BRISBANE

Our Campus is situated in the trendy Fortitude Valley set on 1800 square metres. The building is on two levels, with administration on ground level and a studio style art room on the first level.

In the Graphics department there are thirty computers available for students, with brightly coloured furnishings appealing to the artistic students’ nature.

There are many alternatives to getting around Brisbane. These include buses, trains, City Cats and ferries. All buses and trains are air conditioned and most have wheel-chair access. The closest station is Fortitude Valley station an approximate 500m walk.

All public transport provides a concession to full-time students upon presentation of a valid student card. For more information on Brisbane’s public transport, please contact the Queensland Department of Transport.

Information sessions can be organised to answer any further questions. These sessions are approximately half an hour long and are obligation free and free of charge.


Location:
Brisbane campus map

About Brisbane

Brisbane is the sunny capital of the state of Queensland. It is situated in the southeast corner and has a diverse population of 1.5 million people. Just a short drive to the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, Brisbane has a Museum, Art Gallery, International Airport, Casino, Chinatown and the famous Southbank. To find out more about what's on in Brisbane, visit the Brisbane City Council Website. Below are some details about Brisbane regarding climate, cost of living, transport, health and things to do.

Transport

There are many alternatives to getting around Brisbane. These include Buses, Trains, City Cats and Ferries. All buses are air-conditioned and most have wheel-chair access. Being a river city, the City Cats and Ferries service many riverside suburbs including the City and Southbank. All public transport provides a concession to full-time students.

International Student Information

Australians enjoy one the highest standards of living in the world. The average international student in Australia spends about $335 per week on accommodation, food, clothing, entertainment, transport, international and domestic travel, telephone and incident costs. School students in Australia typically spend a little less - about $275 a week - on accomodation and food, entertainment, transport and associated items. While these are a realistic guide, it is important to remember that individual circumstances will vary by location, course and lifestyle.

To be granted a student visa in Australia you must show that you have enough money to pay for living expenses, education costs and travel for the duration of the course. You can apply to work part-time after you have commenced your studies in Australia, but the money you earn should not be used as your only source of income.

Health (Overseas Health Cover):

It's a condition of the Australian Student VISA for overseas students that private health insurance is provided for the duration of your time in Australia. Medibank Private is Australia's largest private health insurer providing Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) since 1989. OSHC is approved by the Australian Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care. OSHC helps cover -
- Doctors (Medical Practitioners, Pathology, X-rays)
- Hospitals (Private and Public)
- Emergency Ambulance Transport
- Prescribed Medicines
For more information about OSHC visit Medibank Private.

Accommodation Options:

Homestay

Accommodation is available to overseas students in some Brisbane residential homes. Usually this involves a single room, the use of the house and its facilities and meals. Costs can vary from $100 - $200 (AUD) per week.


Renting
Off-campus accommodation can be found through various real estate agents. Some services offer a student discount. The cost can vary depending on shared or single living.

Climate	Minimum	Maximum
January	20	29
February	20	29
March	19	28
April	16	26
May	13	23
June	11	21
July	9	20
August	10	22
September	13	24
October	16	26
November	18	28
December	20	29