AUSTRALIA · CHAPTER 7
The real costof studying in Australia.
International tuition ranges from about AUD 30,000 to 55,000 a year. The visa requires evidence of AUD 29,710 a year for living costs plus tuition and travel. Add the AUD 2,500 visa fee and OSHC.
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- Visa fee
- AUD 2,500
- Living funds
- AUD 29,710 / year
Monthly living
| Expense | Sydney / Melbourne | Other cities |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (shared) | AUD 1,300–2,000 | AUD 900–1,400 |
| Food | AUD 450–650 | AUD 400–550 |
| Transport | AUD 120–200 | AUD 80–150 |
| Total | AUD 2,200–3,200 | AUD 1,700–2,500 |
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Yearly budget
| Item | Sydney / Melbourne | Other cities |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (master's) | AUD 35,000–55,000 | AUD 30,000–45,000 |
| Rent (shared) | AUD 14,000–22,000 | AUD 10,000–16,000 |
| Food and essentials | AUD 5,000–7,000 | AUD 4,500–6,000 |
| OSHC | AUD 600–800 a year | AUD 600–800 a year |
| Transport | AUD 1,000–2,000 | AUD 800–1,500 |
In rupees
At roughly ₹55–58 to the Australian dollar (check the current rate), a two-year master's typically costs ₹55–85 lakh including living costs before part-time earnings.
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Australian student visa financial capacity (AUD 29,710 living), tuition and travel evidence, education loans and TCS on remittances.
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