Australia provides rigorous protection for international students through the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act) and related legislation, which provides and enhances Australia’s reputation for quality education, provides tuition protection and supports the integrity of the student visa program. Click here for more information.

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is a compulsory health insurance policy designed to provide affordable access to medical and hospital treatment for students or their family dependents while studying in Australia. OSHC will also contributes to the cost of most prescription drugs and emergency ambulance transport.

International students are required to take overseas health cover during their stay. Please Contact Us or visit the Department of Health website (www.health.gov.au) for full information about registered OSHC providers, complete details of what is covered, and OSHC eligibility.

APIC complies with the Tuition Protection Service (TPS) requirements established by the Australian Government for overseas students. APIC also has tuition protection arrangements in place for domestic students. These arrangements ensure that current and prospective students enrolled in APIC courses leading to an AQF-recognised award will be offered a suitable alternative course or receive a refund of any unspent pre-paid tuition fees if APIC is unable to deliver the course.

For information on studying and living in Australia, please visit  Study Australia. This comprehensive site includes everything you need to know about living in Sydney or other cities in Australia, including accommodation, working, health, transport, as well as fantastic information about Australia’s states and regions.

The Australian Government Department of Home Affairs provides useful information on Student Visa. Upon arrival you should have a minimum of AUD$2,500, in addition to the monthly average, to cover the initial cost of a laptop computer and establishment expenses, such as rental bond payment and basic furniture items.

From May 10, 2024, international students will need to show evidence of $29,710 in savings. For more information, please click here. To learn more about the cost of living in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, please check the official cost of living calculator.