Australian Skilled Visa Points Calculator

Subclass 189 / 190 / 491 — State Eligibility, Recommendations & University Fees

1 Age

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2 English Language Ability

Select your English test result level

3 Overseas Skilled Employment (in nominated occupation)

Select your overseas work experience

4 Australian Skilled Employment (in nominated occupation)

Select your Australian work experience

5 Educational Qualifications

Select your highest qualification

6 Australian Study Requirement

Have you studied in Australia?

7 Specialist Education Qualification

Do you have a STEM research degree from an Australian university?

8 Credentialled Community Language (NAATI CCL)

Do you hold a NAATI CCL credential?

9 Study in Regional Australia

Did you study at a regional institution?

10 Partner Skills

What is your partner's situation?

11 Professional Year in Australia

Have you completed a Professional Year?

Total Points

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State-by-State Nomination Requirements (2025-26)

Each state has its own occupation lists, residency requirements, and nomination processes.

New South Wales (NSW)

190 & 491

Key Requirements:

Occupation on NSW Skilled Occupation List or Regional Skills List
Minimum 65 points (including state nomination points)
Competent English
Positive skills assessment
Under 45 years of age

491 Pathways:

Pathway 1: Currently employed with regional NSW employer (6 months, same employer, TSMIT salary)
Pathway 2: Invitation-only by Investment NSW (occupation on Regional Skills List)
Pathway 3: Recent graduate from Regional NSW institution (bachelor+)

190: Direct invitation from SkillSelect. Highly competitive. Priority to health, education, ICT, infrastructure occupations.

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Victoria (VIC)

190 & 491

Key Requirements:

Occupation on eligible skilled occupation list
Minimum 65 points on EOI
Competent English (12 weeks validity remaining at nomination)
Submit Registration of Interest (ROI) and be selected
Commitment to living/working in Victoria

Onshore 190: Must live and work in Victoria. Employment does not need to be in nominated occupation.
Onshore 491: Must live and work in regional Victoria. Employment must be skilled and employer physically located in regional VIC.
Offshore: Eligible for both 190 and 491. Must commit to living in Victoria.
Priority sectors: Healthcare, Construction, Education, Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Research.

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Queensland (QLD)

190 & 491

Key Requirements:

Occupation on Queensland Onshore or Offshore Skills List
Minimum 65 points
Competent English
1+ year skilled employment in nominated/related occupation (offshore)

Onshore 190: Live and work in QLD for 9 months immediately before ROI. 20+ hrs/week in post-qualification role matching ANZSCO first 3 digits.
Onshore 491: Live and work in regional QLD for 6 months. Same work requirements.
Building & Construction: Special pathway with 3 months QLD work/residence.
Offshore: Must have 1+ year experience and be currently employed in nominated role.
Note: 2025-26 ROIs are currently closed. Check Migration Queensland for reopening.

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Western Australia (WA)

190 & 491

Key Requirements:

Occupation on WASMOL (General Stream) or Graduate Occupation List
Minimum 65 points (60 base + 5 for 190; 50 base + 15 for 491)
1+ year work experience in nominated/related occupation (last 10 years)
Full-time WA employment contract (6+ months remaining) - except building & construction

General Stream - Schedule 1 & 2: Requires employment contract. WA residents prioritized over interstate/offshore.
Graduate Stream: Cert III+ and 2+ years full-time WA study at CRICOS provider. No contract required.
Priority: WA residents - Interstate - Offshore.
Perth: Eligible for 190 (permanent residency, live anywhere in WA).
Regional WA: Bunbury, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Broome qualify for 491.
Nomination fee: AUD 200

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South Australia (SA)

190 & 491

Key Requirements:

Occupation on SA Skilled Occupation List
Minimum 65 points
Positive skills assessment + Competent English

Streams:

Skilled Employment: Live and work in SA. 12 months full-time (30+ hrs/week) in nominated occupation for 190. 6 months for 491.
SA Graduates: CRICOS course (46+ weeks), 75% completed in SA, lived in SA 1 year during study. 6 months post-graduation work.
Outer Regional: 9 months living and working in outer regional SA.
Offshore: 3+ years skilled employment in nominated occupation (last 5 years). Construction trades: 1 year (last 3 years).

