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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

Universities in Brisbane

Degree fee / yearfrom AUD $33,700
2 campuses in Brisbane
Rent / monthfrom AUD $1,300 - $1,800
Degree fee / yearfrom AUD $34,608
1 campus in Brisbane
Rent / monthfrom AUD $1,600 - $1,800
Logo of Victoria University (VU)
QS#741-750AUS#33
Degree fee / yearfrom AUD $33,400
1 campus in Brisbane
Rent / monthfrom AUD $1,600 - $1,800
Degree fee / yearfrom AUD $30,408
1 campus in Brisbane
Rent / monthfrom AUD $1,100 - $1,300
Degree fee / yearfrom AUD $26,760
1 campus in Brisbane
Rent / monthfrom AUD $1,600 - $1,800
Degree fee / yearfrom AUD $28,376
1 campus in Brisbane
Rent / monthfrom AUD $1,600 - $1,800
Degree fee / yearfrom AUD $35,040
1 campus in Brisbane
Rent / monthfrom AUD $1,600 - $1,800
QS Rank #1

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More Regional Universities Outside Brisbane

Nearby Brisbane

4 universities in 11 towns and cities in Queensland
Queensland

Universities and Distance from Brisbane

Living Cost Tier
Logo of Bond University
QS#587AUS#31
Gold Coast1 hr, 87.1 km
Bundaberg4.1 hr, 368 km
Gladstone6 hr, 545 km
Cairns7.6 hr, 650 km
Rockhampton7.3 hr, 652 km
Emerald9.5 hr, 834 km
Townsville15.0 hr, 1362 km
Mackay19 hr, 1708 km
Townsville (Bebegu Yumba)15.0 hr, 1362 km
Cairns City19 hr, 1713 km
Gold Coast1.2 hr, 103 km

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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