Why Indian students choose Newcastle
Newcastle is a former steel and coal port turned university and health city, with beaches and Sydney within a train ride. Its engineering school is one of the largest outside the capitals, and its renewable energy and medical engineering degrees reflect the region's power stations and hospitals. Fees are a fifth lower than in Sydney, and Newcastle's regional status brings migration benefits that Sydney's universities cannot offer.
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Courses and annual tuition in rupees
Bachelor's programmes (41)
| Programme | Duration | Tuition per year |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Biomedical Science | 3 years | ₹33 lakh A$48,650 |
| Bachelor of Biotechnology | 3 years | ₹32 lakh A$48,220 |
| Bachelor of Business | 3 years | ₹27 lakh A$40,540 |
| Bachelor of Business Analytics | 3 years | ₹28 lakh A$41,110 |
| Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours) | 4 years | ₹31 lakh A$46,645 |
| Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) | 4 years | ₹31 lakh A$46,695 |
| Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science | 3 years | ₹31 lakh A$46,285 |
| Bachelor of Commerce | 3 years | ₹27 lakh A$40,565 |
| Bachelor of Computer Science | 3 years | ₹29 lakh A$43,920 |
| Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours) | 4 years | ₹31 lakh A$45,690 |
| Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours) | 4 years | ₹26 lakh A$39,250 |
| Bachelor of Design (Architecture) | 3 years | ₹26 lakh A$39,250 |
| Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) | 4 years | ₹31 lakh A$46,575 |
| Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours) | 4 years | ₹31 lakh A$47,010 |
| Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management | 3 years | ₹28 lakh A$42,330 |
| Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science | 3 years | ₹29 lakh A$44,000 |
| Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition | 3 years | ₹30 lakh A$45,060 |
| Bachelor of Information Technology | 3 years | ₹29 lakh A$43,940 |
| Bachelor of Mathematics | 3 years | ₹30 lakh A$44,650 |
| Bachelor of Mathematics (Advanced) | 3 years | ₹29 lakh A$43,760 |
| Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) | 4 years | ₹31 lakh A$46,380 |
| Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours) | 4 years | ₹31 lakh A$46,470 |
| Bachelor of Media and Communication | 3 years | ₹26 lakh A$38,815 |
| Bachelor of Medical Engineering (Honours) | 4 years | ₹31 lakh A$46,255 |
| Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Diagnostic Radiography) | 4 years | ₹29 lakh A$43,250 |
| Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Nuclear Medicine) | 4 years | ₹29 lakh A$43,250 |
| Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Radiation Therapy) | 4 years | ₹29 lakh A$43,250 |
| Bachelor of Nursing | 3 years | ₹30 lakh A$44,210 |
| Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) | 4 years | ₹30 lakh A$45,070 |
| Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) | 4 years | ₹29 lakh A$43,885 |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) | 4 years | ₹33 lakh A$49,205 |
| Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) | 4 years | ₹31 lakh A$46,380 |
| Bachelor of Psychological Science | 3 years | ₹30 lakh A$45,070 |
| Bachelor of Psychological Science (Advanced) | 3 years | ₹30 lakh A$45,150 |
| Bachelor of Renewable Energy Engineering (Honours) | 4 years | ₹31 lakh A$46,570 |
| Bachelor of Science | 3 years | ₹29 lakh A$42,840 |
| Bachelor of Science (Advanced) | 3 years | ₹29 lakh A$42,940 |
| Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) | 4 years | ₹27 lakh A$40,415 |
| Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) | 4 years | ₹30 lakh A$44,420 |
| Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) | 4 years | ₹30 lakh A$44,385 |
| Bachelor of Tourism Hospitality and Events | 3 years | ₹27 lakh A$40,705 |
Master's programmes (29)
