Benchmark
As a benchmark, we have listed the average costs of different levels of study in Australia (source: Study in Australia 2019).
| Education Type | Average Tuition |
| Secondary school | AUD $7,800 - $30,000 per year |
| English language course | AUD $300 per week |
| Vocational Education and Training | AUD $4,000 - $22,000 per year |
| Foundation courses | AUD $15,000 - $33,000 total |
| Bachelor Degree | AUD $15,000 - $33,000 per year |
| Master's Degree | AUD $14,000 - $37,000 per year |
| Doctoral Degree | AUD $14,000 - $37,000 per year |
| MBA | AUD $11,000 - $121,000 per year |
Australia is one of the best study destinations for affordable tuition fees. Academic quality is exceptionally high and the qualifications are recognised globally. Click here to read more on Australia University Rankings and other ways to compare universities.
It is also important to note that unlike some destinations like the United States, students who hold a valid study visa can work part-time which help offset the cost of studying abroad. Click here to read about working while studying in Australia.
Background information
To fully understand the costs of studying university in Australia, here are some essential background information you need to know.
Units
Universities in Australia charge per units you undergo. A standard academic year is comprised of 24 units of study (usually 12 units per semester). Students enrolled in at least 9 units in a semester are considered studying full-time.
Degree Lengths
Compared to other countries like the US, Bachelor Degrees in Australia are relatively shorter in length and are as follows:
|
Degree |
Duration |
|
Bachelor Degree |
3 years full-time study (24 units) |
|
Honours Degree |
4 years full-time study (32 units) |
|
Masters Degree |
1.5 years (12 units) |
University costs
So, what are the actual costs? Bachelor Degree Tuition Fees for international students in Australia begin at around AUD$20,000 per year, with the average tuition fee sitting around AUD$30,000 per year (source: Australian Universities 2019).
You will find that tuition fees in smaller Australia cities and suburban areas are slightly cheaper than tuition fees in larger cities like Melbourne and Sydney.
Bachelor Degrees
The price of Bachelor Degrees in Australia ranges from AUD$23,200 to AUD $43,680 per annum. Here is a summary of prices (per year) of various fields of study at the three main universities in Adelaide.
|
University |
Business |
Medicine |
Accounting |
Law |
Engineering |
|
Flinders University |
31,500 |
74,000 |
31,500 |
33,500 |
37,000 |
|
Uni SA |
32,600 |
- |
32,600 |
32,600 |
35,900 |
|
University of Adelaide |
39,000 |
76,000 |
39,000 |
39,000 |
42,000 |
The tuition fees quoted are before any scholarships or bursaries are applied. Click here to learn more about university scholarships available in Adelaide.
Master’s Degree
In regards to Master Degrees, tuition fees range from AUD $26,600 to AUD$76,584 per annum. The following is a summary of the tuition fees (per year) of various master degrees at the three main universities in Adelaide.
|
University |
Business |
Medicine |
Accounting |
Law |
Engineering |
|
Flinders University |
35,000 |
74,000 |
36,000 |
- |
37,000 |
|
Uni SA |
35,900 |
- |
35,900 |
- |
36,900 |
|
University of Adelaide |
42,000 |
- |
42,000 |
40,500 |
42,000 |
Now that you know the prices of the tuition fees in Australia, click here to read our blog on what does it really cost to study in Australia which deep dives into all the costs involved including visa application, living costs and more.