Life in Australia

Students who are considering studying at GELI should use the following information as a guide to help them prepare for their time in Australia. Students who are currently enrolled at GELI will also find the below pages a useful source of information about adjusting to life 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 duration of your stay in Australia. 

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