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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 Exchange.

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.

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.

Tuition Fees

As an Exchange student you will continue to pay tuition fees to your home institution for the duration of your exchange.

Overseas Student Health Cover (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 ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ 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 ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ offer. If you are applying through a partner institution, or have an official sponsorship recognised by ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ, 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.

Explore our subject offerings and get help understanding key ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ terms, including study periods, attendance modes, credit points and more.

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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.

Postgraduate entry requirements

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

English language entry requirements

Students whose native language is not English must generally demonstrate their proficiency by achieving a score in a test such as Academic IELTS, TOEFL or Pearson (PTE Academic). Other English language tests may be accepted as proof of English language proficiency.

View the full overview of entry requirement details.