraduate Masters Degree – $22,000 to $50,000*
• Doctoral Degree – $18,000 to $42,000*

* Note: Please visit institution websites directly to see costs for these courses.

All costs are per year in Australian dollars. To convert to your own currency, visit http://www.xe.com

Cost of living

The Department of Home Affairs has financial requirements you must meet in order to receive a student visa for Australia.

Refer to the step by step Student Visa Subclass 500 application and Document Checklist Tool for details on how to provide the evidence required to cover the costs of your stay, including your travel, study and living expenses.

As of October 2019 the 12-month living costs are;

• Students or guardians – AUD$21,041
• Partners coming with you – AUD$7,362
• Child coming with you – AUD$3,152

The Home Affairs website covers in more detail how to work out how much money you might need to cover the costs of your stay in Australia as international student.

The Insider Guides ‘Cost of Living Calculator’ is also a useful, practical tool to help estimate your cost of living in Australia.

Facts about studying in Australia

The Australian Government has invested over A$300 million in scholarships for international students.

Australia offered over 3,000 Australia Awards scholarships and short courses to students from over 55 countries in 2019. You could be eligible for one in Next Year .

Scholarships to study in Australia

There are many grants, scholarships and bursaries available to assist you financially with your studies in Australia.

Use Australian scholarships search tool to find out what scholarships you might be eligible for.

There are many scholarships, grants, and bursaries which can help support you financially with your studies in Australia.

Scholarship are offered by the Australian Government, education providers, and a number of other public and private organization’s.

Australian universities rank in the world’s top 50 in a huge range of study areas.

Australia provides world-leading education in many study areas. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020 rated Australian institutions highly in the following fields:

• Arts & Humanities
• Clinical, Pre-Clinical & Health
• Engineering & Technology
• Life Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

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Work while you study in Australia.

Working while you study in Australia can help complement your overall experience.

Gain work experience while you study

Australian institutions provide an education designed to help you succeed in the global workforce. An Australian qualification will make you very attractive to potential employers in Australia, at home and around the world.

Many Australian degrees and vocational courses include work experience programs and internships so you can gain hands-on industry experience and grow your professional network while you study. Once you complete your degree, you may also be eligible to stay and work in Australia.

While studying, you can work up to 20 hours per week during the semester and full-time during the semester break. This can be a great way to find study-related work or simply pay for your lifestyle in Australia.

After graduation

Once you’ve completed your course, you have some decisions to make, whether you stay in Australia or return home.

Employment : Australian qualifications will make you an attractive employee, not just at home, but in Australia and around the world.

If you decide to stay in Australia

You may be eligible to undertake post-study work to put your newly gained knowledge to use and gain local work experience. Education providers and government bodies help connect students with potential employers at careers fairs, employment hubs, job boards and industry networking events in every state and territory. The support, advice and opportunities you access can be a real advantage as you launch your career.

If you are considering staying in Australia and working after your current visa expires, you’ll need to get a new visa.

There are a number of options, so work out what’s best for your situation.

For more information, visit the Department of Home Affairs.