Studying in Australia: Time to draw up your budget

Dubai: If you have chosen Australia as your preferred destination for higher studies you will be anxious to know how much it is likely to cost you for the entire course.

Study costs and scholarships

The costs of studying in Australia depend on the institution and the level of study you choose. As an international student, your tuition fees are payable before you study. There may be additional costs for your course, including course materials and access to institution facilities.

The list below gives you an indication of the range of course costs for different types of qualifications:

• School — A$7,800 to A$30,000 (Dh27,158-Dh104,457)

• English language studies — Around A$300 per week depending on course length

• Vocational Education and Training (Certificates I to IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma) — A$4,000 to A$22,000 (Dh13,927-Dh76,601)

• Undergraduate Bachelor Degree — A$15,000 to A$33,000*

• Postgraduate Master’s Degree — A$20,000 to A$37,000*

• Doctoral Degree — A$14,000 to A$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.

Scholarships to study in Australia

Australia Awards

International Postgraduate Research Scholarships

Jason (joint academic scholarships online network) is a postgraduate scholarship search engine.

Scholarships in the database apply to Australian students wishing to study at home or abroad, and to international students wishing to study in Australia. You can find out more on the Jason website.

Who can apply for a scholarship?

Many scholarships are available to students of all nationalities, however all scholarships conditions are set by the institution or organisation offering the scholarship and applications have to be done directly with the scholarship provider. To find out if you are eligible you must contact the organisation offering the scholarship.

So what do international students say about studying and living in Australia

In 2012, the Australian government conducted a survey of international students to obtain information about their experience in Australia. The key findings of the survey included:

• 87 per cent of international student respondents are ‘satisfied’ or ‘very satisfied’ with their overall experience in Australia.

• 86 per cent of international student respondents are ‘satisfied’ or ‘very satisfied’ with their study experience in Australia.

• 88 per cent of international student respondents are ‘satisfied’ or ‘very satisfied’ with living in Australia.