Australia · Cost
Cost of studying in Australia, in rupees and dollars
Figures last reviewed on 1 November 2026. Fees and exchange rates change, so treat these as planning figures.
Tuition, living costs by city and the first-year total, in plain numbers. Work out your own total with the calculator below.
Fees
What you pay the college and the government
Tuition depends on the course and college. Health cover and the visa fee are on top.
Bachelor's degree
A$30,000–A$50,000 a year
₹20–33 lakh (US$21,000–35,000)
Most business, IT and arts courses sit in the middle.
Master's degree
A$32,000–A$54,000 a year
₹21–36 lakh (US$22,400–37,800)
Many master's courses take 1.5 to 2 years.
Health cover (OSHC)
about A$750 a year
₹0.5 lakh (US$530)
Bought before you apply. Price depends on insurer and course length.
Student visa fee
A$2,500
₹1.7 lakh (US$1,700)
One-time, paid when you lodge.
Living costs
Monthly cost by city
Tap a city to see where the money goes.
Sydney
Per month
A$2,630
₹1.76 lakh (US$1,840)
A$31,560 a year: ₹21.1 lakh (US$22,100)
Sydney
- Shared room A$1,350
- Food A$650
- Daily spending A$300
- Transport A$180
- Phone, internet, bills A$150
Melbourne
Per month
A$2,400
₹1.61 lakh (US$1,680)
A$28,800 a year: ₹19.3 lakh (US$20,200)
Melbourne
- Shared room A$1,150
- Food A$650
- Daily spending A$300
- Transport A$150
- Phone, internet, bills A$150
Brisbane and Perth
Per month
A$2,350
₹1.57 lakh (US$1,650)
A$28,200 a year: ₹18.9 lakh (US$19,700)
Brisbane and Perth
- Shared room A$1,100
- Food A$650
- Daily spending A$300
- Transport A$150
- Phone, internet, bills A$150
Adelaide
Per month
A$2,170
₹1.45 lakh (US$1,520)
A$26,040 a year: ₹17.4 lakh (US$18,200)
Adelaide
- Shared room A$950
- Food A$650
- Daily spending A$300
- Transport A$120
- Phone, internet, bills A$150
Planning figures for a student sharing a room, cooking at home and spending a moderate amount. Living alone or in a studio costs more. Rates used: ₹67 and US$0.70 to the Australian dollar.
First year
Add it all up
Example: a master's in Melbourne, first year
about A$75,550
₹50.6 lakh (US$52,900)
- Tuition A$42,000
- Living costs A$28,800
- OSHC A$750
- Visa fee A$2,500
- Return flights A$1,500
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Good to know
Questions students ask about money
Is the visa funds amount enough to live on?
The visa asks you to show A$29,710 for living costs. In Sydney a shared room and moderate spending already costs about A$31,560, so plan a little above the visa figure in the big cities.
Which city is cheapest?
Adelaide is usually the cheapest of the main student cities and Sydney the dearest, mostly because of rent. Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth sit in between.
Can part-time work pay my costs?
It helps, but it cannot count towards the funds you show for the visa. You can work up to 48 hours a fortnight in term, and as many hours as you like in scheduled breaks.
How do I cut the bill?
Share a room, pick a college with a scholarship or fee discount, cook at home and choose a city with cheaper rent. Compare total cost, not just tuition.
FAQs
Study cost questions answered
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Sources
- Kompass study cost calculator figures, reviewed 1 November 2026
- Department of Home Affairs, Student visa (subclass 500): immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
- Planning rates: ₹67 and US$0.70 to the Australian dollar. Real rates move.
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