Advantage: Less competitive than NSW/VIC. Lower cost of living in Adelaide.

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Tasmania (TAS)

190 & 491

Key Requirements:

Occupation on Tasmanian Skilled Occupation List
Minimum 65 points
Competent English

Pathways:

TSE (Skilled Employment): Working in TAS in nominated/related occupation. Salary thresholds apply ($57,000/yr or $28.85/hr for priority).
TSG (Graduate): Completed TAS qualification. Must have lived in TAS during study.
TER (Established Resident): Lived in TAS 2+ years (190) or 1+ year (491). Employment requirements apply.
Overseas: Health/Education job offer for 190; Invitation-only for 491.

Gold Priority: Health/allied health/teaching skills assessment + 6 months related work at $57,000+.
Settlement commitment: Live and work in TAS for at least 2 years.

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Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

190 & 491

Key Requirements:

Occupation on ACT Critical Skills List
Minimum 65 points on EOI
Submit Canberra Matrix and be selected
Competent English

Canberra Residents - 491: Live in Canberra 3+ months. Work in Canberra 13+ weeks (15+ hrs/week). Genuine position at award/market rate.
Canberra Residents - 190: Same as above plus higher Matrix score requirements.
Overseas: Occupation on Critical Skills List. 1+ year post-graduate work experience in nominated occupation (last 5 years). Must provide employment statement showing Canberra employability research.
Canberra Matrix: Points-based ranking system considering employment, education, ACT residence, economic contribution, English, and occupation demand.
Service fee: $300

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Northern Territory (NT)

190 & 491

Key Requirements:

Occupation on NT Migration Occupation List (NTMOL)
Minimum 65 points (before state nomination bonus)
Competent English
Positive skills assessment

Graduate Stream: 2+ years full-time study at NT institution. 6+ months living in NT after completion (190). Sustained employment efforts (491).
Resident Stream: 2+ years residence + 2+ years full-time employment (190). 1+ year residence + 6+ months employment (491).
Offshore: Generally 491 only. 2+ years post-qualification work experience (last 5 years). Must show genuine commitment and settlement funds.
Priority: Healthcare occupations receive priority processing. CDU graduates favored.
Nomination fee: $300. Settlement commitment: 3 years in NT.
Note: 2025-26 allocation exhausted. Check for 2026-27 reopening.

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Australian Universities by State - International Student Fees (2026)

Fees shown are annual tuition in AUD for international students. Living costs are additional (approx. AUD $21,000-$38,000/year depending on city). All figures are estimates - verify with the university directly.

New South Wales (NSW)

Sydney is Australia's most expensive student city. Major universities include Group of Eight members and affordable regional options.

University of Sydney (USyd)

Group of Eight | Sydney | QS Rank ~18

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$45,000 - $52,000	$44,000 - $50,000
Business / Commerce	$48,000 - $55,000	$50,000 - $61,000
Engineering / IT	$52,000 - $58,000	$50,000 - $58,000
Science	$48,000 - $55,000	$48,000 - $55,000
Health / Nursing	$45,000 - $55,000	$45,000 - $55,000
Medicine / Dentistry	$85,000 - $95,000	$80,000 - $90,000
Law	$48,000 - $55,000	$48,000 - $55,000
Education	$42,000 - $48,000	$42,000 - $48,000
MBA	-	$60,000 - $75,000

University of New South Wales (UNSW)

Group of Eight | Sydney | QS Rank ~19

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$42,000 - $50,000	$42,000 - $50,000
Business / Commerce	$48,000 - $55,000	$48,000 - $55,000
Engineering / IT	$50,000 - $58,000	$50,000 - $58,000
Science	$45,000 - $52,000	$45,000 - $52,000
Health / Nursing	$42,000 - $50,000	$42,000 - $50,000
Medicine / Dentistry	$80,000 - $87,000	$75,000 - $85,000
Law	$45,000 - $52,000	$45,000 - $52,000
Education	$40,000 - $45,000	$40,000 - $45,000
MBA	-	$75,000 - $87,000

