Guide · updated September 2026
Cheapest Universities in Australia
We compared 156 universities in Australia — typical tuition is ₹8.46 L a year.
Universities156
Typical tuition₹8.46 Lmedian, per year
Tuition range₹1.6 L – ₹32.4 Llowest course fee
Cities47
Quick verdict
Which one is best depends on what you measure — here is the leader on each.
Top 24 — Cheapest Universities in Australia
Ordered by lowest published tuition.
Kent Institute of Business and Technology
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
from ₹1.91 L/yrTuition
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Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
from ₹3.33 L/yrTuition
14Courses
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Charles Darwin University - Melbourne Campus
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
from ₹3.33 L/yrTuition
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Western Sydney University
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
from ₹3.5 L/yrTuition
12Courses
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Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
from ₹3.58 L/yrTuition
15Courses
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Charles Sturt University - Sydney Campus
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
from ₹3.9 L/yrTuition
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University of South Australia
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
from ₹4.1 L/yrTuition
7Courses
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At a glance
The first 8 side by side.
| University | City | World rank | Tuition from | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAFE Queensland | South Bank | — | ₹1.6 L | — |
| Kent Institute of Business and Technology | Sydney, New South Wales | — | ₹1.91 L | — |
| TAFE Gold Coast | Gold Coast, Queensland | — | ₹2.2 L | — |
| Box Hill Institute of TAFE | Melbourne, Victoria | — | ₹2.37 L | — |
| Victoria University | Melbourne, Victoria | — | ₹2.6 L | 4 |
| TAFE Queensland SkillsTech | Brisbane Queensland | — | ₹2.94 L | — |
| Australia Institute of Business and Technology | Brisbane | — | ₹3.1 L | — |
| RMIT University | Melbourne, Victoria | — | ₹3.2 L | 29 |
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best cheapest universities in Australia?
Based on the current catalogue, the leading options here are TAFE Queensland, Kent Institute of Business and Technology, TAFE Gold Coast, Box Hill Institute of TAFE, Victoria University. Universities with a Times Higher Education world rank are listed first, then the rest by number of courses offered.
How much does it cost to study in Australia?
Across 156 universities with published fees, the typical (median) lowest tuition is about ₹8.46 L a year, ranging from ₹1.6 L to ₹32.4 L. Living costs are extra.
Which is the cheapest university in Australia?
TAFE Queensland has the lowest published tuition in this list. Courses from ₹1.6 L a year.
How many universities are covered?
156 universities match this guide; the top 24 are shown.
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