Study Earth Sciences in Australia

15 programmes in earth sciences at 6 universities in Australia are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 40,850 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 30,669 USD and 51,225 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Earth Sciences programmes

15 programmes

Earth Sciences in Australia by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 7 30,669 USD 40,850 USD 51,225 USD
Master's 5 53,500 USD 53,500 USD 53,500 USD
PhD 1

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within earth sciences

Soil science 6 Geosciences 5 Geology 4

Universities for earth sciences in Australia

Study Earth Sciences in Australia: common questions

How many earth sciences programmes are there in Australia?
15 earth sciences programmes at 6 universities in Australia are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a earth sciences degree in Australia cost?
The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in earth sciences in Australia is 40,850 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 30,669 USD and 51,225 USD per year.
Can I study earth sciences in Australia in English?
Yes — 100% of the earth sciences programmes in Australia in our catalogue are taught in English (15 of 15).
Are any of these earth sciences programmes available online?
1 of the 15 programmes in Australia are delivered online or by distance learning.

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