University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Sydney | QS Rank ~88 | Strong in Design & Technology

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$35,000 - $42,000	$35,000 - $42,000
Business / Commerce	$40,000 - $46,000	$42,000 - $48,000
Engineering / IT	$42,000 - $48,000	$42,000 - $48,000
Science	$38,000 - $44,000	$38,000 - $44,000
Health / Nursing	$38,000 - $44,000	$38,000 - $44,000
Law	$40,000 - $46,000	$40,000 - $46,000
Education	$32,000 - $38,000	$32,000 - $38,000
MBA	-	$55,000 - $65,000

Macquarie University

Sydney | QS Rank ~130

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$34,000 - $40,000	$34,000 - $40,000
Business / Commerce	$38,000 - $44,000	$40,000 - $46,000
Engineering / IT	$40,000 - $46,000	$40,000 - $46,000
Science	$36,000 - $42,000	$36,000 - $42,000
Health / Nursing	$36,000 - $42,000	$36,000 - $42,000
Education	$30,000 - $36,000	$30,000 - $36,000
MBA	-	$50,000 - $58,000

Western Sydney University

Sydney (Western Suburbs) | QS Rank ~375 | Affordable

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Business / Commerce	$30,000 - $35,000	$30,000 - $35,000
Engineering / IT	$32,000 - $38,000	$32,000 - $38,000
Science	$30,000 - $35,000	$30,000 - $35,000
Health / Nursing	$30,000 - $35,000	$30,000 - $35,000
Education	$26,000 - $30,000	$26,000 - $30,000
MBA	-	$32,000 - $38,000

University of Wollongong (UOW)

Wollongong (Regional NSW) | QS Rank ~162

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$30,000 - $35,000	$30,000 - $35,000
Business / Commerce	$32,000 - $38,000	$32,000 - $38,000
Engineering / IT	$36,000 - $42,000	$36,000 - $42,000
Science	$32,000 - $38,000	$32,000 - $38,000
Health / Nursing	$32,000 - $38,000	$32,000 - $38,000
Education	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
MBA	-	$40,000 - $48,000

Charles Sturt University (CSU)

Regional NSW (Bathurst, Wagga Wagga, etc.) | Very Affordable

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$24,000 - $28,000	$26,000 - $30,000
Business / Commerce	$26,000 - $30,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Engineering / IT	$28,000 - $32,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Science	$26,000 - $30,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Health / Nursing	$28,000 - $32,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Education	$24,000 - $28,000	$26,000 - $30,000
MBA	-	$28,000 - $32,000

Southern Cross University (SCU)

Regional NSW & QLD (Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast)

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$24,000 - $28,000	$25,000 - $29,000
Business / Commerce	$26,000 - $30,000	$26,000 - $30,000
Engineering / IT	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Science	$26,000 - $30,000	$26,000 - $30,000
Health / Nursing	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Education	$24,000 - $28,000	$25,000 - $29,000
MBA	-	$28,000 - $32,000

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Multiple campuses (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane) | Affordable

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$25,000 - $30,000	$26,000 - $30,000
Business / Commerce	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Health / Nursing	$30,000 - $34,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Education	$24,000 - $28,000	$25,000 - $29,000
Social Work	$26,000 - $30,000	$26,000 - $30,000
MBA	-	$30,000 - $34,000

Victoria (VIC)

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital. Home to top-ranked universities and affordable regional options in Ballarat and Gippsland.

