Fees for Semester & Year Abroad
(Tuition, Housing, Medical Insurance and Other Costs) |
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Please use the link to the currency converter below to determine your tuition fees in US$ or any other currency. Whilst universities can raise tuition fees, usually fee increases would be quite small. You may check the individual university profile pages for an update of prices if you wish.
Please read NOTES including details on `Other Costs' (e.g. internet usage, phones, housing application fees, etc.) by scrolling down this page. You can click here to read about the services you receive free of charge from the AEC.
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| Australian Universities |
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| Australian Catholic University |
Semester Abroad Tuition
Year Abroad Tuition
Housing Budget, allow per Semester (#1 below)
Medical Insurance per Semester |
A$
A$
A$
A$ |
6200
12400
2700-4500
185 |
| Australian National University |
Semester Abroad Tuition (#2 below)
Year Abroad Tuition
Housing Budget, allow per Semester (#1 below)
Medical Insurance per Semester |
A$
A$
A$
A$ |
9250
18500
3000-4900
185 |
| Bond University |
Semester Abroad Tuition(#3 below)
Year Abroad Tuition (2 semesters)(#3 below)
Year Abroad Tuition (3 semesters)(#3 below)
Housing Budget, allow per Semester (#1 below)
Medical Insurance per Semester |
A$
A$
A$
A$
A$ |
11960
23920
34980
3000-5800)
155 |
| Charles Darwin University |
Semester Abroad Tuition
Year Abroad Tuition
Housing Budget, allow per Semester (#4 below)
Medical Insurance per Semester |
A$
A$
A$
A$ |
7000
14000 xxx
2800-3400
185 |
| Charles Stuart University |
Semester Abroad Tuition
Year Abroad Tuition
Housing Budget, allow per Semester
Medical Insurance per Semester |
A$
A$
A$
A$ |
7496
14992
2500-4000
185 |
| Curtin University |
Semester Abroad Tuition
Year Abroad Tuition
Housing Budget, allow per Semester
Medical Insurance per Semester |
A$
A$
A$
A$ |
9600
19200
3000-4300
190 |
| Deakin University |
Semester Abroad Tuition
Year Abroad Tuition
Housing Budget, allow per Semester
Medical Insurance per Semester |
A$
A$
A$
A$ |
8500
17000
3000-4800
185 |
| Edith Cowan University |
Semester Abroad Tuition
Year Abroad Tuition
Housing Budget, allow per Semester (#1 below)
Medical Insurance per Semester |
A$
A$
A$
A$ |
8000
16000
3000-4500
175 |
| Griffith University |
Semester Abroad Tuition
Year Abroad Tuition
Housing Budget, allow per Semester
Medical Insurance per Semester (#1 below)
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A$
A$
A$
A$ |
8280
16560
3000-6000
185 |
| James Cook University |
Semester Abroad Tuition
Year Abroad Tuition
Housing Budget, allow per Semester
Medical Insurance per Semester |
A$
A$
A$
A$ |
8000
16000
3200-4000
178 |
| LatrobeUniversity |
Semester Abroad Tuition
Year Abroad Tuition
Housing Budget, allow per Semester (#1 below)
Medical Insurance per Semester |
A$
A$
A$
A$ |
7750
15500
3000-4800
182 |
| Macquarie University |
Semester Abroad Tuition
Year Abroad Tuition
Housing Budget, allow per Semester
Medical Insurance per Semester |
A$
A$
A$
A$ |
9116
18232
4000-4400
190 |
| RMIT University |
Semester Abroad Tuition
Year Abroad Tuition
Housing Budget, allow per Semester (#1 below)
Medical Insurance per Semester |
A$
A$
A$
A$ |
8300
16600
4800
177 |
| Southern Cross University |
Semester Abroad Tuition
Year Abroad Tuition
Housing Budget, allow per Semester
Medical Insurance per Semester |
A$
A$
A$
A$ |
TO COME
TO COME
TO COME
TO COME |
| University of the Sunshine Coast |
Semester Abroad Tuition
Year Abroad Tuition
Housing Budget, allow per Semester
Medical Insurance per Semester |
A$
A$
A$
A$ |
7700
15400
3000-4500
187 |
| University of Ballarat |
Semester Abroad Tuition
Year Abroad Tuition
Housing Budget, allow per Semester (#4 above)
Medical Insurance per Semester |
A$
A$
A$
A$ |
7000
14000
2500
175 |
| University of Canberra |
Semester Abroad Tuition
Year Abroad Tuition
Housing Budget, allow per Semester
Medical Insurance per Semester (#1 below)
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A$
A$
A$
A$ |
8000
16000
2600-4600
185 |
| University of Newcastle |
Semester Abroad Tuition
Year Abroad Tuition
Housing Budget, allow per Semester (#1 below)
Medical Insurance per Semester
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A$
A$
A$
A$ |
7000
14000
2700-4900
186 |
| University of South Australia |
Semester Abroad Tuition
Year Abroad Tuition
Housing Budget, allow per Semester (#1 below)
Medical Insurance per Semester
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A$
A$
A$
A$ |
7500
15000
3000-4500
175 |
| University of Sydney |
Semester Abroad Tuition
Year Abroad Tuition
Housing Budget, allow per Semester (#1 below)
Medical Insurance per Semester |
A$
A$
A$
A$ |
10272
20544
4000-5900
185 |
| University of Tasmania |
Semester Abroad Tuition
Year Abroad Tuition
Housing Budget, allow per Semester (#1 below)
Medical Insurance per Semester |
A$
A$
A$
A$ |
6200
12400
2800-5800
185 |
| University of Technology, Sydney |
