Financial Capacity is one of the requirements to be granted a student visa. Student need to show a certain amount to the Department and that this fund is accessible during your study.

How much money you need to show to the Department?

1. Annual tuition fees.
2. Annual living cost
3. .A return ticket equivalent.

The total amount need to be shown is 1+2+3

A simple calculation to help you understand : Jay is going to study Bachelor of Business with annual tuition fees $25,000.00, annual living cost set by Department for single application is
$21,041.00, and 1 return ticket from Jay’s home country to Australia is $2,000. So in total, Jay needs to show : $25,000 + $21,041 +$2,000 = $48,041 We hope that this information can be useful for you who is planning to study in Australia. The amount can be dierent if you are bringing your spouses, children, depends on the University fees as well.

Annual Living Cost update 23/10/2019

Annual living costs amounts for students, guardians and accompanying
family members - 23/10/2019

On 23 October 2019, the annual living costs amounts for students, guardians
and accompanying family members was updated in line with Consumer Price
Index (CPI) increases to mitigate the risk of visa holders falling into financial
hardship during their stay in Australia.

Many international students want to settle in Australia for good and fruitful career. Some students find it difficult to get PR because their education and occupation is not appropriate to be eligible for PR. This can be very costly mistake as it is known that Australian education is expensive for international students. Therefore international students, who want to qualify for PR after their studies, must have
required qualifications and employable in the occupations which are in high demands at Australia. Australian government releases list of high demand occupations each year. International students who have completed their course, in any of the high demand occupation areas, have a good chance of getting PR.

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1. Smile is your best make up, so smile and be friendly!
2. Join student’s association that have common interest with you.
3. Join community group outside your University scope to extend your network.
4. Host an event or student gathering in your home or picnic in the park with fellow students.
5. Get off your computer screen, get out and start meeting new people!

• Load copies of documents, photos, music to clud storage
• Save important contacts details and information in a Google Document
• Know your flight - weight restrictions, entertainment and food
• Arrange airport pick-up for when your flight arrives
• If you bring a phone, download an App so you can contact family and friends with access to WI-FI
• Add something to make your luggage identifiable
• Bring hand luggage that can be used for day trips and daily use

There are multiple options for you here in Australia Some of them namely:

• HOMESTAY :Homestay is an opportunity to live with an Australian family and experience. Australian culture by participating in the daily routine of the host family’s life. Host families assist students to adapt to their new environment.

• Independent Rentals:If you are looking to sign a contract for a rental, make sure that the rental you are looking at is the best option for you. If you have friends that are studying abroad with you or you have friends in the country, you may be able to make the overall price less because of splitting the cost of the rental.

• GUARDIANSHIP:International students who are under the age of 18 are required by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection to live in a homestay or stay with a relative who is eligible to be nominated as a carer until they turn 18.

• ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION:It is ideal if you want to live with other students from the same institution and close to your place of study. These are typically
  multi-room residences where you are provided with a bedroom with a single bed, desk and chair and storage space. Bathrooms
  are commonly shared.

• OFF-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION :Purposely built for students oering supportive benefits along with the flexibility of an o-campus lifestyle. It is a fully furnished living spaces, fabulous communal areas, a safe and secure environment and a jam packed events program. Accommodation is within easy reach of major universities and colleges, public transport and entertainment facilities.