Money matters

Tuition fees

Each institution sets its own tuition fees for each course, so fees vary between institutions and courses. The course fees provided in the course search are indicative only and subject to change. In general, course fees are based on an average course load, which may vary depending on your exact enrolment.

Each institution has its own policy - check the institution entries for more information. All tuition fees are quoted in Australian dollars.

What do tuition fees cover?

Tuition fees generally cover teaching costs only. Tuition fees may also include:
• reception at the airport nearest to campus
• assistance in finding accommodation
• orientation program
• access to all available student services and facilities
• special uniforms for nursing courses.
  
  Check each institution's entry for more information.

Tuition fees do not include:
• costs of text books, course materials, study aids and equipment
• costs of field trips
• living expenses such as food, accommodation, transport and clothing
• health cover and medical costs.

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Living expenses

You will need between A$12 000 and A$18 000 a year to cover your living expenses. This is a rough guide only and will depend on many things, including where you live (for example in Sydney, in outer Sydney, in regional NSW or in Canberra); the type of accommodation you live in; and your lifestyle. Remember, your living expenses are separate from your tuition fees.

Living costs include items such as:
• accommodation
• electricity and/or gas
• entertainment
• food
• personal incidentals
• telephone bills
• transport (bus/train).

In addition an establishment cost of around A$3 000 is usually needed to cover costs such as rental bonds for accommodation, furniture and telephone connection charges.

Other expenses may include textbooks, study aids, vacations or the running of a car.

Check each institution's entry for links to more information; some institutions include a tool to help you calculate the cost of living.

You will also find useful information on the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website - visit www.immi.gov.au/students/students/573-4/financial.htm.

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Scholarships

Scholarships funded by the Australian Government

The Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) program is funded by the Australian Government as part of Australia's foreign aid program. ADS provide opportunities for people from selected developing countries to study in Australia. These scholarships are awarded either on merit or on nomination by home governments. There are a limited number of undergraduate scholarships available.

You must obtain your ADS application form directly from the Australian Diplomatic Mission or the Australian Education Centre in your home country. The application process may take up to one year.

For more information, including eligible countries, visit www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/.

Scholarships funded by institutions

Institutions offer a range of scholarships designed to help international students fund the cost of their study. These scholarships may be targeted to particular areas of study or may be country-specific scholarships.

For more information check each institution's entry.

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Sponsored students

Sponsored students are those who are accepted for a course of study at an institution and who receive full funding support for their study and/or other agreed educational expenses from sources other than from their own funding. To be recognised by an institution as a sponsored student, a student must be funded under an agreement with a Sponsoring Authority recognised by the institution.

For more information about sponsored students and sponsoring authorities, check each institution's entry.

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Working while studying

Read Government requirements for more information about working while studying as an international student.

Visit www.xe.com for an easy exchange rate calculator.

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