University of Melbourne

Group of Eight | Melbourne | QS Rank ~13

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$35,000 - $42,000	$35,000 - $42,000
Business / Commerce	$45,000 - $52,000	$48,000 - $55,000
Engineering / IT	$48,000 - $55,000	$48,000 - $55,000
Science	$42,000 - $50,000	$42,000 - $50,000
Health / Nursing	$38,000 - $45,000	$38,000 - $45,000
Medicine / Dentistry	$85,000 - $95,000	$80,000 - $90,000
Law	$42,000 - $50,000	$42,000 - $50,000
Education	$32,000 - $38,000	$32,000 - $38,000
MBA	-	$65,000 - $75,000

Monash University

Group of Eight | Melbourne | QS Rank ~37

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$35,000 - $42,000	$35,000 - $42,000
Business / Commerce	$42,000 - $48,000	$45,000 - $52,000
Engineering / IT	$45,000 - $52,000	$45,000 - $52,000
Science	$40,000 - $46,000	$40,000 - $46,000
Health / Nursing	$38,000 - $44,000	$38,000 - $44,000
Medicine / Dentistry	$80,000 - $90,000	$75,000 - $85,000
Law	$40,000 - $46,000	$40,000 - $46,000
Education	$32,000 - $36,000	$32,000 - $36,000
MBA	-	$60,000 - $70,000

RMIT University

Melbourne | QS Rank ~140 | Strong in Design & Technology

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Design	$34,000 - $40,000	$34,000 - $40,000
Business / Commerce	$36,000 - $42,000	$38,000 - $44,000
Engineering / IT	$38,000 - $44,000	$38,000 - $44,000
Science	$34,000 - $40,000	$34,000 - $40,000
Health / Nursing	$34,000 - $40,000	$34,000 - $40,000
Education	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
MBA	-	$45,000 - $52,000

Deakin University

Melbourne (Burwood) & Geelong (Regional) | QS Rank ~197

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$30,000 - $35,000	$30,000 - $35,000
Business / Commerce	$34,000 - $40,000	$34,000 - $40,000
Engineering / IT	$36,000 - $42,000	$36,000 - $42,000
Science	$32,000 - $38,000	$32,000 - $38,000
Health / Nursing	$32,000 - $38,000	$32,000 - $38,000
Education	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
MBA	-	$40,000 - $48,000

La Trobe University

Melbourne (Bundoora) & Regional VIC | QS Rank ~217

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$28,000 - $33,000	$28,000 - $33,000
Business / Commerce	$32,000 - $38,000	$32,000 - $38,000
Engineering / IT	$34,000 - $40,000	$34,000 - $40,000
Science	$30,000 - $35,000	$30,000 - $35,000
Health / Nursing	$30,000 - $35,000	$30,000 - $35,000
Education	$26,000 - $30,000	$26,000 - $30,000
MBA	-	$38,000 - $44,000

Swinburne University of Technology

Melbourne (Hawthorn) | QS Rank ~285 | Strong in STEM

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Business / Commerce	$32,000 - $36,000	$32,000 - $36,000
Engineering / IT	$34,000 - $40,000	$34,000 - $40,000
Science	$30,000 - $34,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Design / Media	$30,000 - $34,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Education	$26,000 - $30,000	$26,000 - $30,000
MBA	-	$38,000 - $44,000

Federation University Australia (FedUni)

Ballarat, Gippsland, Berwick (Regional VIC) | Very Affordable

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$22,000 - $26,000	$24,000 - $28,000
Business / Commerce	$24,000 - $28,000	$26,000 - $30,000
Engineering / IT	$26,000 - $30,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Science	$24,000 - $28,000	$26,000 - $30,000
Health / Nursing	$26,000 - $30,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Education	$22,000 - $26,000	$24,000 - $28,000
MBA	-	$28,000 - $32,000

Victoria University (VU)

Melbourne (Footscray) | Affordable | Block Model Teaching

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$26,000 - $30,000	$26,000 - $30,000
Business / Commerce	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Engineering / IT	$30,000 - $34,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Science	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Health / Nursing	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Education	$24,000 - $28,000	$24,000 - $28,000
MBA	-	$30,000 - $34,000

Queensland (QLD)

Brisbane and the Gold Coast offer warm weather and lower living costs than Sydney/Melbourne. Strong options for engineering, health, and tourism.