Semester Abroad Tuition
Year Abroad Tuition
Housing Budget, allow per Semester (#1 below)
Medical Insurance per Semester
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A$
A$
A$
A$ |
8250
16500
3400-5000
185 |
| The University of Western Australia |
Semester Abroad Tuition
Year Abroad Tuition
Housing Budget, allow per Semester (#1 below)
Medical Insurance per Semester
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A$
A$
A$
A$ |
9500
19000
4900
188 |
| University of Western Sydney |
Semester Abroad Tuition (#5 below)
Year Abroad Tuition (#5 below)
Housing Budget, allow per Semester
Medical Insurance per Semester
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A$
A$
A$
A$ |
7400-8500
14800-17000
2800-4400
175 |
University of Wollongong |
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Semester Abroad Tuition
Year Abroad Tuition
Housing Budget, allow per Semester
Medical Insurance per Semester
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A$
A$
A$
A$ |
7750
15500
3000-4900
185 |
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| New Zealand Universities |
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| University of Auckland, New Zealand |
Semester Abroad Tuition
Year Abroad Tuition
Housing Budget, allow per Semester
Medical Insurance per Semester |
NZ$
NZ$
NZ$
NZ$ |
10700
21400
4300-5800
222 |
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NOTES
#1 Depending on the option chosen, some meals may be included in the higher price' reflected in the housing budget, where there is a range listed. If you choose an option which does not include a meal option, be prepared to pay $800-1500 towards one semester's catered meals.
#2 At the ANU, you are able to apply for a study semester or a study semester with an internship component. The cost for sthe study semester with the internship component will be the same as the normal study semester.
#3 Bond University runs a year long program. Therefore, semesters begin in January, May and September.
#4 The fees listed here are the minimum you'd need to pay.
#5 The tuition cost depends on whether a student takes a minimum of 3 or a maximum of 4 classes for the semester.
Tuition Fee Data has been compiled in August 2008 The AEC Program offers students direct enrolment. Students pay the university's tuition fee. You may check the university web site to receive an update on university fees. Usually however, if a university increases fees, it is by a small margin.
Services you receive from the AEC free of charge are listed HERE Information on why you should use AEC Direct Enrolment Service is listed HERE
Calculating fees into US or other currencies: Calculate any fees listed in this document into local currency or US$ by using the Currency Converter at the top of this page.
Visa Fee
FOR AUSTRALIA: All students with US and Canadian passports from North America undertaking study abroad will pay a visa fee of A$ 450.
FOR NEW ZEALAND: Students holding US passports currently do not pay a student visa fee if applying for the visa whilst in the USA. Students holding Canadian passports will pay C$170 locally within Canada to the NZ Embassy/High Commission.
Books Allow for A$ or NZ$ 350 for books per semester.
Housing and Meals AEC has listed a Housing Budget against each university's information above. Where the budget could include a meal plan, do not assume this price would cover all meals. For general information about housing, click here. You may require to have additional funds of approximately $500-1500 to cover self catered meals.
Specialist Subject Charges: Some science, engineering, lab and specialist classes can incur additional surcharges.
Additional Spending Money Suggest students allow $1500-$2000 for additional money.
Housing Application Fees and Refundable Deposits: Most housing whether on campus or off campus will have small housing application fees ranging from $25-100. Additionally, housing providers (whether on campus or off campus) do request refundable housing deposits of A$ or NZ$ 200-700. These will be refundable deposits as long as students leave their rooms/housing premises in a clean and tidy manner and meet the obligations of the housing contracts. The AEC will provide you with advice on all the housing options available through the university and beyond.
Telephone/Internet Connection/Linen Packs etc: Many housing providers do include internet and phone connections and you need to pay the charges for usage. Some provide free usage of the internet. Some housing providers give out linen pack for a fee. It is important you check the university's web site.
International and Domestic Travel (allow for US$1300-1900):: Note that airfares, including group airfares are higher now than ever before due to the cost of fuel and surcharges for security at airports.
The AEC undertakes considerable research to provide you with information on all the options available to you - from housing to airfares and beyond. We realize that you may be a student that does not fall within the `one size fits all' package. |