Study Nursing in Australia
173 programmes in nursing at 30 universities in Australia are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 28,305 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 28,305 USD and 30,346 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Nursing programmes
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Nursing in Australia by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48 | 26,073 USD | 27,174 USD | 29,452 USD |
| Master's | 79 | 28,305 USD | 28,305 USD | 30,346 USD |
| PhD | 8 | 24,775 USD | 34,375 USD | 36,403 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.
Specialisations within nursing
Universities for nursing in Australia
- Edith Cowan University (24)
- Flinders University (24)
- Charles Darwin University, Darwin (18)
- University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo (11)
- University of Wollongong (10)
- Australian Catholic University (9)
- The University of Sydney (7)
- Federation University Australia (6)
- Central Queensland University (6)
- Monash University, Clayton (5)
Study Nursing in Australia: common questions
- How many nursing programmes are there in Australia?
- 173 nursing programmes at 30 universities in Australia are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a nursing degree in Australia cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in nursing in Australia is 28,305 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 28,305 USD and 30,346 USD per year.
- Can I study nursing in Australia in English?
- Yes — 100% of the nursing programmes in Australia in our catalogue are taught in English (173 of 173).
- Are any of these nursing programmes available online?
- 16 of the 173 programmes in Australia are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for nursing in Australia?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 27,174 USD per year, against 28,305 USD for master's programmes.
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