Study Nursing in Australia

173 programmes in nursing at 30 universities in Australia are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 28,305 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 28,305 USD and 30,346 USD.

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

Nursing programmes

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Nursing in Australia by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 48 26,073 USD 27,174 USD 29,452 USD
Master's 79 28,305 USD 28,305 USD 30,346 USD
PhD 8 24,775 USD 34,375 USD 36,403 USD

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 nursing

Nursing 142 Midwifery 31

Universities for nursing in Australia

Study Nursing in Australia: common questions

How many nursing programmes are there in Australia?
173 nursing programmes at 30 universities in Australia are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a nursing degree in Australia cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in nursing in Australia is 28,305 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 28,305 USD and 30,346 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 (173 of 173).
Are any of these nursing programmes available online?
16 of the 173 programmes in Australia are delivered online or by distance learning.
Which degree level is cheapest for nursing in Australia?
Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 27,174 USD per year, against 28,305 USD for master's programmes.

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