Brisbane
There are loads of things to do and see in Queensland. The wonderful weather, the friendly people, the exciting attractions, moderate cost of living and work opportunities make it the ideal place to study and experience Australia. Brisbane is a modern and vibrant city known for its beautiful climate and relaxed lifestyle. The city lies in the heart of the most popular holiday State of Queensland and enjoys a climate of hot bright summers and clear mild winters. Brisbane is Australia’s third largest and fastest growing city and it has an estimated resident population of over 1.5 million people.

Queen Street Mall
Brisbane’s premier business district is built around the famous Queen Street Mall. This vibrant shopping and lifestyle precinct lies at the heart of Brisbane City and is arguably Australia’s most successful pedestrian mall, playing host to over 26 million visitors a year. Viva College is situated right in the centre of Queen Street Mall right next to the centre stage. In your free time, you will enjoy free entertainment, fabulous shopping tours, galleries and museums, events and much more.

Insurance
You will need to buy Overseas Student Health Cover prior to coming to Australia. This is a necessary step to obtain your student visa from the Department of Immigration and to have health cover when you arrive. When you have your Overseas Student Health Cover, you become a member from the date of your arrival in Australia. You will also be issued with a unique membership card. For more information on the benefits and limitations of your OSHC you can visit www.medibank.com.au.

Cost of Living

The information in this table is intended as a guide only to help you plan and budget during your studies. For further details as to the cost of living in Brisbane, good information can be found at http://www.ourbrisbane.com/.