The University of Notre Dame
International students
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a national university, with campuses across Australia in Sydney, Perth and Broome. We provide a nurturing and vibrant learning environment, valuing our students as the individuals they are. Our distinct emphasis on practical work placements delivers a unique learning advantage to our graduates, all while they enjoy the best of what Australia has to offer.
Our University draws on a rich tradition of teaching, scholarship and research, the foundations of which we share with more than 2,000 other Catholic universities and colleges around the world. We welcome students of all backgrounds, faiths and beliefs and, as a community, we promote and enjoy open and rigorous enquiry, debate and discussion.
Learn more about how to apply to Notre Dame via UAC.
Fees
Numerous scholarships are available to international students. Learn more on the Notre Dame website.
Your stay in Australia
It is a requirement of the Department of Home Affairs that prospective international students can demonstrate that they have sufficient funds while living in Australia.
You will be required to have approximately AUD$21,041 per person per year for living expenses. However, the actual cost depends on your individual lifestyle and you should budget for approximately AUD$25,900 per year per adult. Your living expenses are separate from your tuition fees. Living costs include items such as:
- accommodation (including rental bond)
- electricity and/or gas
- entertainment
- food
- personal and household items
- telephone and internet bills
- transport (bus/train).
During your stay in Australia you are permitted to work for up to 48 hours per fortnight during teaching periods, and unlimited hours outside teaching periods. Certain categories of voluntary, unpaid work is included in this total, and work undertaken as part of your course is not included. You should not rely on working to fund your tuition or living expenses while in Australia as work cannot be guaranteed and spending excessive amounts of time working may adversely affect your studies. Applications for work visas can only be submitted after you have arrived in Australia and started your classes. The Department of Home Affairs determines work entitlement for students.
Before you are granted a student visa, the Australian Government must be satisfied that you have appropriate accommodation, support and general welfare arrangements in place for the period that you will be under 18 years of age while in Australia.
To find out more about Australian Government requirements, visit the Department of Home Affairs website.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is insurance for international students to help them with the costs of medical and hospital care they may require while they are in Australia. OSHC does not cover dental treatment.
The Australian Government requires all international students on a student visa and their dependants to purchase an approved policy from an Australian registered health fund for the duration of their visas. OSHC is not included in tuition fees.
Support for international students includes:
- Orientation Week activities
- English as an additional language support
- Workshops and sessions on referencing and academic integrity, time management, assignment writing, note-taking and more
- A mentoring program to help you transition to university life in Australia
- Counselling
- Chaplaincy.
General information for The University of Notre Dame Australia
Location
The University of Notre Dame Australia
140 Broadway, Chippendale NSW 2008