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The Gold Coast is ranked #1 for affordability in Australia.
Public transport, socialising and overall living costs are considerably lower than major cities such as Melbourne and Sydney. With the rent being around 40% lower than that of what it is in Sydney.
Estimated WEEKLY COST OF LIVING

Rent
$200

Health
$9

Food
$100

Transport
$50

Leisure
$100

Utilities
$20
STUDENT RESOURCES
Podcast
This podcast series profiles the lives of our city’s exceptional students. With over 35,000 international students from more than 130 countries, Tomorrow Is Mine celebrates the Gold Coast’s culturally diverse student community through their achievements and contribution to the city’s rich cultural fabric.
Gold Coast Student Jobs
Are you a Gold Coast student or recent graduate looking for an exciting opportunity?
If you're looking to enhance your employability skills Gold Coast Student Jobs has you covered with 100's of opportunities across a range of industries.
DO YOU NEED A VISA?
If you have decided to study in Australia, the type of visa you will need to apply for will depend on the type of study you choose.
Student accomodation grant
We invite you to consider Your Next Move with up to 10 weeks accommodation on the Gold Coast with either a homestay family or a student accommodation provider.
Study pathways
With so many great education institutions available on the Gold Coast, it may be difficult to choose just one.
Careers Festival
The Gold Coast Careers Festival is your opportunity to meet local employers, as well as education and training providers all under one roof. Whether you’re a high school student, parent, career changer or returning to the workforce, the Careers Festival provides all of the information you need to plan your future career.
Gold Coast Student Jobs

Connecting Gold Coast students and graduates to opportunities
goldcoaststudentjobs.com.au is your one-stop-shop if you’re:
- a Gold Coast student or graduate looking for a job, work experience, or opportunities to launch your career.
- a Gold Coast employer wanting to fill vacant positions or nurture student talent by offering work experience.
News
Students Bring Cheer To Children's Charity
TAFE Queensland Event Management students have used their newfound skills to help local children doing it tough over the holiday season by raising more than two thousand dollars for a local Gold Coast charity, Paradise Kids.
While COVID-19 put a stop to most face-to-face events throughout the year, the students were undeterred and pressed forward with their plans to organise and execute a successful fundraising event for the charity as part of their final assessment.
Twenty-four-year-old student, Chantelle Burkin spent six months working virtually with her team mates on their ‘Neverland’ concept and said it was all worthwhile when they were able to finally host the event.
Online International Exchange Fosters Closer Relationships For Students
In August 2020 a group of Japanese students from Hashimoto High School in the Kanagawa Prefecture were due to visit Australia for an international study exchange with Trinity Lutheran College through Study Gold Coast. As the year unfolded and it became increasingly clear that international travel wouldn’t be possible the program was totally rebuilt as a virtual experience.
By October the first virtual class was underway with an introduction to the program and an English language lesson for the Japanese students. Later sessions included virtual experiences with the Gold Coast Student Hub and the Home of the Arts (HOTA), as well as a tour through a homestay family’s home and a visit to the Gold Coast City Council Chambers with a presentation from the Mayor’s Office.
World First Climate Law Degree
Bond University is launching the world’s first climate law degree for undergraduate students who want to fix the system from the inside.
The university’s Faculty of Law took its cue to develop the new Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in Climate Law from the hundreds of thousands of students who protested to demand action on climate change during 2018 and 2019.
Executive Dean of the Faculty, Professor Nick James, said COVID-19 had temporarily taken the focus off climate change but “there are still many young people out there who are passionate about doing something to help heal the planet.”
“My sense is that concern among high school students and young people hasn't gone away and that they are energised and keen to learn more about the issue and how to do something about it,” Professor James said.