Study Physics in Australia

26 programmes in physics at 9 universities in Australia are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 54,810 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 35,350 USD and 56,120 USD.

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

Physics programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Theoretical Physics Australian National University Master's 56,120 USD
Bachelor in Science in High Performance Computational Physics University of Adelaide Bachelor's 32,605 USD
Master of Science (Advanced) in Astronomy and Astrophysics Australian National University Master's 35,350 USD
Master of Science (Advanced) in Theoretical Physics Australian National University Master's 35,350 USD
Master in Quantum Technology Australian National University Master's 56,120 USD
Bachelor in Physical Sciences - Physics Murdoch College Bachelor's 22,100 USD
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) (Physics) University of Wollongong PhD 34,293 USD
Master in Quantum Technology The University of Queensland Master's 58,056 USD
Master in Medical Physics The University of Western Australia Master's 53,500 USD
PhD in Physics Australian National University PhD 56,120 USD
Doctor of Philosophy (Physics) University of Wollongong PhD 34,293 USD
Bachelor in Nuclear and Space Radiation Technology University of Wollongong Bachelor's 33,984 USD
Master in Nuclear Science Australian National University Master's 56,120 USD
Master in Precision Instrumentation and Measurement Australian National University Master's 56,120 USD
PhD in Philosophy, Physics Australian National University PhD 56,120 USD
Bachelor in Research - EIS (Physics) University of Wollongong Bachelor's 11,637 USD
Bachelor in Science Advanced (EIS) (Honours) University of Wollongong Bachelor's 33,984 USD
Matter, Nuclear and Thermodynamics Online Central Queensland University — —
Mechanics - Motion, Forces and Energy Online Central Queensland University — —
Physics Essentials - Elective Module Online Central Queensland University — —
PhD (Applied Physics) RMIT University, Melbourne PhD 28,205 USD
Bachelor in Science - EIS (Physics) University of Wollongong Bachelor's 33,984 USD
Master in Physics La Trobe University, Melbourne Master's 27,231 USD
Master of Research - Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences (Physics) University of Wollongong Master's 34,912 USD

Physics in Australia by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 7 27,352 USD 33,984 USD 33,984 USD
Master's 11 35,350 USD 54,810 USD 56,120 USD
PhD 5 34,293 USD 34,293 USD 56,120 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.

Universities for physics in Australia

Study Physics in Australia: common questions

How many physics programmes are there in Australia?
26 physics programmes at 9 universities in Australia are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a physics degree in Australia cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in physics in Australia is 54,810 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 35,350 USD and 56,120 USD per year.
Can I study physics in Australia in English?
Yes — 100% of the physics programmes in Australia in our catalogue are taught in English (26 of 26).
Are any of these physics programmes available online?
3 of the 26 programmes in Australia are delivered online or by distance learning.
Which degree level is cheapest for physics in Australia?
Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 33,984 USD per year, against 54,810 USD for master's programmes.

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