Cost of Studying in Australia for International Students in 2024

The cost of studying in Australia for 2024 stands at AUD 29,710. While Australia retains a steady flow of international students, the cost of living in Australia has increased. Check out the article for a detailed understanding about what are the actual costs for living in Australia while studying in this article. So check them out now!.

Australia as a country has many reasons that attract students from all around the world. Like all other countries, studying in Australia too has become expensive. Steady innovation, excellent faculty, and quality education continue to help in the progression of top Australian universities. While the academics add to the call value, perhaps it is the only country which also has a pull due to its excellent living conditions and the promise of great student life. So, how much does it cost to live that life? How much does it cost to study in Australia? We have given a breakdown of the costs of living in Australia in this article.

Study in Australia Cost

Today we are going to take a look at some of the largest components that form a part of the cost of studying in Australia. We are going, to begin with, the Tuition Cost of Australian Universities, followed by Living Costs in Australia and also include Australia Student Visa costs.

Tuition Costs for Studying in Australia

Starting with the principal element of any costs associated with studying abroad, let us take a look at the cost of education in Australia for international students at different stages. The table below is a broad suggestion of the range of costs for different types of qualifications for international students in Australia. Applicants should note these costs do not include expensive courses such as veterinary and medical. Read on to know how much will it cost a student to go to Australia from India:

Education Level	Cost/Year
Undergraduate Bachelor Degree	AUD 20,000 - 45,000
Postgraduate Master’s Degree	AUD 22,000 - 50,000
Doctoral Degree	AUD 18,000 - 42,000
Vocational Education and Training	AUD 4,000 - 22,000
English language studies	AUD 300 per week

*Source: studyinaustralia.gov.au

Now let us take a look at the cost of courses from a few of the top Australian Universities for international students.

University Name	BE/BTech First Year Tuition Fee	MS First Year Tuition Fee	MBA First Year Tuition Fee
Australian National University (ANU)	AUD 48,384	AUD 48,384 - 50,400	AUD 50,400
The University of Melbourne (Unimelb)	AUD 43,520	AUD 37,760 - 41,536	AUD 89,500
The University of Sydney (USyd)	AUD 39,240 - 48,500	AUD 37,500 - 49,000	AUD 50,000 - 67,000
The University of Queensland (UQ)	AUD 45,120	AUD 41,040 - 47,120	AUD 80,808
University of New South Wales (UNSW)	AUD 47,760	AUD 34,020 - 47,280	AUD 66,262

 *Source: Shiksha Study Abroad

As is very evident, from the table above, pursuing an MBA is much more expensive than pursuing a regular MS course, applicants should realize that the tuition cost of studying in Australia is directly related to the choice of university and selection of course. Candidates can check out the tuition and miscellaneous fees of the top universities in Australia, here. Applicants should note that these are indicative figures, and are bound to change during the actual application process of the student.

While the tuition costs in Australia form the lion’s share of expenses for international students we also got to take into account sundry expenses closely related to tuition costs. This is a segment that we have added to give students a fair understanding of how much it would cost to study in the country. Often, these are the sundry expenses that a student has to keep in mind while enrolling with a university. Mandatory in nature, these costs are an important aspect and go hand in glove with tuition costs.

These costs in Australia usually refer to insurance, books & supplies, personal expenses, student service & amenities fees, recreation fees, security funds, registration & application fees, and some other sundry expenses taken into account. Boarding and lodging costs are over and above. Again, these vary from university to university. Applicants should note that sundry expenses can be charged every year (one-time) or per semester, so a student is advised to understand this before calculating the study cost in Australia.

Cost of Living in Australia

Moving away from tuition expenses, applicants have to handle the second most important expenditure, living costs in Australia. The fact that an excellent standard of living sets apart Australian cities also converts into a rather higher cost of living. Here’s a break-up of different elements like rentals, utilities, entertainment, etc.

Accommodation Costs in Australia

Given below are the different rentals for a variety of boarding options for students looking to study in Australia.

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

*sourced from the studyinaustralia.gov.au

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Other living costs

While accommodations costs form a large share of expenditures under living expenses, other costs under the cost of living in Australia include

Components	Costs
Groceries and eating out	AUD 140 - 280 per week
Gas, electricity	AUD 10 - 20 per week
Phone and Internet	AUD 15 - 30 per week
Public transport	AUD 30 - 60 per week
Car (after purchase)	AUD 150 - 260 per week
Entertainment	AUD 80 - 150 per week

*sourced from the studyinaustralia.gov.au

In short, for students and guardians, the cost of living for a year would roughly work out to AUD 21, 041. For students coming with partners would be an additional AUD 7,362 and when accompanied by a minor, the charges would be AUD 3,152.

Components	Cost of living
Students or guardians	AUD$21,041
Accompanied by a partner	AUD$7,362
Accompanied by a child	AUD$3,152

*sourced from the studyinaustralia.gov.au (November -2021 rates)

Kindly note, that living cost in Australia is subject to the choice and preference of students and their living habits. While a lavish lifestyle would incur a high cost of living, a moderate to simple lifestyle would lead to spending less on living costs.

Students who are willing to study in Australia can check the Cost-of-Living Calculator for more details. 

Australia Student Visa

Now coming to the third component. Candidates who have secured an admission letter from an Australian University to apply for an Australian Study Visa to legally enter the country to study. There are two types of Australian student visas, one is for undergraduates and the other is for graduates. The cost of the Australian Student Visa (subclass 500) is AUD 1,945 (this is for undergraduates) and the Subclass 485 visa is AUD 1,600 (this is for graduates). To get these visas, international applicants must demonstrate AUD 29,710 annually in their bank accounts as part of proof to sustain in Australia.

Now that you have an idea of how much it might cost to study in Australia, start your search by browsing through the many Universities in Australia. All the best.