Originally published July 2026. Last reviewed 3 July 2026.
Tuition fees for international students in Australia vary enormously depending on the university, location, and field of study. The median annual undergraduate fee for international students sits at approximately AUD 38,500, while postgraduate coursework averages around AUD 44,000. However, several TEQSA-registered universities charge significantly less — some as low as AUD 18,000 per year for undergraduate programmes.
All Australian universities that enrol international students must be registered with TEQSA (Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency) and listed on CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students). This means every institution on this list meets the same national quality standards, regardless of its fee level. (Source: TEQSA — teqsa.gov.au)
| University Tier | Annual Undergrad Fees (AUD) | Annual Postgrad Fees (AUD) | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group of Eight (Go8) | 40,000–55,000 | 42,000–60,000 | Melbourne, Sydney, ANU, UNSW |
| Mid-tier metro | 30,000–42,000 | 32,000–45,000 | UTS, RMIT, Macquarie, Deakin |
| Affordable regional | 18,000–28,000 | 20,000–30,000 | Federation, CQU, USQ, CSU, CDU |
Source: Individual university fee schedules (official websites). Fees are indicative annual ranges and vary by programme.
