Study In Brisbane - Explore Universities in Brisbane

Brisbane is a sleek, multicultural and cosmopolitan city, which is popular with both tourists and expats and is an excellent place to study as an international student. Without the brash lights of Sydney or the understated glamour of Melbourne, Brisbane is free to be itself – a laid back, community driven city.

As the third most populous city in Australia and capital of Queensland, choosing to study a degree in Brisbane is a popular option for international students from around the world. The city has a particularly large number of students from the UK, New Zealand and India.

Study in Brisbane?

Brisbane is a hub of education in Australia and is home to some of the country’s top-rated universities. You can study a degree in Brisbane at:

• University of Queensland
• Queensland University of Technology
• Griffith University
• James Cook University
• Central Queensland University
• JMC Academy
• University of the Sunshine Coast
  
   

Most undergraduate degrees in Brisbane take three years to complete, although your degree could take longer depending on the subject and mode of study.

Immigration and visas

In order to start at university in Brisbane students will need to get a student visa. The Department for Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) grants visas to students whose courses are registered and full time.

The student visa allows you to study a degree in Brisbane, as well as the freedom to work part time. It also provides access to:

• Subsidised student health cover in Australia
• Possibilities to study in Australia for longer than first planned
   

Students can apply for their Australian visas as soon as they have received Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from their university. To do this they should contact the Australian Government Office Overseas in their own country, for details on how to apply and what documents are required. This varies from country to country.

Accommodation and living costs

Most students coming to live in Brisbane will choose to live in dedicated halls of residence at first, as this will allow them to get to know the city easier and to settle into student life.

However, private accommodation is plentiful and easy to get. Some of the most popular student suburbs include:

• St Lucia
• New Farm
• West End
   

Expect to pay around AUS$140-$200 (£92-£131) per week for a room in a shared house. 

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