Which Australian universities have lower tuition for an MS if I am an international student?
Charles Darwin University (about AUD 36,440 for IT and data science, AUD 41,552 for engineering) and Federation University Australia (about AUD 41,400 for technology masters, AUD 43,500 for engineering) list MS tuition of about AUD 36,000 to 44,000 a year, among the lower figures.
Some Australian universities charge comparatively less for an MS, with annual tuition starting from around AUD 28,000 to 40,000 (approx INR 18.70 L to 26.72 L), though specialised courses can cost more. The table below lists indicative ranges you can use to begin comparing. Always verify the figure for your own course on the official fee page.
Indicative annual tuition by university
| University | Approx annual tuition (AUD) | Popular MS fields |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Darwin University | 36,440 to 41,552 (approx INR 24.34 L to 27.75 L) | IT, Engineering, Data Science |
| Federation University Australia | 41,400 to 43,500 (approx INR 27.65 L to 29.05 L) | IT, Engineering, Business |
| University of Southern Queensland | 28,000 to 38,000 (approx INR 18.70 to 25.38 L) | Engineering, IT, Data Science |
| CQ University Australia | 28,000 to 38,000 (approx INR 18.70 to 25.38 L) | IT, Engineering, Business |
| University of the Sunshine Coast | 28,000 to 38,000 (approx INR 18.70 to 25.38 L) | IT, Engineering, Health |
| University of Tasmania | 30,000 to 42,000 (approx INR 20.04 to 28.05 L) | Engineering, IT, Science |
| Western Sydney University | 30,000 to 42,000 (approx INR 20.04 to 28.05 L) | IT, Engineering, Data Science |
| University of Canberra | 30,000 to 42,000 (approx INR 20.04 to 28.05 L) | IT, Engineering, Business |
| Flinders University | 30,000 to 45,000 (approx INR 20.04 to 30.06 L) | Data Science, Engineering, Biotechnology |
| Deakin University | 32,000 to 45,000 (approx INR 21.37 to 30.06 L) | IT, Data Science, Engineering |
How to judge real affordability
- Do not compare on tuition alone, because accommodation, transport and food can shift the total cost a lot.
- Fees depend on the programme, specialisation, study load and academic year.
- Exchange rates also change what the fee works out to in rupees.
- Scholarships and studying outside the most expensive cities can lower your spend.
My Advice
Build a one-page budget for each shortlisted university with tuition, rent, transport and food side by side, then compare the total. A cheaper fee in a pricier city can end up costing more than a mid-range fee elsewhere.
This information is available on: cdu.edu.au, federation.edu.au
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