Australia
About Australia
The education system in Australia is of the highest standard and internationally recognized. Additionally, Australia is one of the world’s leading providers of education and training for international students. Each year, Australia welcomes over 400,000 students from more than 200 countries. Its courses are applicable both within Australia and abroad.
Reasons to Choose Australia
- High-Quality Education System: Australia’s education system is of the highest standard and internationally recognized.
- Leading Education Provider: Australia is a leading provider of education and training for international students.
- International Student Hub: Each year, Australia welcomes over 400,000 students from more than 200 countries.
- Global Applicability: Courses offered in Australia are applicable both within the country and internationally.
Living costs
Tuition Fees
Similar to other countries, tuition fees in Australia vary depending on the program and institution you choose. For example, the average cost of higher education ranges from AUD 15,000 to 35,000 per year.
Accommodation
Most international students in Australia choose to share apartments due to the high costs. Each city has different average prices; for example, in Sydney, the average cost of a shared apartment is around AUD 150 – 300 per week, while in Melbourne, it is around AUD 130 – 280 per week, depending on the type of apartment chosen.
Besides apartments, you can also look for dormitories or boarding houses near your chosen campus. Generally, the cost for boarding houses in Australia ranges from AUD 150 – 250 per week. For dormitories, it depends on whether your chosen campus offers dormitory facilities for its students.
Transportation and Food
There are several types of transportation in Australia that you can use, depending on where you live. In Sydney, transportation costs range from AUD 2.00 to AUD 8.60, while in Melbourne, costs range from AUD 2.00 to AUD 9.00. As a student, you can also use your student card to receive additional discounts.
Per week, you can spend up to AUD 250 on groceries at supermarkets. However, prices may vary between different supermarkets.