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Living costs

North Queensland offers a unique combination of stunning climate, pollution-free environment, multicultural population, and a significantly lower cost of living than other Australian cities. Learn more about Townsville and Cairns.

Use the and  to help estimate your cost of living in Australia and build a realistic budget for the duration of your study abroad.

Accommodation

Learn more about accommodation options in Townsville and Cairns and view the comprehensive Accommodation Guide for assistance in choosing the right housing option for you.

You can apply to live on campus via the . There are also off-campus accommodation options available.

• Trimester 1 - apply by 15 October (year prior)
• Trimester 2 - apply by 1 February
• Trimester 3 - apply by 1 June

For full academic calendars, please visit ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Important Dates.

Before applying, please consider all required expenses, including fees and costs which must be paid upon acceptance of your offer, as well as any additional expenses you may need to pay when you arrive. All upfront payments will be detailed in your Letter of Offer.

Study Abroad tuition fees

2025 tuition fees

Overseas Student Health Coverage (OSHC)

OSHC is insurance to assist international students in meeting the costs of medical and hospital care that they may need while in Australia. International students in Australia must hold OSHC for the duration of their stay in Australia, as a condition of their student visa.

An estimated OSHC premium is provided to students in their ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Letter of Offer, along with further details about how to make any adjustments to cover as required, including adding family members to your policy.

Most students are required to pay the OSHC premium upon acceptance of the ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ offer. If you are applying through a partner institution, or have an official sponsorship recognised by ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥, payment will be arranged in accordance with the relevant agreement.

Learn more about OSHC in this overview, including potential exceptions.

Field Trip Costs

Keep in mind that there may be additional costs if you choose subjects with field trip components. View more information about field trip costs and other incidental fees.

Financial Aid

Although ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ does not offer financial assistance or scholarships to Study Abroad students, students from certain countries may be eligible to use their home government funding in Australia. For example, students from the United States may be able to use their Federal Aid for Study Abroad at ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥. Federal Aid applications for study abroad programs must be assessed and processed by the home school, not by ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥.

Students from other countries should also enquire directly with their home school/study abroad agent/representative to find out if they are eligible to take their government-funded financial aid abroad.

Undergraduate entry requirements

You must have successfully completed 6 months of full-time study at a recognised higher education institution and received a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.0 out of 7.0, or minimum average results of a passing grade.

Gap Year entry requirements

You may be eligible to apply directly after high school and must provide your High School Certificate (or equivalent). These applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Postgraduate entry requirements

You must have successfully completed a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.

Postgraduate students applying for the Study Abroad program can study a maximum of two consecutive trimesters only.

English language entry requirements

Students whose native language is not English must generally demonstrate their proficiency by achieving a score in an English language test which must be undertaken at an approved testing centre.

View the full overview of entry requirement details.