Cost of Studying in Austrailia

You have to arrange for the tuition fees as the tuition fees vary according to your tenure of study, the degree level, and the university in which you are studying. The tuition fees for international students may be approximately 20,000 – 45,000 AUD per year at the graduate level. On the other hand, Master’s and Ph.D. degree students have to pay around 22,000 – 50,000 AUD per year.

The cost of living in Australia for international students may be between 1,400 and 2,500 AUD per month to come up with all their living expenses, including accommodation, food, and other costs. For this reason, you have to prove your financial resources to comfortably confirm living and studying in Australia. Here is a list of the minimum costs in the major cities in Australia

• • Sydney- 1,900 AUD per month minimum
  • Brisbane- 1,400 AUD per month minimum
  • Canberra- Starting at 1,400 AUD per month
  • Melbourne- Starting at 1,500 AUD per month
  • Adelaide- Starting at 1,300 AUD per month

Most universities provide student dormitories, which are ideal for accommodation for international students on the campus. You can also rent a private property or choose a homestay to live with a local family. Living in a homestay may cost approximately 450 – 1,200 AUD per month, and staying at a residence hall for students may cost approximately 440 – 1,100 AUD per month. You can also rent an apartment, the cost of which starts from 750 – 1,700 AUD per month, or share a house or apartment at an average price of 380 – 850 AUD per month. Other accommodation costs for staying in Australia may be approximately 300 to 400 AUD monthly.

Considering the cost of food while staying in Australia, you can buy the groceries and other necessary things at the local supermarket. You can also eat your food at inexpensive restaurants in Australia, which may cost you 18 AUD for a one-time meal. On the other hand, a three-course meal for two people is available for 80 AUD. You can also find several Asian, Greek, and Italian restaurants where you can eat according to your preference.

Some universities provide transportation facilities for students to reach the campus and remorse areas. You can get benefits from several transportation programs, including QLD (Queensland), SA (South Australia), and VIC (Melbourne). Generally, a public transport pass for students may cost approximately between 30 and 70 AUD in a month, depending on the city where you live. Bicycles are pretty famous for traveling, and you can also enjoy bicycling on the lanes. You can buy a bicycle or hire one at 40 AUD per day.

The Government of Australia provides several grants and scholarships for international students who want to study in Australia. Even higher education institutions and other public or private organizations also offer several scholarships to students. Some of the scholarships provided by the Australian Government are Australia Awards, Australia APEC Women in Research Fellowship Program, Destination Australia Program, etc.

So, staying and studying in Australia is not too expensive. However, you must plan and take the necessary steps to come up with the expenses while studying and staying in Australia.