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Cost of Living*

Students in CafeteriaThe cost of living in both Hobart and Launceston depends on the student’s lifestyle and budgeting skills. As a guide, it is estimated that you will need between A$12,000 and A$14,500 a year (covering accommodation, transport, food, electricity, etc).

There is no application fee** payable to submit an application for assessment. In addition, UTAS offers free airport pick up plus a full range of services and student support at no cost, which will help make your student life in Tasmania enjoyable!

 

Books
A$200-$500 per semester (depending on course)
Accommodation*
On-campus A$340 per week (including meals - Jane Franklin Hall only)
A$136-$233 per week (not including meals)
Shared University Housing A$120-$185 per week
Private Housing A$100-$150 per week (per room)
Medical Insurance*
A$240 per six months
A$480 per year
Electricity
Residential College included in accommodation cost
University/Private Housing A$12-$20 per week (depending on season)
Food
Residential College included in accommodation cost for Jane Franklin Hall
A$25-$90 per week for residents of other on campus accommodation options
University/Private Housing A$50-$100 per week (own cooking)
Lunches and Drinks at University Cafeterias A$10-$15 per day
Transport
A$10-$20 per week
(most students walk to the University)
Telephone
A$30-$70 per month
(depending on the number of local, long distance and overseas calls made)
Entertainment
  A$40-$50 per week
Miscellaneous
  A$30 per week
(repairs, laundry, haircuts, stationery, postage, etc.)

 

*All costs listed are estimates only and are correct at the time of publishing. For exact costs and additional fees or charges for individual accommodation providers please check their website.

**Exception: the Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery degree and the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree will incur an application fee of A$110. An Application Fee Payment Form will need to be included with the International Student Application Form at the time of applying. The application fee is payable by credit card only and is non-refundable.

Students who have already enrolled in or accepted a place in a UTAS program may make an application for a new program once only. Any subsequent applications will incur an application fee of A$110.