Finances & funding

You’ll pay your usual Murdoch University course fee, there is no extra tuition fee at your host university. You may also need to pay an administration fee, similar to SSAF.

You’ll pay a program fee to the university/provider. If you get credit towards your Murdoch University degree, you’ll receive advanced standing. For an international internship, you are required to enrol in a Murdoch University unit simultaneously as per usual.

In most cases you’ll pay your usual Murdoch University unit fee, there is no extra tuition involved.

In many places where we have partner universities and programs, the cost of living will be similar or cheaper to Perth.

Remember that you won't have costs in Perth during your time abroad so you already have this money to spend overseas on living expenses.

However, please note that you might spend more due to domestic travel during your time abroad.

You are automatically insured for travel and health during your time abroad and a few days before and after through Murdoch University. This insurance is free of charge. You only need additional travel insurance if you’d like to travel before or after your overseas experience.

If you go on Exchange, you can live on or off-campus. Costs are usually slightly lower than in Perth, depending on where you live. Sharing a room is the cheapest option, while having your own single apartment would be often the most expensive alternative.

For all other programs, accommodation is usually arranged by the program organiser and may vary between programs.

There are some great deals around for students. Do some research online and talk to travel agents such as STA Travel on campus. The closer it gets to the proposed flight date, the more expenses flights get.

For some countries you need a visa – check the consulate website for prices.

If you are enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place, you may be eligible for OS-HELP, a loan designed to help pay for airfares, accommodation or other travel costs associated with your overseas experience.

OS-HELP is available for students going overseas on Exchange, short-term study abroad, an international study tour or international internship.

Find out about OS-HELP

If you are currently receiving Youth Allowance, this will continue while you're abroad.If you're not currently eligible for this funding but you are applying for the Exchange Program, it's worth speaking to your local Centrelink Office. Due to the changes in your circumstance, as you're moving out of home, going on Exchange may make you eligible for this funding.

For more information see Centrelink Youth Allowance