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Fees/Planning your budget

The undergraduate Study Abroad tuition fee for 2012 is AUD $8,700 per teaching period (semester) and AUD$17,400 per year, the postgraduate Study Abroad tuition fee for 2012 is AUD $9,500 per teaching period (semester) and AUD$19,000 per year.

Other costs that Study Abroad students should be aware of include:

  • Overseas Student Health Cover (Belgian, Norwegian and Swedish students do not need to pay for this)

  • Voluntary Student Association Fees

  • Books and supplies - can cost at least AUD$350-$450 per teaching period (semester)

  • Field Trips – costs for these will vary by subject. Contact the relevant Faculty/School for details.

  • Accommodation - Approx AUD$3200-4000 per teaching period (semester)

Financial Aid

Although JCU does not offer financial assistance or scholarships to Study Abroad students, students from the United States may be able to use their Federal financial aid (FAFSA) for Study Abroad at JCU.

Students from other countries may also be eligible to take their provincial or state financial aid abroad. Please check with your study abroad agent/representative for additional financial aid options that may be available to you for studying abroad.

Living costs

The cost of living in Townsville and Cairns is generally lower than for capital cities. On-campus accommodation is available in Townsville, however, many students choose to live off-campus and share accommodation. Below is a table of estimated costs for food, rent, travel and extras during your stay in Australia. All costs are listed in Australian Dollars (AUD) and are subject to change.

Approximate living costs

Townsville/Cairns

Brisbane

Sydney/Melbourne

Singapore

Rent (share only, based on three people sharing an apartment or house)

$100 - $130

$130 - $150

$150 - $180

$90 - $110

Food

$70

$70

$100

$65

Electricity

$20

$30

$30

$20

Transport/Travel

$25 - $30

$25 - $30

$40 - $50

$40

Miscellaneous

$60

$70

$85

$85

TOTAL PER WEEK

$275 - $310

$325 - $350

$405 - $445

$300 - $320

TOTAL PER YEAR

$14,300 - $16,120

$16,900 - $18,200

$21,060 - $23,140

$15,600 - $16,440

On-campus accommodation is available to students in Townsville. This includes full board with all meals included for $250 - $280 per week. See JCU Accommodation Services for more information. Self-catering on-campus accommodation is available from $150 per week.