The given expense estimates are subject to change. Personal expenses are completely dependent upon the individual. TTU provides high-end estimates using information provided by the program, and costs will vary according to individual spending habits.

Fall Budget Sheet for University of New South Wales (Global E3)
Budget Item Texas Resident
Exchange - TTU Tuition & Fees *   $5,274.00
Education Abroad Fee (Non-Refundable) *   $350.00
International Health Insurance *   $331.20
Billable subtotal:  $5,955.20
Program Provider - Program Fee   $6,200.00
Passport   $186.00
Visa   $336.00
Minimum Amount in Bank Account Required for Visa   $3,400.00
Airfare   $2,000.00
Local Transportation   $500.00
International Student ID Card   $28.00
Meals   $2,200.00
Course Books and Materials   $600.00
Personal Expenses   $2,500.00
Non-billable subtotal:  $17,950.00
Total Financial Aid Eligibility: $23,905.20
Notes:

Student will have to go for August Tailored Term, plus Term 3: Dates: August 13 - September 11 - December 10, 2020

Tuition and Fees are based on TTU resident completing 12 credit hours.

Program fee includes college housing (A$560 per student, per week), application fee (A$125), OSHC $400 (see below) academic and student services support, cultural excursions and activities, and on-site orientation. 

Housing options and ranges: https://www.international.unsw.edu.au/accommodation 
College Housing:
Colleges provide a choice of full board, partly catered and self-catered accommodation. There is also a range of gender-specific options including male only, female only, and mixed male and female accommodation. Most colleges cater for dietary requirements like halal, kosher and vegetarian. Costs vary but range from around A$290 to A$560 per student per week.

Apartment Housing:
Apartments offer independent-style living for undergraduates, postgraduates, couples and families with children. There are apartments on and off campus and costs vary depending on the number of rooms and the location. Costs vary but range from A$290 to A$530 per student per week.

Private Housing:
There are many private rental properties in the suburbs surrounding UNSW. Costs vary according to the number of bedrooms, the condition, and location. When renting, you usually sign a 6- or 12-month lease and pay rent in advance plus a security deposit called a bond. You can rent a furnished or unfurnished property and generally there will be additional expenses like electricity, gas, telephone and Wi-Fi. Costs vary but usually range from around A$150 to A$300 per student per week in a shared house or apartment.

Homestay Housing:
Homestay options include full board and single room-only accommodation. Full board usually includes a furnished room, use of facilities in the private home of a family or single person, plus breakfast and dinner. Some also include bed linen, a laundry service and weekly room cleaning. Single room-only homestays include a furnished room, and gas and electricity expenses in the rent. You will be responsible for buying your own food, cooking, cleaning, and laundry and telephone costs. Costs vary but usually range from A$180 to A$300 per student per week.

International Health Insurance consists of the Australian Immigration Department mandatory requirement for Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) which will cost about $400 and covers only medical events. The mandatory insurance required by TTU ($332) covers repatriation or evacuation due to natural disasters or political unrest. The TTU insurance also provides coverage for lost baggage/travel delays and also covers travel to another country.

Students must obtain an Australian study visa (subclass 500). The visa application cost is A$500 ($336), and the minimum amount in bank account required by the Australian government is based on A$5000 ($3400) for one semester.

Last updated on : 2/12/2020
* Billable item

For information about how federal financial aid applies to study abroad, please visit the Financial Resources tab on the TTU Study Abroad website: www.studyabroad.ttu.edu.

For specific questions about your federal financial aid, scholarships, or other financial benefits that apply to educational expenses, students can meet with Ms. Nikki Nordell in the TTU Financial Aid Office. To schedule an appointment, email nikki.nordell@ttu.edu and include your R number in the body of the email.

For specific questions about your military benefits such as the Hazlewood Act or G.I. Bill, please contact the TTU Military & Veterans Program department for assistance: mvp@ttu.edu.

For information about setting up a payment plan for the charges placed on your TTU Student Business Services account (billable subtotal), contact TTU Student Business Services: sbs@ttu.edu. For students participating on an affiliate or exchange program, please contact the program provider or university directly about payment plan availability.

Feb 9, 2022