| Foundation Studies | $A9000-$A14,000 a year | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Such as university entrance, preparatory and bridging courses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bachelor Degree | $A10,000- $A13,500 a year | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Such as courses in arts, business, economics and law | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory-based Bachelor Degree | $A11,000- $A16,500 a year | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Such as science and engineering courses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Postgraduate | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Graduate Certificates Graduate Diplomas |
$A9000- $A16,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Masters Doctoral Degree | $A11,000-$A18,500 a year | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Vocational Education & Training |
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| Certificates I - IV | $A5500-$A18,000 a year | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diploma | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advanced Diploma | |||||||||||||||||||||||
School |
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| Secondary school | $A6000-$A13,000 a year | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Primary and junior secondary schools | $A5000-$A11,000 a year | ||||||||||||||||||||||
English Language & Training |
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| Varies significantly depending on the course duration or institution | $A3500-$A13,500 Accommodation Options and Costs A variety of high standard student accommodation is available to suit different budgets and needs. Students can opt to live in university accommodation or with an Australian family. Shared accommodation with other students is common and popular. Institutions provide students with help in finding accommodation and understanding lease and tenancy conditions. Temporary accommodation can be arranged before you leave home allowing you time on arrival to consider where and how you would like to be accommodated in the longer term. Student notice boards and newspapers often advertise rooms, apartments and houses for rent. Further advice is available from your prospective institution.
University Apartments Most universities offer a variety of accommodation on or near to campus such as university apartments, residential colleges or halls of residence. Halls of Residence are usually cheaper and a popular option with full-time international students. The cost ranges depending on the type of accommodation. University Residential Colleges Residential colleges provide accommodation with meals. They are slightly more expensive than university Halls of Residence. The college undertakes cleaning and household tasks. Sporting and social facilities, tutoring, libraries and (generally) computer access are also provided. Halls of Residence Halls of residence are located on or near university campuses and are generally cheaper than residential colleges. International students find them an attractive option. Students usually have meals and some cleaning services provided. Only full-time students are accepted. Students need FINANCIAL AIDS Scholarships and Financial aid available for International Students in Scholarships in Higher Education In Australia, scholarships, fellowships, awards and other sources of funding for students are available through the Higher Education Group, DEST. Applying for Scholarships The Commonwealth Learning Scholarships, Australian Postgraduate Awards and Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship programmes are administered on behalf of the Australian Government by individual higher education providers. The providers are responsible for conducting their own application and selection procedures, in line with guidelines issued by the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST). Potential applicants need to direct their enquiries on application procedures, deadlines, etc to their higher education providers. Commonwealth Learning Scholarships The Commonwealth Learning Scholarships Programme was introduced in 2004 to assist students from low socio-economic backgrounds, particularly those from rural and regional areas and Indigenous students, who are Australian citizens or holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas, with costs associated with higher education. There are two scholarships – one for educational costs and one for accommodation costs. Both are merit based, non-repayable and target students from low socio-economic backgrounds. Australian Postgraduate Awards To enhance research training opportunities in the higher education sector, the Australian Postgraduate Awards (APA) provides scholarship support to postgraduate students of exceptional promise who undertake their higher degree by research at an eligible Australian provider. Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarships The Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) was established to develop international research linkages and aims to attract top quality international postgraduate students to areas of research strength in Australian institutions. Indigenous Researchers Development Scheme The Indigenous Researchers Development Scheme aims to encourage participation in, and to improve the standard of, research conducted by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The programme commenced in 1996 and in its early years will provide support for research projects and for training and development in research methodology and the preparation of research proposals by Indigenous researchers. In 1999, nine Indigenous Researchers Development grants were approved for funding at a cost of $0.13 million in 1999. Research Fellowships This provides opportunities for outstanding individual researchers to undertake research of national and international significance at postdoctoral level and beyond. Four levels of Australian Research Council (ARC), fellowships are awarded: • Australian Postdoctoral Fellowships • Australian Research Fellowships • Queen Elizabeth II Awards and • Senior Research Fellowships. Merit Based Equity Scholarships This Scheme ceased in 1999. No new scholarships are available. Any queries relating to the Scheme should be directed to scholarships@dest.gov.au |
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