Another factor that may come into consideration as you consider your options is the cost of your preferred course.University
Undergraduate Fees vary between the different universities so you will need to obtain further information from individual university websites or international offices. It is also a good idea to check if there are additional fees such as student amenities fees and book costs.
To provide a rough idea, the average fee for bachelor degrees is listed below. Fees shown are in Australian dollars and are for the whole degree.
|
Field of study |
Average international fee (Australian dollars) |
| Accounting |
$44 885 |
| Agriculture |
$57 932 |
| Architecture |
$66 662 |
| Built environment |
$58 956 |
| Business and management |
$45 363 |
| Communications |
$44 627 |
| Computing and IT |
$49 537 |
| Creative arts |
$44 697 |
| Dentistry |
$155 659 |
| Economics |
$45 561 |
| Education and training |
$49 225 |
| Engineering and technology |
$68 298 |
| Environmental studies |
$51 632 |
| Health services and support |
$53 930 |
| Humanities and social sciences |
$42 570 |
| Languages |
$43 287 |
| Law |
$82 614 |
| Mathematics |
$49 746 |
| Medicine |
$180 266 |
| Nursing |
$45 928 |
| Para-legal studies |
$43 533 |
| Pharmacy |
$80 060 |
| Psychology |
$49 317 |
| Rehabilitation |
$72 082 |
| Sciences |
$53 914 |
| Social work |
$54 473 |
| Sport and leisure |
$48 374 |
| Surveying |
$59 793 |
| Tourism and hospitality |
$46 921 |
| Veterinary science |
$164 150 |
These figures were taken from Hobsons Australia's The Good Universities Guide, 2006 edition.
Postgraduate fees There is a huge variation in the cost of postgraduate courses, even within set fields of study. This is due to differing course lengths and fee-setting methods. The average cost for each postgraduate qualification level is given below. This figure is only an average and the actual cost of your course could be lower or higher.
|
Qualification level |
Average cost (Australian dollars) |
| Graduate certificate |
$8 569 |
| Graduate diploma |
$16 303 |
| Masters degree by coursework |
$24 500 |
| Masters degree by research |
$31 000 |
| PhD by coursework |
$51 640 |
Technical education
Generally the cost for courses at technical and further education (TAFE) institutes is much lower, starting at around $500 per year. Once again the costs will vary depending upon where and what you are studying.
