Posted on May 13 2020
The cost of studying in a foreign country depends on the course, level of degree and the university you wish to study in. But the cost factor is influenced by the country you choose to study in.
If your target country for the Study in Australia, it is good to know that many of the universities in Australia appear in the QS world rankings. But the tuition fees are higher compared to the US and the UK, but this compensated with the quality of education in Australian universities.
Even the cost of living is higher in Australia but the cities here are considered safe for international students. Added to this, international students have many scholarship opportunities and post-study work options.
International students can find job opportunities even when they are studying. They have permission to work part-time. This will help them gain work experience and earn some money to meet their tuition and living expenses.
The range of tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate courses are:
Bachelor’s degrees: Tuition fees range between 20,000 – 45,000 AUD per year
Master’s and Ph.D. degrees: Tuition fees range between 22,000 – 50,000 AUD per year
List of universities with most affordable fees:
Tuition fees at top-ranked Australian universities
Australian National University – tuition fees range between 28,000 and 48,500 AUD/year
University of Sydney – tuition fees range between 36,000 and 57,000 AUD/year
University of Queensland – tuition fees range between 2, 5000 and 46,000 AUD/year
Tuition fees in the five most popular universities for international students
University of Southern Queensland - Average fees 24,000 AUD per year
University of Queensland - Average fees 25,800 AUD per year
University of Sunshine coast - Average fees 25,800 AUD per year
University of Canberra - Average fees 26,800 AUD per year
Charles Darwin University - Average fees 26,760 AUD per year
Variation in costs
International students will be required to pay international tuition fees and the cost will depend on the choice of course. The tuition fees can vary based on the subjects you choose in that particular year of your course.
Scholarship options
The good news is that international students can avail of many scholarships and grants that give them some benefit and reduces their tuition costs. The Australian government, public and private organizations and the universities themselves provide these scholarships and grants.
Australia continues to be a popular destination for international students through the tuition fees that might be on the higher side for the average student. Yet every year more students are coming to the country.
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