Pre-departure Preparation

Australia is a great place to look for internships and training courses which will provide the student a very rewarding working experience.

Note: CQU offers 20% Scholarships for those who have 70% or above in average score of their academic result from last education provider Schools and Institutes normally would provide merit scholarships

International student may apply for a working visa while they study in Australia. International students are allowed only 20 hours a week during their study but may be allowed to work more on their school break.

As for living expenses, general expenses such as food and transportation cost may vary across Australia however in populated city areas, a proper meal usually cost around AUD $8 to $10 and above. This is because anything with a service cost more in Australia, shopping for groceries on the other hand cost a lot less. Groceries that cost AUD $30, would usually be enough to cover the whole week’s food expense depending on your diet.


 

There are many selections for a student to choose for their stay in Australia and we can provide the housing information according to your preference such as convenience, transport, or financial situation.

Some of the popular housing choices for an international student are

  • On-Campus Housing
  • Off-Campus Housing
  • Home stay
  • Boarding houses

Type of Accommodation

Cost (Per-Week)

Convenience/services included

On Campus Housing

AUD $100 -400

*depending on its’ level of service provided
  • Eased of access to school
  • More exposure to school community
  • Can be applied through school faculty
  • Usually hard to get, very competitive
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Off Campus housing

AUD $100 -400

*depending on environment and level of service provided
  • Choice of freedom in terms of location and housemates
  • Usually a cheaper choice comparing to on campus housing
  • Difficulty in finding the right one
  • Food and transportation cost
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Homestay AUD $200 - $400
  • Food and services provided
  • More exposure to Australian culture
  • Usually expensive
  • Must abide rules and regulation
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Boarding house

AUD $ 100-300
  • More exposure to school community
  • Services and food provided
  • Close to school
  • Usually hard to get, very competitive

*Students may also choose to spend their first few weeks in a student hotel while searching for their long term accommodation.

There are many cheap and affordable student accommodation provided and students are usually given discounts during the first few weeks of the semester.

It’s an requirement from the Australian government for students to have an OSHC during their studies in Australia.

This is to cover your cost of any illness you may have while you are in Australia. The cost of the insurance may vary according to the length of stay in Australia.