Study Economics in Australia
91 programmes in economics at 23 universities in Australia are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 37,263 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 31,172 USD and 46,811 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Economics programmes
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Economics in Australia by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52 | 31,172 USD | 37,263 USD | 46,811 USD |
| Master's | 27 | 30,993 USD | 33,451 USD | 35,830 USD |
| PhD | 4 | — | — | — |
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 economics
Universities for economics in Australia
- The University of Sydney (10)
- The University of Queensland (10)
- UNSW Sydney (9)
- Australian National University (9)
- Monash University, Clayton (6)
- University of Adelaide (6)
- University of Queensland, Australia (6)
- University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo (6)
- The University of Western Australia (6)
- University of New England (4)
Study Economics in Australia: common questions
- How many economics programmes are there in Australia?
- 91 economics programmes at 23 universities in Australia are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a economics degree in Australia cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in economics in Australia is 37,263 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 31,172 USD and 46,811 USD per year.
- Can I study economics in Australia in English?
- Yes — 100% of the economics programmes in Australia in our catalogue are taught in English (91 of 91).
- Are any of these economics programmes available online?
- 11 of the 91 programmes in Australia are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for economics in Australia?
- Master's programmes, at a median of 33,451 USD per year, against 37,263 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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