Australia is one of the favourite countries to study for most International Students. There has been a thirty per cent rise in the number of international students studying in Australia as of 2020 which has been noted by the International Educational Advisory Council.
Australia is a country that has high standards of education, higher quality of living which is a laid back lifestyle and a good multicultural community. The oceanic views and the more connected lifestyle with nature are preferred by many international students. However, the cost of studying there is an expensive affair.
But you can look beyond the expensive cities of Australia such as Sydney and Melbourne. There are other affordable places such as the Gold Coast, Hobart, Adelaide and much more.
AdelaidernAdelaide is one of the most affordable cities for students to study in and it is even ranked as the third affordable student city in Australia. It is the fifth most populous city in Australia with a clean atmosphere and is home to several beaches. Adelaide is the capital city for food and wine in Australia.
This city is the home of the world's top 1% of the universities which are The University of Adelaide, Flinders University ranked as 264rnand the University of South Australia which is ranked at 24. These rankings are based on the QS World Rankings.
rnIt is easier for the students to travel around. As this city has good public transportation facilities which are the bus, train and tram services that connect the different parts of the city. There are also independent living and other homestays available.
Gold CoastrnGold coast is an affordable city in Australia for students. There are loads of entertainment that you will never get bored of. This city has spectacular beaches and a glorious night life. This place also has different cafes, hotels and restaurants. In Spite of the entertainment this city is known for providing good education. That is why this city ranks first in affordability in Austy.
This city is home to the best universities such as Bond University. The Student Cross University and Griffith University are on the affordable side. The average tuition fee of the universities is $20,600(US). This city has lower rent costs. In Fact it is forty percent lower than cities like Sydney and Melbourne.
The tuition fee is also lesser in the public Universities. Other than Education, this is a tourist spot with several natural attractions.
BrisbanernBrisbane is the third largest city that has beautiful rivers flowing through. It is the capital of Queensland and again it is one of the most affordable cities of Australia and it has the title 'the sunshine city'. The climate here is pleasant and mild which is a subtropical climate. This city also has a range of entertainment places.
This city has some amazing universities with a top class education system at a very affordable tuition fee. The best universities in this city for international students are Griffith University, University of Queensland, James Cook University, Brisbane and Queensland University of technology. The average tuition fee in the public universities is US$25,600.
This city has good connections of public transports and has added cycle paths. Students can live on campus or off campus. But most of the students live in the inner Suburbs or around it.
HobartrnThis is the second oldest city in Australia and is the capital of Tasmania. This is the cheapest and the most affordable city for international students. This city is not as happening as the other cities in Australia. It has a very laid back lifestyle which gives you more opportunities to focus and study.
This city is the home to one of the top ten universities in Australia which is the University of Tasmania. This university has many international students and you can gain a good experience by learning, interacting with people from different cultures and countries. One in five students in Hobart is an international student.
The public transportation here is not as good as the other cities. Students live in shared apartments near the universities. The people here are very friendly and welcoming. The city also has some beautiful scenic views.
WollongongrnWollongong is a city that has two advantages being affordable at the same time being closer to the much more expensive cities like Sydney. This is a great option for students who want to have an affordable life but also travel to other cities. This city is the most lively yet smallest city in Australia.
rnThis city might be small but again it is the home to one of the top universities in Australia which is the University of Wollongong. Most of the Students here either walk or come by walk to the compus. The average fee in this university is AUD$26,00.
These are the top five affordable cities in Australia.