Cost of Education in Australia – A Guide for International Students
Tuition fees in Australia varies depending on the course or institution as each university sets its own tuition fees. Specialist degrees such as Architecture, Medicine, and Dentistry often charge higher tuition fees. The average annual tuition fees a student can expect to spend are:
| Level of Education | Average tuition costs ($AUD) |
|---|---|
| Secondary education | $7800 to $30,000 per year* |
| English language courses | Around $300 per week, depending on course length* |
| Vocational Education and Training (VET) | $4000 to $22,000 per year* |
| Technical and Further Education (TAFE) | $4000 to $22,000 per year* |
| Undergraduate bachelor degree | $15,000 to $33,000 per year* |
| Postgraduate masters degree | $20,000 to $37,000 per year* |
| Doctoral degree | $14,000 to $37,000 per year* |
| MBA | $19,000 to more than $100,000 in total** |
* Source: studyinaustralia.gov.au
** Source: institution websites
Undergraduate degrees are generally three years in Australia as compared to four years in most other countries. Thus helping save costs.
A recent HSBC report announced that the cost of study in Australia is higher than in any other country. According to the research, the combined average cost of university fees and living costs for students is around $42,000 per year. This breaks down into an average university fees of $24,081 and cost of living for students at $18,012.
Despite of the high costs associated with studying in Australia, it still boasts of one of the world’s highest concentration of international students; around 20% of the country’s higher education enrolments are international, compared to the global average of around 7%.
This is due to its high quality of life, Globally top ranked universities, great cities, Safety, health care facilities and scholarships.
Not all universities are this costly, there are a few low fee universities which the students can opt for. Additionally students can cover their costs through scholarships and working part time when studying in Australia.