Undergraduate international course guide - Edith Cowan University

A general guide to rentals in Perth per week is listed below
(All prices are in Australian dollars):
Unfurnished 1 bedroom from $270 – $350
Furnished 1 bedroom from $300 – $390
Unfurnished 2 bedroom from $360 – $500
Furnished 2 bedroom from $460 – $600
Unfurnished 3 bedroom from $550 – $800
Unfurnished 4 bedroom from $800 – $1,000
Note: With private rentals the tenant is usually responsible for
the utilities (Gas / Electricity / Water).
If you are interested in finding off-campus accommodation,
CLV can also assist you. Visit www.ecuvillage.com.au (select
Bunbury, Joondalup or Mount Lawley) and click on the link for
off-campus accommodation for more information.
off-CAmpuS houSinG offiCe (oCho)
Managed by ECU Village, the OCHO offers a free Off-Campus
Housing Service to all students and staff of the University.
The OCHO assists you in your search for accommodation,
providing maps, bus routes and information on leases or contracts.
It is advised that newly arrived students devote at least one
week to secure suitable accommodation. Please contact the
OCHO after arrival, Mount Lawley (61 8) 9370 6266 or
Joondalup (61 8) 6304 2306 if you require assistance in
finding accommodation.
feeS
tuition feeS
The tuition fees you pay are based on what course and units you
elect to study. Refer to the Course Summary and Fees at the end
of this brochure or visit www.reachyourpotential.com.au/costs
and use our online Fees Calculator for more information.
other expenSeS
As a student, you will be responsible for purchasing textbooks and
any equipment required for your course. The cost of these items
varies widely from one course to another. Other expenses that you
may incur include food, parking, consumables such as stationery
and photocopying, as well as transport costs to and from university,
including any work placements or off-campus activities.
livinG CoStS
Whether you live on-campus or off-campus, you should budget
about $465 per week. Please note that this does not include
tuition fees, textbooks, running a car or holiday travel.
Example living costs Per Week (Australian dollars):
Rent $160-$200
Transport $30
Electricity and Gas $30
Laundry $15
Food and Beverages $130
Telephone $15
Medical $10
Other $75
You should also budget on $400 per semester for books and
stationery, although purchasing second-hand books may save
you some money.
If you bring your spouse/children with you to Australia, you will
need to allocate a significantly larger amount per week and you
should consider additional expenses such as school fees and
childcare costs (if applicable).
overSeAS Student heAlth Cover
If you are applying for a Student Visa, you are required to arrange
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) before your arrival in
Australia, and maintain cover for the full length of your visa.
OSHC is a basic health insurance product designed to be
equivalent to Medicare (for Australian citizens). It covers
emergency medical conditions, public hospitals and most of the
costs of visiting a doctor. Please note that pre-existing illnesses
may not be covered. Additional cover for private hospitals and
supplementary services such as dental, optical, and physiotherapy
is available at additional cost.
cost
Single – $480 Per Year*
Family – $960 Per Year*
* Subject to change.
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