Adelaide, Australia
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Adelaide University tuition for international students is program-specific and charged per academic year (two semesters unless noted). The 2026 figures below are approximate annual estimates for tuition only. INR values are approximate (around ₹55 per AUD 1).
| Course Level | Tuition Fee (AUD/year) | Approx. in INR |
|---|---|---|
|
Undergraduate (Bachelor's) |
AUD 38,000 – 55,000 |
₹20.9L – ₹30.3L |
|
Postgraduate Coursework (Master's) |
AUD 38,000 – 52,000 |
₹20.9L – ₹28.6L |
|
MBA (Adelaide Business School) |
AUD 50,000 – 60,000 |
₹27.5L – ₹33.0L |
|
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) |
AUD 500 – 700 per year (single cover) |
₹27K – ₹38K |
Tuition is the largest cost and varies by program, so confirm your specific program on Adelaide University's official fee calculator.
International tuition rises with discipline, with health, engineering and science programs at the higher end and arts and business slightly lower. All figures are indicative annual international tuition.
| Popular Programme | Level | Tuition Fee (AUD/year) | Approx. in INR |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Business / Management |
Bachelor's / Master's |
AUD 40,000 – 50,000 |
₹22.0L – ₹27.5L |
|
Computer Science / IT |
Bachelor's / Master's |
AUD 42,000 – 52,000 |
₹23.1L – ₹28.6L |
|
Engineering |
Bachelor's |
AUD 45,000 – 55,000 |
₹24.8L – ₹30.3L |
|
Data Science / AI & Machine Learning |
Master's |
AUD 45,000 – 52,000 |
₹24.8L – ₹28.6L |
|
MBA |
Postgraduate |
AUD 50,000 – 60,000 |
₹27.5L – ₹33.0L |
|
Health / Medical Sciences |
Bachelor's / Master's |
AUD 48,000 – 60,000+ |
₹26.4L – ₹33.0L+ |
Adelaide is one of Australia's most affordable major cities cheaper than Sydney or Melbourne for rent, transport and groceries. The estimates below are a monthly guide; accommodation is the largest variable, with purpose-built student housing offering an all-inclusive option.
| Expense | Estimated Monthly Cost (AUD) | Approx. in INR |
|---|---|---|
|
Accommodation (off-campus rent / share) |
AUD 1,000 – 1,500 |
₹55K – ₹83K |
|
Food and groceries |
AUD 400 – 600 |
₹22K – ₹33K |
|
Transport (concession MetroCARD) |
AUD 60 – 120 |
₹3K – ₹7K |
|
Utilities & internet (off-campus) |
AUD 150 – 250 |
₹8K – ₹14K |
|
Mobile and phone |
AUD 40 – 60 |
₹2K – ₹3K |
|
Personal and leisure |
AUD 150 – 300 |
₹8K – ₹17K |
|
Estimated total |
AUD 1,800 – 2,800 |
₹1.0L – ₹1.5L |
For a student visa (Subclass 500), the Australian Government requires proof of access to at least AUD 29,710 per year for living costs, separate from tuition. A full year's living expenses in Adelaide typically run around AUD 22,000 – 30,000 beyond tuition.
| Cost | Detail |
|---|---|
|
Application fee |
AUD 150, non-refundable, paid with your application. |
|
Tuition deposit |
A part-tuition deposit (often one semester) is required to confirm your offer and receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). |
|
OSHC |
Overseas Student Health Cover is mandatory for the full visa period, paid upfront before the visa is granted (around AUD 500 – 700/year for single cover). |
|
Student visa (Subclass 500) |
Application fee around AUD 1,600, plus proof of funds (AUD 29,710/year living costs) and biometrics/health checks at the visa stage. |
|
Accommodation deposit |
A bond or upfront payment is required for off-campus or student accommodation. |
|
Books & supplies |
Roughly AUD 500 – 1,000 per year, varying by program. |
Adelaide University charges tuition by semester, with a deposit required to confirm an offer and receive a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE); the balance is due by the date on your invoice. Fees appear in your student finance account, and a standard full-time load is 48 units per year. International students must pay the deposit to secure enrolment, and OSHC must be paid before the visa is granted. Fees are subject to annual indexation, so later years may cost slightly more than the first.
Adelaide University awards eligible international students automatic merit-based tuition reductions, which lower the headline fee for the whole degree. Combined across the program, this meaningfully reduces total cost for most students.
| Scholarship | Reduction | You Pay (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
|
Adelaide Merit Scholarship (automatic, eligible students) |
15% of tuition |
Headline fee minus 15% |
|
Global Citizens / Merit (academic merit) |
15% – 30% of tuition |
Headline fee reduced by 15% – 30% |
|
Global Academic Excellence (top performers) |
Up to 50% of tuition |
Headline fee reduced by up to 50% |
|
Research scholarships (AURS / RTPS, for HDR) |
100% tuition waiver + stipend |
Fully funded for eligible research students |
The merit scholarships are assessed at the time of offer for eligible students; higher academic results unlock larger reductions, and research applicants are considered through competitive merit rounds.
A rough all-in estimate for year one (tuition plus 12 months of living):
| Programme | Tuition (AUD) | + Living (approx. 12 months) | Approx. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Undergraduate (Bachelor's) |
AUD 38,000 – 55,000 |
AUD 25,000 |
AUD 63,000 – 80,000 (₹34.7L – ₹44.0L) |
|
Postgraduate (Master's) |
AUD 38,000 – 52,000 |
AUD 25,000 |
AUD 63,000 – 77,000 (₹34.7L – ₹42.4L) |
|
MBA |
AUD 50,000 – 60,000 |
AUD 25,000 |
AUD 75,000 – 85,000 (₹41.3L – ₹46.8L) |
Excludes visa, travel, OSHC and one-off setup costs; reduces with a merit scholarship and any part-time earnings (international students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during study).
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