PhD in Nursing in Australia
8 phd programmes in nursing at 7 universities in Australia are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 34,375 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 24,775 USD and 36,403 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Nursing programmes
8 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Nursing | University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney | PhD | 32,348 USD |
| PhD in Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | Monash University, Clayton | PhD | 36,403 USD |
| PhD in Nursing | University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle | PhD | 22,250 USD |
| PhD in Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | Monash University, Caulfield | PhD | 36,403 USD |
| PhD in Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | Monash University, Peninsula | PhD | 36,403 USD |
| PhD in Philosophy | University of Wollongong | PhD | 15,100 USD |
| Doctor Of Philosophy Phd Thesis Nursing | University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo | PhD | — |
| Doctor Of Philosophy Phd Thesis Midwifery | University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo | PhD | — |
Specialisations within nursing
Nursing 7 Midwifery 1
Universities for nursing in Australia
PhD in Nursing in Australia: common questions
- How many nursing programmes are there in Australia?
- 8 nursing phd programmes at 7 universities in Australia are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a nursing degree in Australia cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in nursing in Australia is 34,375 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 24,775 USD and 36,403 USD per year.
- Can I study nursing in Australia in English?
- Yes — 100% of the nursing programmes in Australia in our catalogue are taught in English (8 of 8).
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