University of Queensland (UQ)

Group of Eight | Brisbane | QS Rank ~43

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$32,000 - $38,000	$32,000 - $38,000
Business / Commerce	$40,000 - $46,000	$42,000 - $48,000
Engineering / IT	$44,000 - $50,000	$44,000 - $50,000
Science	$38,000 - $44,000	$38,000 - $44,000
Health / Nursing	$36,000 - $42,000	$36,000 - $42,000
Medicine / Dentistry	$75,000 - $85,000	$70,000 - $80,000
Law	$38,000 - $44,000	$38,000 - $44,000
Education	$30,000 - $34,000	$30,000 - $34,000
MBA	-	$55,000 - $65,000

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Brisbane | QS Rank ~189 | Strong in IT & Creative Industries

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$30,000 - $34,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Business / Commerce	$34,000 - $40,000	$34,000 - $40,000
Engineering / IT	$36,000 - $42,000	$36,000 - $42,000
Science	$32,000 - $38,000	$32,000 - $38,000
Health / Nursing	$32,000 - $38,000	$32,000 - $38,000
Education	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
MBA	-	$42,000 - $48,000

Griffith University

Brisbane & Gold Coast | QS Rank ~243 | Strong in Health & Tourism

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Business / Commerce	$32,000 - $36,000	$32,000 - $36,000
Engineering / IT	$34,000 - $40,000	$34,000 - $40,000
Science	$30,000 - $34,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Health / Nursing	$30,000 - $34,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Education	$26,000 - $30,000	$26,000 - $30,000
MBA	-	$38,000 - $44,000

James Cook University (JCU)

Townsville & Cairns (Regional QLD) | QS Rank ~416 | Marine & Tropical Science

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$26,000 - $30,000	$26,000 - $30,000
Business / Commerce	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Engineering / IT	$30,000 - $34,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Science / Marine Biology	$30,000 - $34,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Health / Nursing	$30,000 - $34,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Education	$26,000 - $30,000	$26,000 - $30,000
MBA	-	$32,000 - $36,000

University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

Sunshine Coast (Regional QLD) | Very Affordable | Modern Campus

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$24,000 - $28,000	$24,000 - $28,000
Business / Commerce	$26,000 - $30,000	$26,000 - $30,000
Engineering / IT	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Science	$26,000 - $30,000	$26,000 - $30,000
Health / Nursing	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Education	$24,000 - $28,000	$24,000 - $28,000
MBA	-	$28,000 - $32,000

University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ)

Toowoomba (Regional QLD) | Affordable | Strong in Online Education

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$24,000 - $28,000	$24,000 - $28,000
Business / Commerce	$26,000 - $30,000	$26,000 - $30,000
Engineering / IT	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Science	$26,000 - $30,000	$26,000 - $30,000
Health / Nursing	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Education	$24,000 - $28,000	$24,000 - $28,000
MBA	-	$28,000 - $32,000

Central Queensland University (CQU)

Rockhampton, Brisbane, Sydney | Very Affordable | Multi-campus

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$24,000 - $28,000	$26,000 - $30,000
Business / Commerce	$26,000 - $30,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Engineering / IT	$28,000 - $32,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Science	$26,000 - $30,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Health / Nursing	$28,000 - $32,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Education	$24,000 - $28,000	$26,000 - $30,000
MBA	-	$30,000 - $34,000

Bond University

Gold Coast | Private | Accelerated Degrees (2 years)

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$38,000 - $42,000	$38,000 - $42,000
Business / Commerce	$42,000 - $48,000	$42,000 - $48,000
Engineering / IT	$44,000 - $50,000	$44,000 - $50,000
Science	$40,000 - $44,000	$40,000 - $44,000
Health / Medicine	$60,000 - $70,000	$55,000 - $65,000
Law	$42,000 - $48,000	$42,000 - $48,000
MBA	-	$55,000 - $65,000

Western Australia (WA)

Perth offers a relaxed lifestyle with strong mining and engineering industries. Regional campuses in Bunbury and Geraldton offer lower costs.

