Oceania
Cost of Studying in Australia: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international bachelor's students in Australia is 29,456 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 22,010 USD and 39,299 USD. These figures are computed from 4,996 programs at 49 universities in Australia listed in the Global Admissions catalog; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as the catalog changes
Tuition in Australia by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
| Degree | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 22,010 USD | 29,456 USD | 39,299 USD | 1,862 |
| Master's | 24,331 USD | 30,005 USD | 39,225 USD | 1,150 |
| PhD | 25,016 USD | 31,612 USD | 46,915 USD | 104 |
Cheapest degree programs in Australia
The lowest published international tuition in our Australia catalog right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Leadership for Development | University of Melbourne | Master's | 3,893 USD |
| Master in Contemporary Art | University of Melbourne | Master's | 4,237 USD |
| Bachelor in Education (Early Childhood) | University of Southern Queensland | Bachelor's | 4,736 USD |
| Bachelor in Education (Secondary) | University of Southern Queensland | Bachelor's | 4,736 USD |
| Bachelor in Education (Primary) | University of Southern Queensland | Bachelor's | 4,736 USD |
| Bachelor in Early Childhood | University of Southern Queensland | Bachelor's | 4,736 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Australia?
Yes — 4,996 of the 4,996 degree programs in our Australia catalog (100%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Australia accept international students?
49 universities in Australia list programs open to international applicants in the Global Admissions catalog as of July 17, 2026.
Is Australia affordable for international students?
A quarter of bachelor's programs in Australia charge 22,010 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 3,893 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 4,996 degree programs that 49 universities in Australia list in the Global Admissions catalog, as of July 17, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions catalog data, July 17, 2026".