One could readily argue that international education is relatively expensive, but on the flip side is ignorance which is even more expensive! An overview of the cost of studying in Australia shows that this is modest compared to institutions in the US and UK of comparable standards.
The cost of studying in Australia depends on the course of study, the level of study and the institution of study. As an international student, you will be required to pay your tuition and fees before you are issued your initial Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) with which you can apply for a study visa. There may be additional course material fees and other fees to access institutional facilities, but these costs are transparent and will be spelled out on your offer or admission letter. The estimate below is a guide to what you will be expected to pay for Australian education. This excludes the cost of high end, high value courses such as veterinary medicine, dentistry and medicine.
- Secondary schools – $8000 to $30,000 per annum
- English language studies – Around $350 per week depending on school and duration
- Vocational Education & Training (Certificates I to IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma) – $ 4500 to $22,000 per annum
- Undergraduate Bachelor Degree – $15,000 to $33,000
- Postgraduate Masters Degree – $20,000 to $37,000
- Doctoral Degree – $14,000 to $37,000
Evidence of financial capacity
Every student applying for a student visa would be required to demonstrate evidence of financial capacity to be considered for a student visa. For instance, a higher risk country (which many African countries are) visa applicant would be required to have funds to cover travel to Australia and 12 months’ living, course and (for school aged dependents) schooling costs for the student and accompanying family.
Current 12 Months Living Costs (From July 1, 2016)
- Student/guardian AUD 19,830
- Partner/spouse AUD 6,940
- Child AUD 2, 970