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United Kingdom vs Australia: what a year of study costs
Australia is the cheaper of the two: about EUR 9,300 to 9,800 less for a first year.
fromup to Tuition, 12 months of living costs and the visa fee.
Side by side
| Figure |  United Kingdom |  Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition a year | EUR 26,800 to 47,900 | EUR 18,500 to 37,300 |
| Living costs, 12 months | EUR 14,400 to 24,400 | EUR 12,600 to 24,400 |
| Student visa fee | EUR 669 | EUR 1,540 |
| First year, all in | EUR 41,900 to 73,100 | EUR 32,600 to 63,300 |
| Money to show for the visa | EUR 12,630 | EUR 18,310 |
| Work during term | 20 hours a week | 24 hours a week |
| Stay to work after | 2 years | 2 years |
| Figures checked | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 |
Every figure is from the United Kingdom and Australia guides, where each one links to its official source with the date we checked it. Living costs are the published monthly range times twelve. Converted at the day's rate (2026-11-08). Rates by Exchange Rate API.
Questions
Is it cheaper to study in the United Kingdom or Australia?
Australia is the cheaper of the two: about EUR 9,300 to 9,800 less for a first year. A first year in the United Kingdom costs about EUR 41,900 to 73,100 and in Australia about EUR 32,600 to 63,300, counting tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee, from each country's official sources.
How much money do I need to show for a student visa in United Kingdom and Australia?
United Kingdom: EUR 12,630 a year. Australia: EUR 18,310 a year.