The costs of studying and living in Australia can vary quite a bit depending on a range of factors. The main components of your costs broadly split into your tuition fees and your living expenses. Let’s have a look at both.
Tuition Fees
Based on
The University
Generally, the bigger and more prestigious the university, the higher the tuition fees
Your Program
Technical and highly resource-intensive programs can be more expensive
Your Study Level
Generally, bachelor’s programs tend to be more expensive in comparison to postgraduate programs because of the longer course duration
Location of the University
The higher the cost of living in the city (and location within the city) where the university is located, the higher tuition fees tend to be
Tuition Fee Ranges
*for the 2024 academic year
Undergraduate:
AUD $34,500 per year
(Bachelor of Design / Business at Griffith University)
to
AUD $94,000 per year
(Bachelor of Dental Surgery at University Adelaide)
Postgraduate (Master’s):
AUD $6,256 per year
(Master of Leadership for Development at University of Melbourne)
to
AUD $88,500 per year
(Master of Dentistry at Griffith University)
Cost of Living
Your costs of living in Australia as an international student depend on a variety of factors. Are you staying on- or off-campus? Do you eat out often or do you cook yourself? Do you use public transport to get around? What sort of mobile plan are you using and where in the city do you live? All of these factors add up to your living expenses, and can look quite different depending on each student.
Costs of living depends on
You can estimate your average costs of living using Study Australia’s Cost of Living Calculator.
