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International Relations, Public Policy and Global Studies in Australia for Indian Students: 8 Universities

Eight universities on this site teach international relations. Wollongong's master's costs A$40,320 a year, RMIT's global studies and public policy A$41,280, Flinders' A$41,700; UNSW, Monash and UQ charge A$47,000–48,080, Sydney A$56,800 and ANU, in the national capital, A$57,640.

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  • 8universities
  • ₹27 lakhlowest fee a year
  • ₹39 lakhANU master's a year
  • 1.5–2 yearsmaster's

Courses and annual tuition

ProgrammeUniversityDegreeDurationTuition per year
Bachelor of International RelationsANUBachelor's3 years₹37 lakh
A$54,540
Master of International RelationsWollongongMaster's1.5 years₹27 lakh
A$40,320
Master of Global StudiesRMITMaster's2 years₹28 lakh
A$41,280
Master of Public PolicyRMITMaster's2 years₹28 lakh
A$41,280
Master of International RelationsFlindersMaster's2 years₹28 lakh
A$41,700
Master of International RelationsUNSWMaster's2 years₹31 lakh
A$47,000
Master of International RelationsMonashMaster's2 years₹32 lakh
A$47,840
Master of International RelationsUQMaster's2 years₹32 lakh
A$48,080
Master of International RelationsSydneyMaster's2 years₹38 lakh
A$56,800
Master of International RelationsANUMaster's2 years₹39 lakh
A$57,640

Indicative international tuition for one full-time year, from each university's fee page for 2027 entry (2026 where 2027 was not yet out). 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.

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International relations in Australia: the figures

Across 8 universities this subject comes to 10 programmes on our list (1 bachelor's, 9 master's). Only one bachelor's price is on the list: ₹37 lakh (A$54,540) for a year. One year of a master's here costs ₹27 lakh (A$40,320) to ₹39 lakh (A$57,640). Campus cities: Melbourne (3), Canberra (2), Sydney (2), Adelaide, Brisbane. Bachelor's study lasts 3 years; a master's here takes 1.5–2 years.

Canberra advantage

ANU's location next to Parliament, embassies and think tanks gives international relations students internships and events no other city can match, and Canberra is a Category 2 regional area. Wollongong and Flinders, also Category 2, are the most affordable alternatives.

Questions from Indian students: International relations in Australia

Which university is best for international relations in Australia?
ANU, with its Coral Bell School and Canberra location; Sydney, UNSW, Monash and UQ also have strong programmes.
How much is an IR master's?
Wollongong A$40,320, RMIT A$41,280, Flinders A$41,700, UNSW A$47,000, Monash A$47,840, UQ A$48,080, Sydney A$56,800, ANU A$57,640 a year.
What jobs follow?
Think tanks, NGOs, international organisations, policy research, journalism, or the Indian civil services and foreign policy work back home. Australian government roles usually need citizenship.
Is there an IR bachelor's?
ANU's Bachelor of International Relations at A$54,540 a year.
What is RMIT's public policy master's?
A two-year Master of Public Policy at A$41,280 a year, covering policy analysis and government.

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