Cost of Studying in Australia for Indian Students
                     Cost of Studying in Australia for Indian 
Students
Introduction
Studying in Australia can be a great experience for Indian students. However, it is important 
to plan your study program carefully and get all the information regarding the cost of study in
Australia and other expenses so that you don't have to worry about money while studying or 
living in Australia.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees vary by degree and university, with some charging up to $10,000 per year. The 
more courses you take, the higher your tuition fee will be.
Tuition fees can be paid in multiple ways:
● Per semester (inclusive of semester 1) or per year
Travel and Transport
To study in Australia, you’ll need to buy a flight ticket and arrange for transport from your 
home country. You can do this through an agent or directly with the airline—it depends on 
how long you intend to stay and what type of visa is required.
If possible, it's best to book your flights at least six months in advance. This way, if there are 
any unexpected changes (like severe weather) that could impact travel plans, they can be 
dealt with quickly and easily.
Visa and OSHC
OSHC is a compulsory insurance policy that covers the student's medical expenses in 
Australia, including hospitalization and repatriation. It is mandatory for all international 
students in Australia and can be paid by the student or their sponsor.
OSHC can be paid for by the student or their sponsor
Accommodation and Food
The cost of accommodation in Australia is relatively cheap compared to other countries. The 
average price for an apartment is around $250 per week, while a double room will cost you 
around $150-$170 per night. However, if you plan on staying in hostels or couchsurfing, then
this will be much cheaper than renting an apartment.
Food can be another thing that has an impact on your budget if it’s not planned well enough 
or prepared properly. In general speaking though, there are plenty of options available from 
supermarkets and convenience stores where customers can buy ready-made meals at 
affordable prices (approximation: AUD$10-15). It’s also possible to cook food yourself with 
whatever ingredients are available at home but we recommend against this option because 
not only is it unsafe but also very expensive!
Social Life
Social life is an important part of the Australian experience. You will make friends from 
around the world and have a great time with them. They can be your study mates, or they 
can be people you meet through extracurricular activities like clubbing or sports.
You can also make new friends by joining groups such as Toastmasters, which helps 
improve your public speaking skills and allows you to network with professionals in different 
industries.
Books and Materials
Books and materials are the most expensive part of studying in Australia. While you can go 
through the process without buying any books, it will be difficult to complete your course 
successfully without any study material.
The cost of books depends on what subjects you want to study and how many subjects you 
want to learn. For example, suppose a student wants only one subject (e.g., English). In that 
case, he/she can get sufficient information from free online tutorials or articles that would 
help him/her understand the concepts better than traditional methods such as reading 
textbooks or listening lessons on YouTube videos which are usually provided free by 
universities themselves. However, if someone wants more than one subject at once then 
there may be some additional expenses involved such as buying entire textbook sets for 
each subject separately instead of just individual chapters from these books as well as 
paying extra money because they need special software programs which work specifically 
with those particular textbooks' contents while other software packages might not work well 
due their incompatibility with certain electronic devices used by students during classes like 
laptops/mobile phones etc..
Other Costs
● Cost of Other Activities:
Did you know that you can also spend money on other things? Some students find it difficult 
to budget for activities while they're studying in Australia, but there are ways to make sure 
your finances don't get stretched too thin. Here are some tips on how to keep costs down 
when you’re studying abroad:
● Social Events: If you want to go out with friends or family members, make sure that 
the cost is reasonable (and consider whether or not it's worth spending so much 
money). This may be something that is only available once every few months or so; 
otherwise, try asking around if anyone has any spare tickets lying around 
somewhere!
● Living Expenses: You may have heard about how expensive living in Australia is 
compared with other countries—but there are ways around this: living cheaply off 
campus instead (see below).
For your specific program, please contact your 
preferred institute in Australia.
Tuition fees vary by institution, course and location. For instance, an international student at 
the University of New South Wales (UNSW) will pay $13,000 AUD per year for 
undergraduate courses in Sydney, while a student at the University of Sydney pays $18,000 
AUD per year.
Travel costs also vary depending on where you travel to study in Australia — some locations
may have cheaper transport options than others; however, keep in mind that some areas 
may have higher costs due to their popularity with tourists or because they're close to 
attractions such as beaches or mountains! Visas are another expense that can add up 
quickly if you plan on travelling outside your home country during your stay abroad. The cost
varies based on which visa type you require — there are different types available depending 
on whether or not your spouse lives outside Australia too - but all start at about US$500-
$1k+ each year (depending upon what kind of family reunion visa). OSHCs are also 
expensive when compared against other overseas educational opportunities due primarily 
because these programs' curricula tend towards highly specialized subjects such as 
medicine etcetera.
Conclusion
Studying in Australia is a great option for students who want to pursue their higher 
education. With over 20 universities and colleges as well as vocational schools, there are 
many opportunities for foreign students that are unique to this country.