University of Western Australia (UWA)

Group of Eight | Perth | QS Rank ~77

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$34,000 - $40,000	$34,000 - $40,000
Business / Commerce	$40,000 - $46,000	$42,000 - $48,000
Engineering / IT	$42,000 - $48,000	$42,000 - $48,000
Science	$38,000 - $44,000	$38,000 - $44,000
Health / Nursing	$36,000 - $42,000	$36,000 - $42,000
Medicine / Dentistry	$75,000 - $85,000	$70,000 - $80,000
Law	$38,000 - $44,000	$38,000 - $44,000
Education	$30,000 - $34,000	$30,000 - $34,000
MBA	-	$55,000 - $65,000

Curtin University

Perth | QS Rank ~174 | Strong in Mining & Engineering

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Business / Commerce	$32,000 - $36,000	$32,000 - $36,000
Engineering / IT	$34,000 - $40,000	$34,000 - $40,000
Science	$30,000 - $34,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Health / Nursing	$30,000 - $34,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Education	$26,000 - $30,000	$26,000 - $30,000
MBA	-	$40,000 - $46,000

Murdoch University

Perth | QS Rank ~431 | Strong in Veterinary & Environmental Science

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$26,000 - $30,000	$26,000 - $30,000
Business / Commerce	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Engineering / IT	$30,000 - $34,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Science / Veterinary	$30,000 - $34,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Health / Nursing	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Education	$24,000 - $28,000	$24,000 - $28,000
MBA	-	$34,000 - $40,000

Edith Cowan University (ECU)

Perth & Bunbury (Regional) | QS Rank ~529 | Affordable

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$24,000 - $28,000	$24,000 - $28,000
Business / Commerce	$26,000 - $30,000	$26,000 - $30,000
Engineering / IT	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Science	$26,000 - $30,000	$26,000 - $30,000
Health / Nursing	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Performing Arts	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Education	$24,000 - $28,000	$24,000 - $28,000
MBA	-	$30,000 - $34,000

South Australia (SA)

Adelaide is one of Australia's most affordable capital cities. Strong in health, defence, and wine industry research. Regional campuses offer extra post-study work rights.

University of Adelaide

Group of Eight | Adelaide | QS Rank ~82

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$34,000 - $40,000	$34,000 - $40,000
Business / Commerce	$40,000 - $46,000	$42,000 - $48,000
Engineering / IT	$42,000 - $48,000	$42,000 - $48,000
Science	$38,000 - $44,000	$38,000 - $44,000
Health / Nursing	$36,000 - $42,000	$36,000 - $42,000
Medicine / Dentistry	$75,000 - $85,000	$70,000 - $80,000
Law	$38,000 - $44,000	$38,000 - $44,000
Education	$30,000 - $34,000	$30,000 - $34,000
MBA	-	$55,000 - $65,000

University of South Australia (UniSA)

Adelaide | QS Rank ~326 | Strong in Business & Health

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$26,000 - $30,000	$26,000 - $30,000
Business / Commerce	$30,000 - $34,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Engineering / IT	$32,000 - $36,000	$32,000 - $36,000
Science	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Health / Nursing	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Education	$24,000 - $28,000	$24,000 - $28,000
MBA	-	$38,000 - $44,000

Flinders University

Adelaide | QS Rank ~336 | Strong in Medicine & Nursing

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$26,000 - $30,000	$26,000 - $30,000
Business / Commerce	$30,000 - $34,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Engineering / IT	$32,000 - $36,000	$32,000 - $36,000
Science	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Health / Nursing	$30,000 - $34,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Medicine	$70,000 - $80,000	$65,000 - $75,000
Education	$24,000 - $28,000	$24,000 - $28,000
MBA	-	$38,000 - $44,000

Tasmania (TAS)

Hobart is Australia's most affordable capital city for students. Strong in marine science, agriculture, and Antarctic research. 2+ years of study here qualifies for regional visa benefits.

