The cost of living in Brisbane is cheaper than other major Australian cities, such as Sydney or Melbourne, but is still quite high by global standards (Brisbane was ranked the 21st most expensive city in the world in 2014 by the Economist Intelligence Unit).

Within Brisbane, the cost of living can vary quite significantly depending on things like where you choose to live (suburbs closer to the city centre/CBD tend to be more expensive); what form of accommodation
you choose to live in (a room in a share house will typically be cheaper than renting an apartment or house yourself); how you choose to get around (public transport may be cheaper or more expensive than running a car, depending on where you live); and where you shop or eat (buying your own food from farmers’ markets or supermarkets will be cheaper than frequently eating at restaurants).

NIET provides a great opportunity for students, recent graduates and professionals to learn on-the-job in their chosen academic discipline from Australia and the world.

We prepare today’s learners for tomorrow’s workplaces. Successful candidates will be offered the opportunity for a position to join the NIET family.

International students in Australia must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) to cover the entire period of their stay. It is a health cover that is required for your stay in Australia and should have been organised during your visa arrangements.

OSHC covers in and out of hospital medical assistance, prescription medications and emergency ambulance assistance. Please find out the extent of your coverage to prevent incurring any unwanted charges.

NIET provides counsellors. If you need assistance, please seek one today.

There are many options for student accomodations. You can either buy a house or consider these options: On-campus accomodations, purpose-built student accomodations, independent renting of a house or apartment and home stays.

Some institutions have accommodation on campus. Typically, these are multi-room residences where a bedroom is provided with a single bed, desk, chair, storage space and a shared bathroom.

Purpose-built student accomodations are specially built for students from any institution. There is a range of options available – from studio apartments to shared rooms with communal facilities.

Independent renting of a house/apartment gives you the option of renting the entire apartment. There are 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments and >2 bedroom apartments. These usually require a bond, which is used as security and is usually equivalent to 4 weeks’ rent amount. It covers money owing at the end of the tenancy for any damage to the property. For more information, search ‘Residential Tenancies Authority’ and read up on bonds.

Home Stay with an Australian family is the truest way to experience an Australian life and culture. Home Stays usually include breakfast, dinner and a packed lunch(if required) and students would just be responsible for the costs of laundry and transport. Rest assured, Home Stays are safe as long as your provider meets the minimum Australian homestay standards.