This website provides you with a guide to the average costs of tuition fees and courses, which vary according to the institution you select. Scholarships are available for international students however the competition is intense and the majority of international students in Australia are full-fee paying students.

Australians enjoy one of the highest standards of living in the world. The average international student in Australia spends about $335 per week on accommodation, food, clothing, entertainment, transport, international and domestic travel, telephone and incidental costs. School students in Australia typically spend a little less - about $275 a week - on accommodation and food, entertainment, transport and associated items. While these are a realistic guide, it is important to remember that individual circumstances will vary by location, course and lifestyle.

To be granted a student visa in Australia you must show that you have enough money to pay for living expenses, education costs and travel for the duration of the course. You can apply to work part-time after you have commenced your studies in Australia, but the money you earn should not be used as your only source of income.

International students studying in Australia are required to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of your student visa in Australia. Students in Australia are also responsible for their own accident and property insurance. It is a good idea to take out travel insurance before leaving your country to cover lost baggage, cancellation of plane tickets and repatriation.