Perth, Western Australia
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UWA tuition for international students is program-specific and charged per academic year. 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 – 49,000 |
₹20.9L – ₹27.0L |
|
Postgraduate Coursework (Master's) |
AUD 35,000 – 52,000 |
₹19.3L – ₹28.6L |
|
MBA |
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 using UWA'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Commerce / Business |
Bachelor's / Master's |
AUD 40,000 – 50,000 |
₹22.0L – ₹27.5L |
|
Computer Science / Data Science |
Bachelor's / Master's |
AUD 42,000 – 52,000 |
₹23.1L – ₹28.6L |
|
Engineering |
Bachelor's / Master's |
AUD 44,000 – 52,000 |
₹24.2L – ₹28.6L |
|
MBA |
Postgraduate |
AUD 50,000 – 60,000 |
₹27.5L – ₹33.0L |
|
Biomedical / Health Sciences |
Bachelor's / Master's |
AUD 45,000 – 60,000+ |
₹24.8L – ₹33.0L+ |
|
Arts / Social Sciences |
Bachelor's |
AUD 38,000 – 44,000 |
₹20.9L – ₹24.2L |
Perth is one of Australia's most affordable capital cities, students typically save AUD 800–1,200 a month compared with Sydney or Melbourne. 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 900 – 1,500 |
₹50K – ₹83K |
|
Food and groceries |
AUD 400 – 600 |
₹22K – ₹33K |
|
Transport (Tertiary SmartRider concession) |
AUD 60 – 130 |
₹3K – ₹7K |
|
Utilities & internet (off-campus) |
AUD 100 – 200 |
₹6K – ₹11K |
|
Mobile and phone |
AUD 40 – 60 |
₹2K – ₹3K |
|
Personal and leisure |
AUD 150 – 300 |
₹8K – ₹17K |
|
Estimated total |
AUD 1,650 – 2,800 |
₹0.9L – ₹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 Perth 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; UWA's preferred provider is Medibank). |
|
Student visa (Subclass 500) |
Application charges around AUD 2,000 (from July 2025), plus proof of funds (AUD 29,710/year living costs) and the Genuine Student (GS) statement. |
|
Accommodation bond |
A bond plus advance rent is required for off-campus or private rental (often around four weeks' rent). |
|
Books & supplies |
Roughly AUD 500 – 1,000 per year, varying by program. |
UWA charges international tuition per year, calculated per credit point at a rate set for your enrolled course, with a deposit required to confirm your offer and receive a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). The balance is due by the date on your invoice, and fees appear in your student finance account. International students must pay the deposit to secure enrolment, and OSHC must be paid before the visa is granted. Fees are reviewed annually, so later years may cost slightly more than the first.
UWA awards eligible international students automatic merit-based scholarships, which lower the headline fee across the degree. Combined over the program, this meaningfully reduces total cost for most students.
| Scholarship | Reduction | You Pay (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
|
UWA Global Excellence Scholarship |
Up to AUD 48,000 (UG, over 4 years) / AUD 24,000 (PG, over 2 years) |
Headline fee reduced across the degree |
|
UWA Global Standout Scholarship (country-specific) |
AUD 5,000 per year (up to AUD 20,000 UG / AUD 10,000 PG) |
Headline fee reduced by AUD 5,000/year |
|
UWA International Excellence Award (one-off) |
AUD 50,000 one-off (top achievers, Semester 1) |
Large one-off reduction in first-year cost |
|
Postgraduate Research Scholarships (HDR) |
Tuition support + living stipend |
Fully or largely funded for eligible research students |
Most awards are assessed automatically at the time of offer; 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 – 49,000 |
AUD 25,000 |
AUD 63,000 – 74,000 (₹34.7L – ₹40.7L) |
|
Postgraduate (Master's) |
AUD 35,000 – 52,000 |
AUD 25,000 |
AUD 60,000 – 77,000 (₹33.0L – ₹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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