16/11/2022
Australia is one of the most popular destinations among international students. Australia is home to several top-ranked universities which are hosted in some of the best student cities worldwide. If all this sounds tempting enough to you, get ready to embark on a life-changing study abroad experience in Australia!
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞:
🤘It has one of the best higher education systems in the world
🤘Australian cities are safe and ideal for international students
🤘There are thousands of scholarships available
🤘The standard of living is high
🤘Students have numerous job opportunities after graduation
🤘Take advantage of internships and work placements
𝐓𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚:
Tuition fees charged by Australian universities are some of the highest in the world. For a Bachelor’s degree, tuition ranges between 20,000 and 45,000 AUD/year, while for a Master’s and PhD fees are between 22,000 and 50,000 AUD/year.
𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚:
Before packing everything and buying a plane ticket to Australia, you should also think about your budget. While Australian universities offer top-quality education, they aren't exactly cheap. If you add in the monthly living costs, it's easy to see how the budget grows fast.
𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬:
On-campus accommodation is the cheapest housing option for students, starting at around 440 AUD per month. If you’d like to rent a place, a one-bedroom apartment will cost anywhere from 1,300 AUD (outside the city center) to 1,750 AUD (in the city center).
𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞:
As an international student in Australia, you will have to arrange health insurance before your departure. Apply for the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), which provides medical and hospital insurance in Australia. Sometimes, your chosen university or Agency can arrange for your OSHC coverage on your behalf.
𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬:
Supermarkets in Australia don’t have expensive prices; your monthly groceries can typically cost around 300–600 AUD. If you want to dine out, you should expect to pay around 18 AUD for a meal at a mid-range restaurant. Overall, living costs start at a minimum of 1,200 AUD per month in smaller cities and at around 1,500 AUD per month in bigger cities.
𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲:
International students can work up to 40 hours every two weeks during their study sessions. During scheduled course breaks, students can work 38 hours each week. Students must apply for a Tax File Number (TFN) to work in Australia.
A student on a Student Visa is entitled to earn a minimum wage of $18.23 per hour or $719.20 per 38 hour week (before tax) for working both on-campus and off-campus during the period of their full-time study. Work that is formally registered as part of your course is not included in the limitation.
𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚:
International students who have recently graduated with a degree from an Australian Institution can apply for a ‘Temporary Graduate Visa’ to stay and work in Australia. There are two different streams:
🤘𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦’ is for international students who have recently graduated with a degree in a CRICOS-registered course from an Australian institution. Typically graduates of a bachelor’s degree and a course-based master’s degree can stay for two years, while research-based master’s graduates can stay for 3 years. This type of visa can be extended for a second time.
🤘𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦’ is for international students who have graduated with skills and qualifications that are relevant to the specific occupations Australia needs. They will be able to stay and work for up to 18 months if approved for the visa.
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