Qualifications | Fee (In AUD) |
School | A$7,800 to A$30,000 |
Vocational Education and Training (Certificates I to IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma) |
A$4,000 to A$22,000 |
English language studies | Approximate A$300 per week depending on course length |
Undergraduate Bachelor Degree | A$15,000 to A$33,000 |
Postgraduate Master’s Degree | A$20,000 to A$37,000 |
Doctoral Degree | A$14,000 to A$37,000 |
Accommodation Expenses
Qualifications | Fee (In AUD) |
Child | A$3,151/year |
Dependents | A$7,362/year |
Hostels and guesthouses | A$80 to A$135 a week |
Shared rentals and On-Campus Accommodation | A$70 to A$250 a week |
Homestay | A$110 to A$270 a week |
Return Air Travel | A$2,000/head |
Weekly Expenses
Qualifications | Fee (In AUD)) |
Groceries or eating out | A$80 to A$200 |
Gas and Electricity | A$60 to A$100 |
Phone and Internet | A$20 to A$50 |
Public Transport | A$10 to A$50 |
Entertainment | A$50 to A$100 |
Australian Industries offering Part-time work
There is a wide range of industries in Australia that offer part-time work opportunities including:
- Hospitality (Restaurants, bars and cafes)
- Agriculture (Farming and fruit-picking)
- Retail (Super markets and clothing stores)
- Tourism (Hotels and Motels)
- Tutoring
- Administration or Clerical roles
- Sales and Telemarketing
Ways to Find Work
Some of the best ways to find appropriate work in Australia are:
- Online job sites and Newspapers
- Through institution’s international student support staff
- Registering the details at a recruitment firm
Work Rights
Every individual working in Australia including international students on student visa or people on working holiday visa have some basic rights at work. This includes:
- A healthy and safe work environment
- A minimum wage
- Right to Challenge unfair dismissal
- Breaks and Rest Periods