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Brisbane

Queensland

This is an up and coming student city, and it is also well known for its friendliness. Brisbane offers a mix for students seeking a balance between urban and outdoor lifestyles. Despite being a young student city, it has an international student population of over 100 thousand.

Brisbane
#3Australia’s Student City
9Universities
#5Most Affordable Student City

Monthly Living Costs in Brisbane

Average Total Living Cost
AUD $2,779

Accommodation
AUD $800 - $2,500
Groceries
AUD $560 - $1,200
Transportation
AUD $200 - $650
Utilities
AUD $170 - $210
Entertainment
~ AUD $150
Books & Supplies
AUD $50 - $120

Estimates subject to accommodation type and lifestyle

Average Tuition Fee / Year in Brisbane


Pre-U / Foundation
AUD $25,000 - $31,000
Undergraduate Degree
AUD $33,500 - $48,000
Postgraduate Degree
AUD $37,500 - $48,000

Subject to university and course

More About Queensland

Quick Facts

  • 12 Universities
  • 93k+ International Student

Postgraduate Study

Queensland actively promotes PhD and research work, with the government investing $180 million over 4 years through the Advance Queensland program to generate knowledge-based jobs.

The state's universities offer endless opportunities for post-graduate research in a wide range of disciplines, from marine studies on the Great Barrier Reef to immunological innovations undertaken in laboratories across Brisbane. Students are welcome to live and study with renowned academics, innovative industries and talented peers.

Key Industry

Key industries include agriculture & foresty, mining, energy, tourism, sport, logistics & many more.

Post-study Work Opportunity

Queensland offers numerous advantages for international students and migrants, including a safe and stable environment and a strong economy. The state's growth market include tourism, agriculture, resources, construction, education plus an emerging research and bio-industries sector.

Accommodation

The cost of accommodation in Queensland is relatively affordable compared with other states in Australia. In general, international students live in either home-stay accommodation with an Australian family or rental accommodation with other students. Student accommodation is available at some education institutions.

Lifestyle

At Queensland, more people live in areas outside of Brisbane than within the city. Lifestyle differs based on which location you're at. Depending on what lifestyle you prefer, you can live in the major city, a beach town, or the outback, each with its distinct environments.

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