University of Tasmania (UTAS)

Hobart, Launceston, Burnie | QS Rank ~293 | Affordable

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$24,000 - $28,000	$26,000 - $30,000
Business / Commerce	$26,000 - $30,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Engineering / IT	$28,000 - $32,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Science / Marine Biology	$28,000 - $32,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Health / Nursing	$28,000 - $32,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Medicine	$70,000 - $80,000	$65,000 - $75,000
Law	$28,000 - $32,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Education	$24,000 - $28,000	$26,000 - $30,000
MBA	-	$32,000 - $38,000
Agriculture	$28,000 - $32,000	$30,000 - $34,000

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Canberra is Australia's capital with a planned city layout. Home to the national university and strong public policy, law, and science programs.

Australian National University (ANU)

Group of Eight | Canberra | QS Rank ~30 | Australia's #1

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$38,000 - $44,000	$38,000 - $44,000
Business / Commerce	$44,000 - $50,000	$46,000 - $52,000
Engineering / IT	$46,000 - $52,000	$46,000 - $52,000
Science	$42,000 - $48,000	$42,000 - $48,000
Health / Nursing	$40,000 - $46,000	$40,000 - $46,000
Law	$42,000 - $48,000	$42,000 - $48,000
Public Policy / International Relations	$38,000 - $44,000	$38,000 - $44,000
Education	$34,000 - $38,000	$34,000 - $38,000
MBA	-	$60,000 - $70,000

University of Canberra (UC)

Canberra | QS Rank ~403 | Affordable | Strong in Education & Health

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$26,000 - $30,000	$26,000 - $30,000
Business / Commerce	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Engineering / IT	$30,000 - $34,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Science	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Health / Nursing	$28,000 - $32,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Education	$24,000 - $28,000	$24,000 - $28,000
MBA	-	$34,000 - $40,000

Northern Territory (NT)

Darwin offers a tropical lifestyle, lower living costs, and strong Indigenous and environmental research. CDU graduates receive priority for NT state nomination.

Charles Darwin University (CDU)

Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine | Very Affordable | Regional Benefits

Course	Bachelor (AUD/yr)	Master (AUD/yr)
Arts / Humanities	$24,000 - $28,000	$26,000 - $30,000
Business / Commerce	$26,000 - $30,000	$28,000 - $32,000
Engineering / IT	$28,000 - $32,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Science / Environmental	$28,000 - $32,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Health / Nursing	$28,000 - $32,000	$30,000 - $34,000
Education	$24,000 - $28,000	$26,000 - $30,000
Indigenous Studies	$24,000 - $28,000	$26,000 - $30,000
MBA	-	$30,000 - $34,000

Quick Comparison: Average Fees by State (AUD/year)

State	Undergraduate Range	Postgraduate Range	Living Costs/yr
NSW	$25,000 - $60,000	$30,000 - $70,000	$29,000 - $38,000
VIC	$25,000 - $55,000	$30,000 - $65,000	$25,000 - $35,000
QLD	$20,000 - $50,000	$25,000 - $60,000	$22,000 - $32,000
WA	$23,000 - $48,000	$27,000 - $58,000	$22,000 - $30,000
SA	$20,000 - $45,000	$25,000 - $55,000	$20,000 - $28,000
TAS	$20,000 - $40,000	$24,000 - $50,000	$18,000 - $26,000
ACT	$25,000 - $50,000	$28,000 - $55,000	$24,000 - $32,000
NT	$22,000 - $42,000	$25,000 - $48,000	$20,000 - $28,000

Note: Medicine, Dentistry, and MBA programs are significantly more expensive across all states. Regional campuses typically charge 10-20% less than city campuses for the same university. All fees are indicative for 2026 intake.

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only. Points requirements, occupation lists, state nomination policies, and university fees are subject to change by the Australian Department of Home Affairs, respective state/territory governments, and individual universities. Always verify with official sources before making decisions. University fees shown are estimates for 2026 intake and may vary by specific program and campus.