| Programme | Duration | Tuition per year |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Architecture | 2 years | ₹29 lakh A$43,145 |
| Master of Business Administration | 1.5 years | ₹31 lakh A$46,035 |
| Master of Business Administration (Global) | 2 years | ₹28 lakh A$41,395 |
| Master of Clinical Epidemiology | 1 year | ₹32 lakh A$47,145 |
| Master of Construction Management (Professional) | 2 years | ₹29 lakh A$42,795 |
| Master of Cyber Security | 2 years | ₹32 lakh A$48,150 |
| Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | 2 years | ₹31 lakh A$46,550 |
| Master of Fintech | 1 year | ₹31 lakh A$45,920 |
| Master of Fintech (Advanced) | 2 years | ₹31 lakh A$46,130 |
| Master of Food Science and Technology | 2 years | ₹35 lakh A$52,510 |
| Master of Health Management and Policy | 1 year | ₹30 lakh A$45,350 |
| Master of Health Management and Policy (Global) | 2 years | ₹30 lakh A$44,575 |
| Master of Human Resource Management | 1.5 years | ₹31 lakh A$46,385 |
| Master of Information Technology | 2 years | ₹32 lakh A$47,600 |
| Master of International Business | 1.5 years | ₹31 lakh A$46,485 |
| Master of International Sports Business | 1 year | ₹32 lakh A$47,520 |
| Master of Laboratory Medicine | 2 years | ₹36 lakh A$53,265 |
| Master of Marketing and Digital Strategy | 1 year | ₹32 lakh A$47,520 |
| Master of Materials Science and Engineering | 2 years | ₹34 lakh A$51,020 |
| Master of Nursing | 1 year | ₹32 lakh A$47,605 |
| Master of Professional Accounting | 1.5 years | ₹26 lakh A$38,710 |
| Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) | 2 years | ₹29 lakh A$43,305 |
| Master of Professional Engineering (Civil) | 2 years | ₹34 lakh A$50,650 |
| Master of Professional Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) | 2 years | ₹34 lakh A$50,985 |
| Master of Professional Engineering (Geospatial) | 2 years | ₹33 lakh A$49,045 |
| Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical) | 2 years | ₹33 lakh A$49,940 |
| Master of Public Health | 1 year | ₹31 lakh A$46,380 |
| Master of Social Work (Qualifying) | 2 years | ₹20 lakh A$30,000 |
| Master of Sports Analytics | 1 year | ₹32 lakh A$47,470 |
International tuition for one full-time year; the note says whether the figure is for a 2027 or a 2026 start. Exchange rates: 1 AUD = ₹66.97, 1 NZD = ₹53.45, 1 USD = ₹95.22, 1 GBP = ₹126.53, €1 = ₹106.01. Source: European Central Bank reference rates (cross rates via the euro), 28 October 2026.
What you need from India
| Indian applicant checklist | |
|---|---|
| CRICOS provider code | 00109J |
| Intakes | Trimesters 1, 2, 3 and Semesters 1, 2 |
| Trimester 1 2027 | Apply by 30 October 2026; start 1 February 2027 |
| Semester 1 2027 | Apply by 20 November 2026; start 22 February 2027 |
| English | Set on each degree page |
| To get your CoE | Pay the deposit when you accept |
A bachelor's usually asks for a senior secondary qualification similar to the NSW Higher School Certificate. English depends on the degree: the Bachelor of Computer Science asks for IELTS 6 with 6 in each part, and the Master of Professional Accounting for IELTS 6.5 with 6 in each part. Test results must be from the last two years.
Fees in rupees
The Master of Information Technology at ₹32 lakh (A$47,600) a year is about ₹31.9 lakh; with the 30% merit scholarship about ₹22.3 lakh. Bachelor's engineering degrees cost about ₹31 lakh (A$46,600) a year, against ₹43 lakh (A$63,600) at the University of Sydney.
Regional status for the 485: Category 2
Newcastle and Lake Macquarie form a Category 2 area. After a bachelor's or higher here, an Indian graduate gets the AI-ECTA 485 (three years after a master's) and, after two years living in a regional area, can apply for one more year. The degree also brings five regional points.
Our assessment
Newcastle is the practical New South Wales choice for engineering and IT: lower fees, five intakes and regional benefits within reach of Sydney. The Trimester 1 deadline of 30 October 2026 is the earliest of any university on this site.
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