Value for money
Your education is an investment into your future. Australia has
high quality courses at lower costs than the UK and the USA.
While tuition fees vary from institutions, the following is a
general guide.
- Primary school - $A5,000-$A13,000 a year
- Secondary school - $A6,000-$A13,000 a year
- Certificates I-IV
Diploma
Advanced diploma - $A5,500-$A18,000 a year
- Foundation studies - $A9,000-$A14,000 a year
- Bachelor degree - $A10,000-$A16,500 a year
- Graduate certificates
Graduate diplomas - $A9,000-$A16,000 a year
- Masters degree
Doctoral degree - $A11,000-$A18,500 a year
English language training varies according to the type of course
and institution, from $A3,500-$A15,500 per year.
Australian undergraduate degrees are often three year courses,
unlike in the US, where many degrees take four years to complete.
This means students in America must pay an extra year of tuition
fees. Similarly, an Australian PhD degree can be completed in three
years, compared with four years in the US.
Australia has a high standard of living. An average
international student spends $A360 per week on living costs
(accommodation, food, transport etc).
To find out more about fees for a specific course or
qualification, talk to your local IDP counsellor.
