Study in Australia
Australia is one of the best study destinations for affordable tuition fees. Academic quality is exceptionally high and the qualifications are recognised globally.
Your expenditure on tuition fee depends on the type of qualification and the university or school you opt for. As a benchmark, we have listed the average costs of different levels of study in Australia
| Education Type | Average Tuition Fee (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Secondary School | AUD $ 9,000 to AUD $ 27,000 per year |
| English Language courses | AUD $ 250 to AUD $ 300 per week |
| Vocational Education & Training (VET) | AUD $ 9,000 to AUD $ 22,000 per year |
| Foundation Courses | AUD $ 14,000 to AUD $ 24,000 per year |
| Bachelor's Degree | AUD $ 22,000 to AUD $ 41,000 per year |
| Doctoral Degree | AUD $ 18,000 to AUD $ 39,000 per year |
| MBA | AUD $ 28,000 to AUD $ 52,000 per year |
Living Expenses in Australia
Living costs include accommodation, food and bills, transport, and clothing as necessary, and will vary according to your circumstances, such as the type of accommodation you choose, its location, the number of people you live with, and your lifestyle.
The Department of Home Affairs has financial requirements you must meet in order to receive a student visa for Australia. As of October 2023 the 12-month living costs are:
To help you understand what costs to expect, we have developed a sample weekly budget for you. The following is only estimated costs and are based on a single student living in shared accommodation
| Item | Cost per person per week |
| Rent (Shared) | AUD $ 100 to AUD$ 250 |
| Electricity, Gas & Water | AUD $ 30 to AUD $ 50 |
| Food | AUD $ 80 to AUD$ 100 |
| Phone and Internet | AUD $ 15 to AUD $ 30 |
| Public Transport | upto AUD $ 50 |
| Entertainment | AUD $ 35 to AUD $ 100 |
The Insider Guides 'Cost of Living Calculator' is also a useful, practical tool to help estimate your cost of living in Australia
