Australia offers excellent value for money, with
living expenses and tuition costs in Australia considerably
less expensive than the United Kingdom (UK) and the
United States of America (USA).
Scholarships are available
for international students however the competition
is intense and the majority of international students
in Australia are full-fee paying students. Tuition
fees vary according to the institution and course
selected and the following table provides a guide
to the average costs.
University
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Foundation
Studies
|
|
such
as university entrance, preparatory and bridging
courses
|
$A9000每$A14,000 a
year
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Undergraduate
|
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Bachelor Degree
such as courses in arts, business, economics and law
|
$A10,000每 $A13,500
a year
|
Laboratory-based Bachelor Degree
such as science and engineering courses
|
$A11,000每 $A16,500 a year
|
Postgraduate
|
|
Graduate Certificates
Graduate Diplomas
|
$A9000每 $A16,000
a year
|
Masters
Doctoral Degree
|
$A11,000每$A18,500
a year
|
|
Vocational
education and training
|
Certificates
I - IV
|
$A5500每$A18,000
a year
|
Diploma
|
Advanced
Diploma
|
|
School
|
Secondary
school
|
$A6000每$A13,000
a year
|
Primary
and junior secondary schools
|
$A5000每$A11,000
a year
|
English
language training
|
Varies
significantly depending on the course duration
or institution
|
$A3500每$A13,500
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The universities or schools will advise international
students on when and how to pay the tuition fees.
International
students studying in Australia are required to have
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration
of your student visa in Australia . The fees for OSHC
are about $285 per annual for one single student.
The
average international student in Australia spends about
$8,000 to $12,000 per year on accommodation, food,
clothing, entertainment, transport, telephone and incidental
costs. While these are a realistic guide, it is important
to remember that individual circumstances will vary
by location, course and lifestyle.
International students
can apply for permission to work up to 20 hours per
week during school terms and work full time during
school holidays. However, the money you earn should
not be used as your only source of income. To be granted
a student visa in Australia you need to have adequate
means of financial support.
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