Cost of study vary in Australia, from AUD $ 6000 to AUD $ 7000 for a six-month graduate certificate course to over AUD $ 30000 per annum for a higher degree. Cost of study for undergraduate degrees in Australia is between AUD $ 15000 and AUS $ 30000 per annum, and cost of study for a postgraduate degree in Australia is between AUD $ 17000 and AUD $ 37000. In vocational education and training, costs vary from AUD $ 3000 to AUD $ 5000 for a 20-week certificate course to over AUD $ 12000 per annum.
International students have to have a OSHC (oversea student’s health cover). It is obtained from the education provider or directly from the authorized Australian medical body. It covers visit to the doctor, some hospital treatment, ambulance cover and some medicines.
The cost of OSHC varies, depends on the type of cover. The cost of minimum cover is $437 for 12 months single’s cover, $1222 for 12 months couple’s cover, $1744 for 12 months single-parents cover and $2022 family cover.
According to Study in Australia, the official government site for international students, typical annual tuition fees for international students are:
- Bachelor’s degree – AU$15,000 (US$11,750) to AU$33,000 (US$25,800);
- Master’s degree – AU$20,000 (US$15,650) to $37,000 (US$28,900);
- Doctoral degree – AU$14,000 (US$10,950) to $37,000 (US$28,900).
