What is the cost of studying in Australia?

Australia is one of the most affordable countries in which to study abroad. The average annual cost of living and studying in Australia ranges between AUD 20,000 and AUD 38,000 as of 2024. However, the total cost of studying and living in Australia varies based on your university, city, and lifestyle. Australia offers various scholarship programs to eligible students. International students can also work up to 20 hours per week to meet their living expenses in Australia.

 

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Cost of studying in Australia

The total cost of studying in Australia can depend on the following factors:

 

• Tuition fees in Australia
• Living expenses
• Visa and migration costs
• Other costs

 

The cost of living and studying will greatly vary depending on the course and university you choose, the city you will be living in, the type of accommodation you select, and your lifestyle in Australia.

 

Tuition fees in Australia

The table below provides details of the overall cost per year for different study programs in Australia:

Type of study program	Annual average cost
Undergraduate Bachelor Degree	AUD 20,000 - AUD 45,000
Postgraduate Master’s Degree	AUD 22,000 – AUD 50,000
Doctoral Degree	AUD 18,000 – AUD 42,000
Vocational Education and Training	AUD 4,000 – AUD 22,000
English language studies	AUD 300 per week

 

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Living expenses for students in Australia

The cost of living in Australia depends on the

Type of Accommodation	Cost per week
Hostels and Guesthouses	AUD 90 – AUD 150 per week
Shared Rental	AUD 95 – AUD 215 per week
On-campus	AUD 110 – AUD 280 per week
Homestay	AUD 235 – AUD 325 per week
Rental	AUD 185 – AUD 440 per week
Boarding schools	AUD 11,000 – AUD 22,000 per year

 

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Visa and migration costs for studying in Australia

International students can apply for the Australia Student (Subclass 500) visa. The table below provides details of the visa application charges:

Type of visa	Base application charge	Additional applicant charge	Additional applicant charge under 18	Subsequent temporary application charge
Student visa (subclass 500)	AUD650	AUD485	AUD160	AUD700
Student visa (subclass 500) (subsequent entrant)	AUD650	AUD485	AUD160	AUD700
Student visa (subclass 500) – Foreign Affairs or Defence sector	nil	nil	nil	nil
Student visa (subclass 500) – Postgraduate research sector	AUD650	nil	nil	nil
Student Guardian (subclass 590)	AUD650	nil	nil	AUD700

 

Proof of funds required to study in Australia

The table below lists the details about the proof of funds required to study in Australia:

Type of Applicant	Financial capacity requirement
Primary Applicant	AUD 29,710
Spouse or de facto partner of the Student primary applicant (not applicable to Student Guardian applicant)	AUD 10,394
Dependent child	AUD 4,449
Annual school costs	AUD 13,502
Yearly personal income if there are no family members	AUD 87,856
Yearly personal income if there are no family members	AUD 102,500

 

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