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What does it cost to study in Australia?

Add up every step of the journey from Sri Lanka, from your English test to your flight. Edit any figure to match your own plan and see the total update instantly.

Exchange rate

LKR per 1 AUD, adjust to today's rate

A$1 = Rs

Exchange rate is the CBSL indicative selling rate plus a 3.5% conversion charge. Get today's AUD rate →

Study level

What are you applying for?

English test

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PTE academic test fee

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Document fees

O/L, A/L, Other certificates & statements, Sworn translations

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1st Semester Payment

Varies by university and course

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A$

Rs 2,948,520.00

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) fees

Student health insurance for your study period

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A$

Rs 331,708.50

Student visa fee

Subclass 500 application charge

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A$

Rs 491,420.00

Australia Visa Medical

Panel physician health examination

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Biometric collection service fee

Service & biometric collection fee

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Air ticket (one-way)

Colombo → Australia

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Financial capacity requirement

Funds you must prove for your student visa, separate from the costs above.

1st year living cost

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A$

Rs 7,300,044.10

Return air ticket (one-way)

Australia → Colombo

Rs 180,000.00

2nd Semester Payment

Same as your 1st semester payment above

A$ 12,000.00

Rs 2,948,520.00

Total funds to prove

Rs 10,428,564.10

Recommendation: A Bachelor's is usually a 3-year program. If you can show financial capacity for the full 3 years (Rs 31,285,692.30), you have a strong chance of visa approval.

Estimated total cost

Rs 4,115,341.50

A$ 16,748.77

English test (PTE)Rs 77,434.00
Document feesRs 70,000.00
1st Semester PaymentRs 2,948,520.00
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) feesRs 331,708.50
Australia Visa MedicalRs 10,874.00
Biometric collection service feeRs 5,385.00
Student visa fee (subclass 500)Rs 491,420.00
Air ticket (one-way)Rs 180,000.00
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