Australia broke a new record, yet again, with 6,24,000 international students enrolling in Australian Universities and colleges in 2017. Hosting students from 200 nationalities, Australia is fast becoming a favorite higher education destination for students from around the world.
Quality education, unadulterated natural landscapes and a vibrant culture, make Australia one of the top choices for students. If you too, are thinking of studying in Australia and have a list of your preferred Universities, here is a breakdown of all the costs that you will incur as an international student:
Although the tuition fees can fluctuate heavily, based on the above factors, tuition fee for international students studying down under start at around 20,000 AUD per year. The average fee is over 30,000 AUD.
Accommodation fees
Accommodation costs, again, are not something that is fixed. They change heavily, depending on the following factors:
- University accommodation versus private accommodation
- The location of the University
- Proximity to major cities
- The type of accommodation
Where on the one hand, living on the campus proves to be much cheaper, it is not always the case and several other factors come into play too. Here are a few living options and their respective prices:
| Living options |
Prices in AUD (per week) |
| Hostels and Guesthouses |
90 - 150 |
| Shared rental |
85 - 215 |
| On campus |
90 - 280 |
| Homestay |
235 - 325 |
| Rental |
165 - 440 |
Other living costs
Apart from the accommodation and tuition fees, the living costs are another major consideration when it comes to living in a new country. Here are the additional costs that you will need to keep in mind when planning on studying in Australia.
| Additional costs |
Prices in AUD (per week) |
| Groceries and eating out |
80 - 280 |
| Gas, electricity |
35 - 140 |
| Phone and Internet |
20 - 155 |
| Public transport |
15 – 55 |
| Entertainment |
80 - 150 |
Although international students are allowed to work for a certain number of hours in Australia and the minimum payment is quite high, it is not enough to cover all costs. Applying for a personal loan for higher education to cover the costs is a smart move. For instance, Bajaj Finserv Personal Loan for Higher Education offers loan up to Rs.25 lakh to meet various allied costs along with tuition fees for studying in Australia.
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