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Cheapest Masters Degree (Research) courses in Australia for international students

Data updated: 1 July 2026

There are 842 Masters Degree (Research) courses available to international students across 60 providers in Australia, with the cheapest tuition starting at $28,320 per year. All fees are indicative figures sourced directly from the CRICOS register and may vary — always confirm costs with the provider before enrolling.

From$28,320/ year
842Masters Degree (Research) courses
#CourseProviderTuition fee
1Master of TheologyMasters Degree (Research) · Toowong, Burwood +6Australian University of Theology Limited$28,320
2Master of PhilosophyMasters Degree (Research) · East Melbourne, Parkville +3University of Divinity$30,456
3Master of Engineering (Research)Masters Degree (Research) · BrisbaneQueensland University of Technology (QUT)$31,300
4Master of Research PracticeMasters Degree (Research) · Melbourne, Footscray +2Victoria University$32,600
5Master of Research PracticeMasters Degree (Research) · Melbourne, Footscray +2Victoria University$32,600
6Master of PhilosophyMasters Degree (Research) · North RydeAustralian University College of Divinity Ltd$32,760
7Master of Philosophy (Arts and Education)Masters Degree (Research) · Thurgoona, Bathurst +4Charles Sturt University (CSU)$33,120
8Master of Philosophy (Innovation)Masters Degree (Research) · ArmidaleUniversity of New England$34,800
9Master of Research in BusinessMasters Degree (Research) · Macquarie UniversityMacquarie University (Macquarie)$35,900
10Master of Education and Professional Studies ResearchMasters Degree (Research) · Mt Gravatt, Nathan +1Griffith University$36,000
11Master of Philosophy - Victorian College of ArtsMasters Degree (Research) · SouthbankThe University of Melbourne (UniMelb)$36,832
12Master of TheologyMasters Degree (Research) · NewtownMoore Theological College Council$37,500
13Master of PhilosophyMasters Degree (Research) · Paramatta, MelbourneAlphacrucis University College Limited$37,800
14Master of Advanced Social Work (Research)Masters Degree (Research) · CrawleyThe University of Western Australia (UWA)$38,400
15Master of Music (Research)Masters Degree (Research) · CrawleyThe University of Western Australia (UWA)$38,400
16Master of Research in ArtsMasters Degree (Research) · Macquarie UniversityMacquarie University (Macquarie)$38,600
17Master of ArtsMasters Degree (Research) · BallaratFederation University Australia$40,950
18Master of Philosophy (Monash - Southeast)Masters Degree (Research) · Clayton, MelbourneMonash University (Monash)$41,200
19Master of Applied ScienceMasters Degree (Research) · Geelong, BurwoodDeakin University (Deakin)$44,000
20Master of Business (Research)Masters Degree (Research) · Pennant HillsExcelsia University College$44,000
21Master of Education ResearchMasters Degree (Research) · Pennant HillsExcelsia University College$44,000
22Master of Education Research (STEM)Masters Degree (Research) · Pennant HillsExcelsia University College$44,000
23Master of BusinessMasters Degree (Research) · Ballarat, Berwick +2Federation University Australia$44,250
24Master of Arts (Research)Masters Degree (Research) · Ballarat, Berwick +1Federation University Australia$44,250
25Master of Mathematical SciencesMasters Degree (Research) · Ballarat, Berwick +1Federation University Australia$44,250
26Master of ComputingMasters Degree (Research) · Ballarat, Berwick +2Federation University Australia$44,250
27Master of EducationMasters Degree (Research) · Ballarat, Berwick +1Federation University Australia$44,250
28Master of NursingMasters Degree (Research) · Ballarat, Berwick +2Federation University Australia$44,250
29Master of Health ResearchMasters Degree (Research) · Ballarat, Berwick +2Federation University Australia$44,250
30Master of Applied ScienceMasters Degree (Research) · Geelong, BurwoodDeakin University (Deakin)$46,400
31Master of Arts ManagementMasters Degree (Research) · The RocksThe Australian Institute of Music Limited$48,510
32Master of Science (thesis and coursework)Masters Degree (Research) · CrawleyThe University of Western Australia (UWA)$48,600
33Master of Pathology (Thesis and Coursework)Masters Degree (Research) · CrawleyThe University of Western Australia (UWA)$49,300
34Master of Research in Medicine, Health and Human SciencesMasters Degree (Research) · Macquarie UniversityMacquarie University (Macquarie)$49,500
35Master of Research in Science and EngineeringMasters Degree (Research) · Macquarie UniversityMacquarie University (Macquarie)$49,500
36Master of Applied Science (Biological Science)Masters Degree (Research) · Ballarat, BerwickFederation University Australia$49,950
