Life in Australia

Students who are a) considering studying or b) currently enrolled at GELI should read through the following information. The below pages contain essential information students need to know before and during their stay in Australia.

• Living in Australia
  Brisbane and the Gold Coast are modern, clean, safe and friendly cities. With a sub tropical climate and natural beauty, Australia is an amazing place to live.

• Cost of living
  As a prospective international student studying at GELI, it is important that you understand about the cost of living in Australia.

• Accomodation
  There are a lot of options when it comes to where to live in Brisbane. These include on-campus accommodation, off-campus accommodation (eg sharehouse, 1 bedroom apartment, boarding house) and homestay. 

• Visa information
  If you are not an Australian citizen, but want to study at GELI, you will need to apply for a student visa.

• Overseas student health cover
  If you apply for a student visa you are required to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the time you are here.

• Pre-depature information
  Follow our useful guide on how to become a student at GELI.

• Orientation
  Orientation is an important start to your study at GELI and helps you settle into life at the university.