| The cost of living in Australia and New Zealand varies according to location and if you choose to live on or off campus. It costs more to live in large cities like Sydney and Melbourne than it does in more regional areas. Generally, the costs of living are on par with living costs in the U.S. or Canada. It is recommended you allow $15,000 – $20,000 USD/CAD per year for living costs such as rent, food, local transportation, utilities, and personal necessities. You should also plan for additional expenses such as clothing, personal travel, and entertainment.
**COSTS TO STUDY IN AUSTRALIA OR NEW ZEALAND TUITION FEES Tuition fees vary depending on the degree program, and the chosen university. The following should be used only as a guide. You will find more specific tuition figures in the search results when you search for degrees in our Degree Finder.
Degree | Annual Tuition (USD/CAD)
| | Bachelor of Arts or Business | $11,000 - 17,500 | | Bachelor of Science or Engineering | $11,500 - 23,000 | | Bachelor of Vet Science | $19,000 – 40,000 | | Law Degree | $17,500 - 36,000 | | Master of Arts | $13,000 – 27,000 | | Master of Science | $16,000 - 25,000 | | Medical Degree | $35,000 – 50,000 | | MBA | $17,000 – 50,000 | | Graduate Diploma of Education | $12,000 – 26,000 | | PhD | $2,500 – 25,000 | OTHER COST CONSIDERATIONS
| EXPENSE | USD/CAD | | Roundtrip Air Fare (est.) | $2000 | | Student Visa – Australia | $450-$515 | | Student Visa – New Zealand | $0/$170 | | Health Insurance (mandatory) | $350 | | Books (est.) | $500 | **Information on costs to study in the U.K. coming soon! WORK WHILE YOU STUDY As part of your student visa, you are allowed to work in Australia and New Zealand while you study; however you will not be able to start working until your semester has commenced. Students undertaking an award program are allowed to work 20 hours per week during semesters and full-time during semester breaks. In New Zealand, a student must be enrolled in a program of two years or longer to be eligible for a work permit. QUICK LINKS:  
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