Provider and course
Confirm the provider is registered and the qualification supports your academic plan.
Destination guide
Study in Australia
Australia combines universities, vocational providers and English-language pathways across major and regional student cities. Compare the qualification, provider, location, total budget and visa conditions before committing.
Before you shortlist
Before you choose a course
Compare the course, provider, city and full budget together, then confirm the details in your offer and current visa guidance.
Financial capacity
Use the current Home Affairs evidence amounts as a threshold, not as a complete personal budget.
Work condition
Eligible student visa holders can generally work up to 48 hours per fortnight while study is in session.
Health cover
Overseas Student Health Cover is normally required for the period of the student visa.
Study options
Find your study pathway
Course names alone are not enough. Compare qualification level, duration, assessment, progression and professional relevance.
English language
ELICOS programs for language development or preparation before a principal course.
Vocational education
Certificates and diplomas focused on practical and employment-related skills.
Bachelor degrees
Undergraduate study through universities and other registered higher-education providers.
Postgraduate study
Graduate certificates, diplomas, coursework masters and research degrees.
Application pathway
Your application, step by step
Requirements differ by institution and personal circumstances. Keep every decision traceable and every document consistent.
View student visa guidanceProfile and course review
Check academic history, subject fit, entry criteria and realistic progression.
Provider shortlist
Compare recognition, location, tuition, intakes and the support offered to international students.
Admission application
Prepare accurate academic, identity and English-language evidence for the institution.
Offer and payment review
Read every condition, deadline, refund term and deposit requirement before paying.
Visa preparation
Organise funds, health, identity and study-purpose evidence around the official checklist.
Pre-departure plan
Arrange housing, insurance, travel, arrival documents and the first weeks of living costs.
Costs and funding
Plan your study budget
Use current official and provider figures before paying. Exchange rates, tuition and immigration charges can change.
Tuition
Use the current provider offer and published fee schedule; laboratory and clinical courses can cost more.
Living costs
Budget by city and housing type rather than relying only on the visa financial-capacity amount.
Health and visa
Add OSHC, the current visa charge, medicals and biometrics where required.
Arrival setup
Allow for flights, rental bond, advance rent, temporary accommodation and basic household items.
Australian Government figures reviewed 23 July 2026. Figures are guidance, not a guarantee of admission or visa approval.
Work and everyday budget
Work and living costs
Employment is never a substitute for the funds required to study. These figures help you compare local pay rules with common recurring costs.
Hourly baselineAUD 26.44 / hourNational minimum, age 21+
Student work limit48 hours / fortnightAlways check the visa conditions
Gross illustrationAbout AUD 634 gross / weekBefore tax and deductions
Typical living-cost guideLocal currency
Shared housingAUD 250–500+ / week
Managed student housingAUD 350–700+ / week
GroceriesAUD 100–180 / week
Public transportAUD 30–70 / week
Phone and utilitiesAUD 35–80 / week
Personal spendingAUD 60–150+ / week
Living and studying
Before you travel
Work conditions
Eligible student visa holders can generally work up to 48 hours per fortnight during teaching periods and unlimited hours during scheduled course breaks.
Health and insurance
Overseas Student Health Cover is generally required from arrival and throughout the student visa period.
City choice
Sydney and Melbourne often have higher housing costs; compare commute, rent and provider location before choosing.
Arrival planning
Keep accessible copies of your offer, visa, funds, address, insurance and provider contacts.
Official references
Check the source before you make a decision.
Rules can change. These links are the official starting points used to review this guide.