Student Life in Australia

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In our last post, we got to know about the general lifestyle in Australia. Let us know about how welcoming Australia is for International students.

Australia has fascinated students for a long list of reasons but the topmost is the lifestyle it promises. With colleges ranking amongst the Top 100 of the world, the Universities of Australia have seen a definitive increase in their international student numbers in recent years.

While this attracts many international student, let us know about other factors involved to make your decision.

Cost of Study

The island country Australia is attracting more and more international students from all around the globe. Some of the top universities and colleges in the world are located in Australia and thus, Australia is becoming the new favorite among students. But how much does education in Australia costs? The tuition fee differs from university to university as well as the type of program and course you opt for.

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

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Cost of Living

Australia ranks amongst the top 10 in the Human Development Index as well as the Quality of Life Index. In simple words, a developed nation, Australia is amongst the top countries of the world in terms of its education system, the GDP and purchasing power parity indexes. With a high level of incomes, it also enjoys a high level of health awareness, an excellent medical system as well as a politically stable economy.

But as a student, these are hardly the indices you would wish to worry about. What matters is how much it would cost to stay in Australia. So, here’s the above jargon simplified to numbers per month

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

Other living costs

While accommodations costs form the 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

Working while studying

Australian Immigration Laws are comparatively easy when it comes to working while studying. Though the rules might vary, generally students are allowed to work for up to 40 weeks in a year.

Companies, local businesses, and retail shops often hire students (both domestic and international). As an international student, you are protected by the same labour laws as the domestic student populace which also means the minimum wages. As a student, you can expect around $17 per hour (rough estimates).

The kinds of jobs are also varied. There are both on-campus jobs as well as local jobs available and often universities have an office which would help you find the right one for you.

Once you graduate, you stay in Australia for 18 months to four years, depending on your qualification. In order to stay, you will need a Graduate Temporary Skilled Visa (subclass 485).

Hope the above article was informative. If you need more information to make your decision, reach us and we will be glad to help you out.

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Student Life in Australia