University Tuition Fees in Australia

Tuition fees to study as an international student in Australia.

What are tuition fees like at Australian universities?

Australia’s tuition fees are quite high compared to other countries. The indicative fee for international students is AUD $26,400 per year.

Indicative tuition fees for international students


University Annual fee* 
Deakin University $26,000 
RMIT University $27,840 
University of Wollongong $25,440 
Average $26,427 
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 * Bachelor of Business (or equivalent)  —  Updated: 7 March 2016

University	Annual fee*
Deakin University	$26,000
RMIT University	$27,840
University of Wollongong	$25,440
Average	$26,427

Fee variation in Australia

Fees in Australia vary according to the discipline and tend to be grouped into several levels. They are fairly similar between universities, although good universities may charge up to $10,000 more than the cheapest ones.

See University Reviews Australia for a list of tuition fees by university. Low fees are mainly available with universities in regional areas and/or those specialising in distance education.

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