UPDATED:  NOV 2021

Study and Work in Australia

 OVERVIEW:
  • ​​International Student friendly.   
  • Excellent Educational System
  • Able to work while you study and apply for a work upon completing your studies. 
  • Less expensive than US, UK and Canada.  

UNIVERSITIES IN AUSTRALIA

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COST OF STUDYING


Source: Australian Government
The costs of studying depends on the institution and the level of study you choose.

As an international student, your tuition fees are payable before you study. You can use the Course Search on this website to find courses and see details such as their tuition fees. There may be additional costs for your course, including course materials and access to institution facilities.
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The list below gives you an indication of the range of course costs for different types of qualifications. 

  • English language studies - Around $300 per week depending on course length
  • Vocational Education and Training (Certificates I to IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma) - $4,000 to $22,000
  • Undergraduate Bachelor Degree - $15,000 to $33,000*
  • Postgraduate Masters Degree - $20,000 to $37,000*
  • Doctoral Degree - $14,000 to $37,000*

* Note: This does not include high value courses such as veterinary and medical. Please visit institution websites directly to see costs for these courses.  All costs are per year in Australian dollars. To convert to your own currency, visit CURRENCY CONVERTER

COST OF LIVING
Obviously, this varies depending on location and lifestyle.  However, the information here will give you a general idea.
The Government specifies AU$20,290 as the minimum amount required to cover living costs for a 12-month period.

WORKING

Can I work while studying?  Yes.      

While Studying

  • Most student visas allow you to work for up to 40 hours every two weeks while your course is in session, and unrestricted hours during any scheduled course break, but before you undertake any paid work you need to make sure your visa allows you to work. Find out more at the Department of Home Affairs (opens in a new window)
  • Average income is 20 - 30 dollars per hour.

After Studying

  • There is a visa process that allows some pos-graduate students to stay on for 18 months to obtain work experience.  After this period, there is another process that you can begin providing you meet the requirements.  Go to the official Australian Government site explaining the visa process.

Areas with strongest job growth over the next 5 years.

  • Health Care and Social Assistance
  • Construction
  • Education and Training
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services