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STUDY IN ASIA PACIFIC
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Study in Australia

Large campus communities, applied learning and a choice of coastal and regional student cities.

Compare Australia Universities & courses
Undergraduate tuition A$20,000–A$45,000 Typical international tuition / year · AUD
Typical fee range Annual country guide; exact fee year not stated
Postgraduate tuition A$22,000–A$50,000 Typical international tuition / year · AUD
Typical fee range Annual country guide; exact fee year not stated
Living budget / month A$2,500–A$3,750 Reference budget · see conditions below

Why students choose Australia

Compare research universities with applied course pathways and placements that are part of the degree.

Regional campuses offer a different pace and housing market from Sydney or Melbourne. Choose the course first, then compare the city.

A February start can suit students finishing an earlier school or university cycle. Mid-year entry expands the options on some degrees.

Explore strengths in Engineering Technology Business Health

Universities & courses

Undergraduate courses

  • Computer science
  • Civil engineering
  • Business
  • Nursing
  • Environmental science
  • Design

Postgraduate courses

  • Information technology
  • Business analytics
  • Engineering
  • Public health
  • Professional accounting
  • Environmental management

Universities & institutions

QS World University Rankings 2027 · Overall

UNSW Sydney

QS 2027 · 19 overall

University of Melbourne

QS 2027 · =22 overall

University of Sydney

QS 2027 · 28 overall

Intakes & start dates

When can you start?

February/March and July are common starts. Some providers use trimesters and offer a later intake. Placement-based and health courses may admit once a year.

Start dates vary by programme.

Tuition & living costs

Undergraduate tuition · AUD A$20,000–A$45,000 Typical international tuition / year
Typical fee range Annual country guide; exact fee year not stated
Postgraduate tuition · AUD A$22,000–A$50,000 Typical international tuition / year
Typical fee range Annual country guide; exact fee year not stated
What these tuition figures coverGeneral international planning ranges across Australian institutions. These are annual guide bands, not a measured 2026 national average; the publication does not specify their fee year. Clinical and specialist degrees can fall outside these bands.
Typical living reference / month · AUD A$2,500–A$3,750 Housing and daily expenses depend on the city and your choices.

A general Australian study guide budgets AUD 30,000–45,000 annually, converted to AUD 2,500–3,750 monthly. The exact estimate year is not labelled. Existing Charles Sturt AUD 29,710 annual starting guide remains published and is valid if kept clearly as a floor.

Part-time work & careers

48 hours / fortnight in session

Eligible Student visa holders can generally work up to 48 hours per fortnight while their course is in session, and without that cap in scheduled breaks. Work normally starts after the course begins. Research degree exemptions and your visa conditions matter.

After your degree

The Temporary Graduate visa has separate streams and requirements for qualification, age, English and recent study. Length of stay also depends on the qualification and, in some cases, nationality. Check your stream instead of assuming every degree creates the same work entitlement.

Career fields to investigate

Engineering Data & cybersecurity Accounting Health services Environmental consulting

Notable student cities

Sydney

A large finance and technology market; housing is a major part of the budget.

Melbourne

A dense mix of universities, design, research and cultural life.

Brisbane

Urban campuses, a warmer climate and connections to business and engineering.

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