International student guide
Coming from overseas?
We’ve put together some helpful tips to make getting connected to life in Australia a little easier.
Australian Power Supply
Plugs in Australia have two flat metal pins shaped like a “V” and some may contain a third flat pin in the centre. Depending on where you are coming from, you may also need to grab a voltage converter. Mains voltage in Australia is 240V 50Hz.
If you are coming from most countries in Asia, Africa and Europe, you should have appliances that work on the same mains voltage as Australia. Exceptions to this are Japan, USA and Canada which all use 100/120V 50/60Hz.
Note: Visitors from New Zealand do not need either a voltage converter or power adapter. Your appliances will work in Australia.
Get mobile
If you need to purchase a prepaid SIM card or eSIM to get yourself connected, Vodafone and Optus have stores at Brisbane International Airport.
Alternatively, there will be numerous outlets available near your Iglu properties and our teams will be able to point you in the right direction.
Getting around
The easiest way to get around in Brisbane is with a ‘go card’ which allows you to travel seamlessly on all Translink bus, train, ferry and tram services.
In some cases, you can also use a contactless Visa, Mastercard and American Express debit or credit card on smart devices you have linked to your card (such as your smartphone or smart watch).