Australia Scholarships and Financial Aid

CAN I STUDY FOR FREE IN AUSTRALIA? IF NOT WHAT IS THE COST OF STUDYING IN AUSTRALIA?

If you are an international student, then you might be quite aware of the expenses required to study abroad. The tuition costs are very high for international students compared to domestic students. Currently, Australia is the third most favorite study abroad destination in the world. Being one of the popular study abroad destinations, Australia has high tuition costs which most international students find expensive to apply. So, there are two options for studying free in Australia; one is to apply for fully paid scholarships or others which financially contribute to your fees. The other option is to apply to universities with lower or affordable tuition costs. There are other options like working part-time and internships but these can just cover up your daily necessities and living costs to some extent, and not the big amounts of tuition fees. So, yes there are some universities in Australia that offer courses at affordable and cheap tuition costs. Such universities have been listed below: -

 

 

Affordable universities in Australia: -

- Flinders University

- University of Wollongong

- Murdoch University

- Victoria University

- Charles Sturt University Study Centres

- Western Sydney University

- University of New England

- University of Divinity

- University of Southern Queensland

- University of Sunshine Coast

- Charles Darwin University

- Southern Cross University

 

Please note that these universities offer affordable tuition costs compared to other universities in Australia which would also reduce your overall expenses required for abroad studies.

 

Scholarships

Another great option to study with less or no tuition costs is getting your study course fully funded. This can be obtained through scholarships and financial aid received from different universities and organizations. Thanks to these various scholarship options available to help international students reduce their financial burdens.

 

Scholarships from the Australian Government

- Australia Awards Scholarships

- The destination Australia Program

- Australian National University (ANU) Scholarship

 

Scholarships from Australian Universities and Other Organizations

- Australia APEC Women in Research Fellowship program

- Endeavour Postgraduate Leadership Awards

- University of Melbourne Scholarships

- University of Sydney Scholarships

- International postgraduate coursework award

- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Scholarships

- International Student Scholarship

- QUT Postgraduate Research Award

- QUT Women’s Re-entry Scholarship

 

Points to remember while applying for an Australian Scholarship

- The application process differs for each scholarship and majorly depends on which scholarship you choose. Sometimes you might have to apply for a university while going through a scholarship application, so basically both of your applications can be the same.

- Most of the scholarships are granted based on your previous academics and merit. So, you would be asked for detailed information on your prior education, scores in specific departments, extracurricular activities, etc. Also, English language requirements are an essential part while selecting students for scholarships.

- Sometimes these scholarships are only for international students from specific countries, so you need to provide a passport (and birth certificate) to prove your nationality

- You must start your research early and choose your scholarship well in advance. Because there is a lot of documentation involved while applying, so you need a good amount of time to arrange all the documents.

- You would also have to apply for a student visa by yourself and mention if any family member is traveling with you to Australia because the scholarship only covers funds of the student and not of his/her associates’.

 

Cost of studying in Australia

Tuition Costs

Tuition costs in Australian Universities majorly depend on the course you choose, university, and the degree level. An undergraduate bachelor’s degree course costs from $15,000 to $35,000 per year. For postgraduate or master’s degree courses, the tuition cost is around $20,000 to $42,000 per year and for doctoral courses cost in the range of $20,000 to $40,000 per year. However, the tuition costs for medical and veterinary degrees can be more expensive than the above-mentioned figures. Also, for doctoral courses many fee waiver, scholarships, and assistantship options are available.

Accommodations Costs

Most universities offer on-campus accommodation for international students which is a feasible option for which you need to plan previously and book your slot through the university. Also, the number of rooms is less so most international students have to for off-campus accommodation. Off-campus options like renting an apartment can cost around $550 - $1200/ month, shared apartments can cost around $350 - $700/month. Other accommodation options like homestay (Living with a local family) can cost you comparatively lower around $320 - $850/month. Hostels and guesthouses can cost around $90 - $150/ week.

Food and other expenses

Groceries and other food requirements are available at supermarkets which would cost around $360 - $740 per month. A meal in an inexpensive restaurant can cost $13. Other expenses like electricity and gas cost $10 - $20/week, phone bills, and internet costs $15 - $30/week, movie ticket and other entertainment cost $80 - $150/week, car costs after purchase costs around $150 - $260 / week. Books and other study material can cost around $350 - $750 per year. Public transport passes for students costs between $22 - $50/month and varies with the city you live in. You can also rent a bicycle to save money which costs $30/ day. Health insurance is necessary for students living in a new country. This may roughly cost around $365 for a year.

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