37Master of Science (ES&M)Masters Degree (Research) · Coffs HarbourSouthern Cross University (SCU)$50,000
38Master of Education (Research)Masters Degree (Research) · MurdochMurdoch University (Murdoch)$50,690
39Master of Education (Research)Masters Degree (Research) · CamperdownThe University of Sydney$51,900
40Master of BusinessMasters Degree (Research) · —Southern Cross University (SCU)$52,000
41Master of Social Work (Qualifying)Masters Degree (Research) · Melbourne, Perth +2Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd$52,400
42Master of ICT ResearchMasters Degree (Research) · MelbourneMelbourne Institute of Technology Pty Ltd$53,280
43Master of Business ResearchMasters Degree (Research) · MelbourneMelbourne Institute of Technology Pty Ltd$53,280
44Master of ICT ResearchMasters Degree (Research) · SydneyMelbourne Institute of Technology Pty Ltd$53,280
45Master of Business ResearchMasters Degree (Research) · SydneyMelbourne Institute of Technology Pty Ltd$53,280
46Master of Sport Management (Research)Masters Degree (Research) · BruceUniversity of Canberra$53,600
47Master of Applied ScienceMasters Degree (Research) · Ballarat, Berwick +1Federation University Australia$54,000
48Master of Applied Science (Psychology)Masters Degree (Research) · Ballarat, Berwick +1Federation University Australia$54,000
49Master of Engineering ScienceMasters Degree (Research) · Ballarat, Berwick +1Federation University Australia$54,000
50Master of Human MovementMasters Degree (Research) · BallaratFederation University Australia$54,000
51Accelerated Research Masters with TrainingMasters Degree (Research) · MurdochMurdoch University (Murdoch)$54,765
52Master of Research for PracticeMasters Degree (Research) · Bedford Park, AdelaideFlinders University$54,953
53Master of Medical ResearchMasters Degree (Research) · SouthportGriffith University$55,500
54Research Masters with TrainingMasters Degree (Research) · MurdochMurdoch University (Murdoch)$55,800
55Master of Business ResearchMasters Degree (Research) · Redfern, MelbourneAustralian Campus Management Pty Ltd$56,000
56Master of Business ResearchMasters Degree (Research) · CoburgAustralian School of Business Pty Ltd$56,000
57Master of Health and Medical ResearchMasters Degree (Research) · SouthportGriffith University$56,250
58Master of Health and Clinical ResearchMasters Degree (Research) · Bedford ParkFlinders University$56,300
59Master of EducationMasters Degree (Research) · Joondalup, Mt LawleyEdith Cowan University$56,475
60Master of PhilosophyMasters Degree (Research) · Ballarat, BerwickFederation University Australia$59,000
61Master of PhilosophyMasters Degree (Research) · Ballarat, Berwick +1Federation University Australia$59,000
62Master of PhilosophyMasters Degree (Research) · Ballarat, BerwickFederation University Australia$59,000
63Master of PhilosophyMasters Degree (Research) · Ballarat, Berwick +1Federation University Australia$59,000
64Master of PhilosophyMasters Degree (Research) · Ballarat, Berwick +1Federation University Australia$59,000
65Master of PhilosophyMasters Degree (Research) · Ballarat, Berwick +1Federation University Australia$59,000
66Master of PhilosophyMasters Degree (Research) · Ballarat, Berwick +1Federation University Australia$59,000
67Master of PhilosophyMasters Degree (Research) · Surry Hills, Leura +3Torrens University Australia Limited$59,000
68Master of Research StudiesMasters Degree (Research) · Surry Hills, Melbourne +2Torrens University Australia Limited$59,000
69Master of Business ResearchMasters Degree (Research) · Highgate, Victoria Park +2Top Education Group Ltd$60,000
70Master of ResearchMasters Degree (Research) · Bankstown, WoolloongabbaLeaders Institute Pty Ltd$60,000
71Master of ResearchMasters Degree (Research) · Melbourne, Footscray +2Victoria University$62,612
72Master of ResearchMasters Degree (Research) · Melbourne, Footscray +2Victoria University$62,612
73Master of Arts (Education)Masters Degree (Research) · Bedford ParkFlinders University$63,300
74Master of Arts (Psychology)Masters Degree (Research) · Bedford ParkFlinders University$63,300
75Master of Laws (Research)Masters Degree (Research) · ArmidaleUniversity of New England$64,032
76Master of Social Work by ResearchMasters Degree (Research) · Petrie, Sippy DownsUniversity of the Sunshine Coast$65,000
77Master of ScienceMasters Degree (Research) · Caboolture, Hervey Bay +3University of the Sunshine Coast$65,000
78Master of ArtsMasters Degree (Research) · Petrie, Sippy DownsUniversity of the Sunshine Coast$65,000
79Master of Creative ArtsMasters Degree (Research) · Sippy DownsUniversity of the Sunshine Coast$65,000
80Master of Climate Change Adaptation by ResearchMasters Degree (Research) · Caboolture, Hervey Bay +3University of the Sunshine Coast$65,000
