Queensland
Queensland is famous for its natural beauty and sunny climate. The relaxed lifestyle, opportunities for outdoor adventure, urban living combined with world-class education makes Queensland a very popular destination for students who want to experience international education in Australia.
Queensland schools that offer international education.
Queensland fast facts
- Queensland is the second-largest state in Australia. It makes up 22.3% of the Australia's total land mass.
- The average temperature is 25°C in summer and 15°C in winter.
- The Great Barrier Reef is the largest reef in the world. It extends for 2300 kilometres (1429 miles) along the Queensland coastline and it can be seen from outer space!
- Queensland's capital city, Brisbane, was named as one of the world's 8 best cities to live in by the Economist Intelligence Unit Survey in 2004.
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Cost of Living
Queensland has a low cost of living compared to the other Australian states and territories as well as other countries. Brisbane, Queensland's capital, has one of the lowest costs of living of all the major Australian cities and almost half that of the world's most expensive cities:
Source: William M Mercer Cost of Living Survey 2008. Last updated March 2009.
Sample Costs of Studying and Living in Queensland*
| Study Abroad Junior Program (1 Semester) |
Cost Estimate AUD$ |
| Study Abroad (1 semester) Tuition Fee | 5,250 |
| Homestay @ $230/week x 26 weeks | 5,980 |
| 6 months of health insurance | 194.40 |
| Stationery | 125 |
| Uniform** | 300 |
| Public transport @ $25/week x 26 weeks | 650 |
| Additional spending money @ AU$60/week | 1,560 |
| TOTAL | 14,059.40 |
| Graduate Program, Senior Program (1 Year) |
Cost Estimate AUD$ |
| 1 Year Tuition Fee | 12,000 |
| Homestay @ $230/week x 50 weeks | 11,500 |
| 12 months of OSHC | 388.80 |
| Stationery | 250 |
| Uniform*** | 600 |
| Public transport @ $25/week x 50 weeks | 1,250 |
| Additional spending money @ AU$60/week | 3,000 |
| TOTAL | 28,988.80 |
* Costs are indicative estimates only and may vary depending upon each student's individual circumstances.
** Cost of uniform will vary from school to school.
*** The above assumes 1 sport uniform, 1 winter and 1 summer uniform.
Interesting links
Study Qld 
Tourism Queensland
Arts Qld
Last updated 29 March 2010
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