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 Sydney in Sydney, Australia
Budget Item Texas Resident
Education Abroad Fee (Non-Refundable) *   $350.00
RCOBA - Rawls Center for Global Engagement Fee (Rawls College of Business students only) *   $150.00
International Health Insurance *   $772.00
Billable subtotal:  $1,272.00
Program Provider - Program Tuition   $8,780.00
Program Provider - Program Fee   $6,134.00
Passport   $186.00
Visa   $430.00
Minimum Amount in Bank Account Required for Visa   $3,615.00
Airfare   $2,000.00
International Student ID Card   $28.00
Meals   $3,000.00
Course Books and Materials   $224.00
Personal Expenses   $2,925.00
Non-billable subtotal:  $27,322.00
Total Financial Aid Eligibility: $28,594.00
Notes:
The above estimate is for the Fall 2023 semester from July 24, 2023 - November 26, 2023. The above estimate is based on students earning 12 credits. 

Program fee includes tuition [$8,780] based on one semester tuition of 12,600 AUSTRALIAN dollars, self-catered residential hall housing [$5,994, $333/week], refundable housing deposit ($140),  academic and student services support, cultural excursions and activities, and on-site orientation. Other housing options such as catered, private residential colleges, and homestay are available at different costs.

International Health Insurance consists of the Australian Immigration Department mandatory requirement for Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) which will cost about $448 (AUD$642)and covers only medical events. The mandatory insurance required by TTU ($324) 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 apply for an Australian "Student Visa (subclass 500)". The cost of the visa is 560 AUD. The Australian government requires students to show proof of financial means for cost of living while in Australia. This is defined as 5,000 AUD. 

Last updated on: 2/9/2023
* 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