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한국어 We Offer Free Course and Visa Application Assistance From Year 1 to PhD!
If you have confirmed your place at BROWNS, it’s time to book your travel. Flights fill up quickly, so make sure you arrive with time to arrange your finances, accommodation and with time to explore your new city.
BROWNS can arrange your airport pick-up and drop-off service to make your time in your new city enjoyable from the very beginning. Simply contact our Admissions Office or your Representative Agent to make these arrangements.
BROWNS can arrange your accommodation through our Student Apartments or homestay arrangements. Simply contact our Admissions Office to make these arrangements.
Student life requires a number of essentials which you can’t forget to bring with you or buy when you arrive. These include:
Shoes and clothes for all occasions
Your passport, Identification Documents, valuables, money and travel tickets
Copies of your BROWNS enrolment details
An Australian or International Drivers licence
Emergency contact details, including your Airport Pick Up contact
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Don’t forget that the Australian government prohibits the transfer of certain items into Australia.
Queensland has one of the lowest costs of living in comparison to other Australian states.
You need to make sure you have access to enough funds to support you when you first arrive. Knowing the average living costs in Australia is an important part of your financial preparation.
Being able to access your money while studying is important.
You can open a bank account before you leave home with any of the major Australian banks, and this will allow you to withdraw funds as soon as you arrive to study at BROWNS. International students will need to provide their passport as identification when accessing their bank account for the first time.
Alternatively, you can establish a bank account once you arrive at BROWNS, and if you’re an international student who has been here for less than 6 weeks, you will need your passport as proof of identification.
Money in Australia is colourful and made from a plastic polymer, which provides security against counterfeiting.
Notes come in $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 denominations, and coins are available in silver 5 cent, 10 cent, 20 cent and 50 cent coins, or gold $1 and $2 coins.
The Australian Goods and Services Tax is a Value Added Tax of 10% on most goods, services and consumer goods sold in Australia.
Short term international travellers may be able to access a refund on their GST expenses while in Australia. Find out more at the international airport or visit the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service website.
Whether travelling domestically or internationally, our Guide to Australian Airports will help you find your feet when you land.
Brisbane Airport is a major hub with direct connections to many domestic and international destinations. The airport operates 24 hours a day and is located just 13 kilometers, or 20 minutes drive, from Brisbane's Central Business District (CBD).
Gold Coast Airport is your gateway to Australia's favourite holiday destination. Gold Coast Airport is located within easy reach of the beaches of Tweed Coast, Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay. With its ever-expanding list of outbound international flights, Gold Coast Airport is fast becoming an international holiday hub for travellers looking for a quick holiday to Japan, New Zealand and Fiji.
Arriving into or out of a major city gateway can be a daunting task. Sydney Airport is Australia's busiest, so be prepared and familiarise yourself with the information you need to find your way around. Sydney Airport is situated approximately 9 kilometres south of the city. Sydney Airport has three passenger terminals: T1 (International Terminal), T2 (Domestic Common User Terminal) and T3 (Qantas Domestic Terminal). The Domestic and International terminals at Sydney Airport are located in separate buildings, with easy transfer services between terminals.
Melbourne Airport is one of Australia's major international and domestic gateways. It operates 24 hours a day, serving more than 20 international airlines. The airport is approximately 25 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD.
Insider Guides publishes an annual International Student Guide which can be helpful for both International and Australian students. Find out more through Insider Guides.
You may find you’ll need to buy some items to make your house a home. Think about the length of time you’re studying with BROWNS, whether you’re planning to stay for further study or work, and how much you need to invest in your home.
Buying everything can be costly, so refer to websites such as Kmart, Gumtree, eBay and second-hand stores to find items you need.
Once you have enrolled at BROWNS, our Jobs Club and Careers Services can help you prepare, find and apply for casual and part-time work. Make sure you know your rights and responsibilities for employment in Australia
Travel across South East Queensland with Translink on bus, ferry, train and tram network.
CityCats are uniquely Brisbane, and glide along the river to help travellers get around the city easily. Students can take advantage of the free City Hopper, or use the CityCat services with their student-discount public transport GO Card. Visit Translink.
Brisbane has some of Australia’s best bicycle tracks running throughout the city. To learn more, visit CityCycle.
Booked and confirmed your accommodation
Photocopied all important documents to bring on your travels
Booked an airport transfer
Applied for and received your visa (if applicable)
Obtained a letter from your medical practitioner for any special medications you need to bring through Australian customs (if applicable)
