I. Cost of Living in Australian States
The living expenses of Australian students are related to their geographical location and their own consumption habits.
1. New South Wales
The state is rich in educational resources, with a high degree of modernization and a prosperous economy, with the largest number of universities, including dozens of universities such as the University of New South Wales, the University of Sydney, the University of Technology Sydney and Macquarie University. Sydney is the capital of the state and attracts many students every year. Because it is relatively developed, the price is high, and the annual living expenses are around 18000 Australian dollars.
2. Victoria
There are various arts and sports activities in Victoria, and there are many high-quality universities, such as Melbourne University and Monash University. Melbourne is the capital of the state, and the living expenses range from 1.5 to 1.8 million Australian dollars a year.
3. Queensland
Queensland is a famous resort and tourist destination, Brisbane is the capital of the state, and the University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology and Griffith University are all located in the state. Compared with the above two States, the price level in the state is low, about 1.2- 1.5 million Australian dollars per year.
4. Western Australia
Rich in mineral resources, the University of Western Australia is located in the state, and the annual living expenses are around10.6 million Australian dollars.
5. South Australia
It is the third largest state in Australia with low cost of living, including the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia. Living expenses for one year 1.2- 1.5 million Australian dollars.
6. Other countries
In addition, there are Tasmania, the Capital Region and the Northern Territory, all of which are relatively remote areas with low prices and low living costs, which are less than 1 10,000 Australian dollars per year.
Second, ways to save money by studying in Australia
1. About food: If you live in a convex and concave place, and if you are a student studying abroad who can cook by yourself, congratulations, you have saved more than half of the expenses compared with your classmates who eat outside. It's more affordable to go to the local market to buy ingredients than the supermarket. Many markets also have their own cheapest sales time, such as Victoria Market in Melbourne. Every Saturday afternoon is the cheapest time, and you can buy a week's ingredients on this day.
Students who can't cook don't have to worry. Eating out is also a way to save money. In major Australian cities, Asian restaurants are not only very common, but also relatively cheap. In some restaurants, you can spend 5 yuan money to eat a Chinese jiaozi. If you want to change your taste, there are also many cheap chain restaurants, such as Hungry Jacks, Go Sushi, Pie Face and so on.
2. About accommodation: Accommodation has always been a big expense for international students. The premise of saving money by renting a house is to find a reliable roommate to share the accommodation expenses. Renting houses in convex and concave areas is usually selected according to geographical location, which is generally divided into three categories: urban areas, near-urban areas and suburbs. The farther away from the city center, the lower the rent, but the higher the transportation fee. Considering the surrounding facilities and traffic conditions, the most cost-effective choice should be close to the urban area and suburbs.
3. About the itinerary: If you are an undergraduate studying in convex and concave areas, you can enjoy half of the transportation expenses if you get Myki, but the party studying in convex and concave areas may have to pay all the transportation expenses. In addition to daily travel, the annual round-trip air tickets for international students at home and abroad are also a major expense for transportation expenses.
Third, the advantages of studying in Australia
1. is becoming more and more popular
Australia is currently the third most popular destination for international students in the English-speaking world, second only to the United States and Britain. Many international students choose to study there because of its diverse cultures, friendly locals and high education quality.
2. International recognition
Australia's education system enjoys a good reputation in the world, so graduates from Australian schools are very popular. In order to maintain a high standard of education related to the country, the government has strictly managed this system.
3. Living expenses
The standard of living in Australia is the highest in the world. Living expenses and tuition fees in Australia are much lower than those in the United States and Britain. International students can work part-time during their studies to offset their living expenses. It is also possible to get a scholarship, which will help reduce the learning cost of international students.
4. Diversified education
Australian institutions offer a variety of courses and degrees, so international students can easily find their own schools and fields. The first decision that international students have to make when choosing a degree course is which school best meets their needs and interests. Students can choose between universities, vocational education and English training. If necessary, students can easily switch from one qualification level to another.