81Master of Business by ResearchMasters Degree (Research) · Caboolture, Hervey Bay +3University of the Sunshine Coast$65,000
82Master of Sports Nutrition by ResearchMasters Degree (Research) · Petrie, Sippy DownsUniversity of the Sunshine Coast$65,000
83Master of Regional Planning by ResearchMasters Degree (Research) · Petrie, Sippy DownsUniversity of the Sunshine Coast$65,000
84Master of Education by ResearchMasters Degree (Research) · Petrie, Sippy DownsUniversity of the Sunshine Coast$65,000
85Master of Sport and Exercise Science by ResearchMasters Degree (Research) · Petrie, Sippy DownsUniversity of the Sunshine Coast$65,000
86Master of Research (MDHS)Masters Degree (Research) · ParkvilleThe University of Melbourne (UniMelb)$65,050
87Master of Environmental Science (Research)Masters Degree (Research) · ArmidaleUniversity of New England$65,088
88Master of Education (Research)Masters Degree (Research) · ArmidaleUniversity of New England$65,088
89Master of Health (Research)Masters Degree (Research) · Bruce, Castle HillUniversity of Canberra$65,200
90Master of Philosophy (Laws)Masters Degree (Research) · Bankstown, Campbelltown +3Western Sydney University$65,456
91Master of Philosophy (Commerce)Masters Degree (Research) · Bankstown, Campbelltown +3Western Sydney University$65,456
92Master of ResearchMasters Degree (Research) · WollongongUniversity of Wollongong (UoW)$65,568
93Master of Philosophy (Creative Arts)Masters Degree (Research) · WollongongUniversity of Wollongong (UoW)$66,048
94Master of Arts (Research)Masters Degree (Research) · FootscrayVictoria University$66,400
95Master of EducationMasters Degree (Research) · FootscrayVictoria University$66,504
96Master of EducationMasters Degree (Research) · Clayton, FrankstonMonash University (Monash)$66,861
97Master of Engineering (Applied Research) - [Civil: Structural]Masters Degree (Research) · West Perth, Brisbane +1Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd$67,210
98Master of Engineering (Applied Research) - [Electrical]Masters Degree (Research) · West Perth, Brisbane +1Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd$67,210
99Master of Engineering (Applied Research) - [Mechanical]Masters Degree (Research) · West Perth, Brisbane +1Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd$67,210
100Master of Engineering (Applied Research) - [Industrial Automation]Masters Degree (Research) · West Perth, Brisbane +1Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd$67,210
101Master of Philosophy (Education)Masters Degree (Research) · Bankstown, Campbelltown +2Western Sydney University$67,232
102Master of Philosophy (Computing and Mathematics)Masters Degree (Research) · Bankstown, Campbelltown +4Western Sydney University$67,232
103Master of Philosophy (Nursing)Masters Degree (Research) · Bankstown, Campbelltown +4Western Sydney University$67,232
104Master of Philosophy (Midwifery)Masters Degree (Research) · Richmond, ParramattaWestern Sydney University$67,232
105Master of Laws (Research)Masters Degree (Research) · Bedford ParkFlinders University$67,400
106Master of Arts (Social Science)Masters Degree (Research) · Bedford ParkFlinders University$67,400
107Master of Arts (Criminology)Masters Degree (Research) · Bedford ParkFlinders University$67,400
108Master of Arts (Government)Masters Degree (Research) · Bedford ParkFlinders University$67,400
109Master of Arts (Social Work)Masters Degree (Research) · Bedford ParkFlinders University$67,400
110Master of Arts (Research)Masters Degree (Research) · Bedford ParkFlinders University$67,400
111Master by Research (Ias)Masters Degree (Research) · CasuarinaCharles Darwin University (CDU)$67,410
112Master by ResearchMasters Degree (Research) · Alice Springs, Casuarina +3Charles Darwin University (CDU)$67,410
113Master of Philosophy (Humanities)Masters Degree (Research) · Bankstown, Campbelltown +4Western Sydney University$67,456
114Master of ArtsMasters Degree (Research) · ParkvilleThe University of Melbourne (UniMelb)$67,765
115Master of ResearchMasters Degree (Research) · North Sydney, West Perth +3Crown Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd$68,000
116Master of ResearchMasters Degree (Research) · North Sydney, West Perth +5Crown Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd$68,000
117Master of Education (Research)Masters Degree (Research) · BruceUniversity of Canberra$68,200
118Master of Sport and Exercise Science (Research)Masters Degree (Research) · BruceUniversity of Canberra$68,200
119Master of Nursing (by Research)Masters Degree (Research) · St AlbansVictoria University$68,544
120Master of Research (Education)Masters Degree (Research) · MagillUniversity of South Australia (UniSA)$68,800

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