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Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management in Australia for Indian Students: 7 Universities

Seven universities on this site teach hospitality, tourism and event management. Western Sydney is the cheapest, with a bachelor's at A$34,125 a year and a master's at A$36,515; James Cook in tropical Queensland teaches both at A$38,190–40,518; UQ's degrees cost A$56,800.

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  • 7universities
  • ₹23 lakhlowest fee a year
  • ₹38 lakhUQ a year
  • 3 yearsbachelor's

Courses and annual tuition

ProgrammeUniversityDegreeDurationTuition per year
Bachelor of Tourism Management and Event ManagementWestern SydneyBachelor's3 years₹23 lakh
A$34,125
Bachelor of Tourism Hospitality and EventsJCUBachelor's3 years₹26 lakh
A$38,190
Bachelor of Tourism Hospitality and EventsNewcastleBachelor's3 years₹27 lakh
A$40,705
Bachelor of Hospitality ManagementUWABachelor's3 years₹33 lakh
A$48,900
Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Event ManagementUQBachelor's3 years₹38 lakh
A$56,800
Master of Sustainable Tourism, Hospitality and Event ManagementWestern SydneyMaster's2 years₹24 lakh
A$36,515
Master of International Tourism and Hospitality ManagementJCUMaster's2 years₹27 lakh
A$40,518
Master of Event ManagementUTSMaster's1.5 years₹29 lakh
A$43,900
Master of Tourism, Events and Hospitality ManagementAdelaideMaster's2 years₹35 lakh
A$52,500
Master of Tourism, Hotel and Event ManagementUQMaster's2 years₹38 lakh
A$56,800

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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Hospitality and tourism in Australia: the figures

Across 7 universities this subject comes to 10 programmes on our list (5 bachelor's, 5 master's). One year of a bachelor's here costs ₹23 lakh (A$34,125) to ₹38 lakh (A$56,800). Least expensive: Western Sydney's Bachelor of Tourism Management and Event Management, at ₹23 lakh. One year of a master's here costs ₹24 lakh (A$36,515) to ₹38 lakh (A$56,800). Campus cities: Sydney (3), Brisbane (2), Townsville / Cairns (2), Adelaide, Newcastle. Bachelor's study lasts 3 years; a master's here takes 1.5–2 years.

Part-time work alongside study

Hospitality students often work in the industry while studying, within the limit of 48 hours a fortnight in term. That experience counts with employers after graduation more than in most fields.

Questions from Indian students: Hospitality and tourism in Australia

Is hospitality a good course in Australia for Indians?
Hotels, restaurants, events and tourism employ many students part-time, which helps with experience. Management roles need a degree plus experience, and pay at the entry level is modest.
How much does it cost?
Bachelor's: Western Sydney A$34,125, James Cook A$38,190, Newcastle A$40,705, UWA A$48,900, UQ A$56,800. Master's: Western Sydney A$36,515, James Cook A$40,518, UTS A$43,900, Adelaide A$52,500, UQ A$56,800 a year.
Which university is in a tourism region?
James Cook in Townsville and Cairns, beside the Great Barrier Reef, and in Category 3 regional areas.
Is event management separate?
UTS teaches a Master of Event Management; most others combine tourism, hospitality and events.
Do I need a hospitality degree for the master's?
No; master's accept graduates from any field.

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