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Architecture in Australia for Indian Students: Bachelor's and Master of Architecture at 13 Universities

Architecture is taught at thirteen universities on this site, as a three-year design bachelor's and a two-year Master of Architecture. Charles Darwin's M.Arch costs A$37,672 a year, Newcastle's A$43,145, Tasmania's A$43,950; RMIT's A$54,720 and Monash's three-year M.Arch A$53,540.

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Campus of UNSW Sydney
Campus of UNSW Sydney. Photo: Sardaka, CC BY-SA 4.0
  • 13universities
  • ₹21 lakhlowest fee a year
  • 5 yearsbachelor's plus M.Arch
  • AACAassesses architects

Courses and annual tuition

ProgrammeUniversityDegreeDurationTuition per year
Bachelor of Architectural DesignCDUBachelor's3 years₹21 lakh
A$32,032
Bachelor of Design (Architecture)NewcastleBachelor's3 years₹26 lakh
A$39,250
Bachelor of Architecture and Built EnvironmentsUTASBachelor's3 years₹28 lakh
A$41,950
Bachelor of Architectural DesignWestern SydneyBachelor's3 years₹29 lakh
A$42,962
Bachelor of Design in ArchitectureUTSBachelor's3 years₹32 lakh
A$47,080
Bachelor of Design (Architecture)SwinburneBachelor's3 years₹32 lakh
A$47,700
Bachelor of Architectural DesignRMITBachelor's3 years₹35 lakh
A$52,800
Bachelor of Architecture and EnvironmentsSydneyBachelor's3 years₹37 lakh
A$55,100
Master of ArchitectureCDUMaster's2 years₹25 lakh
A$37,672
Master of ArchitectureNewcastleMaster's2 years₹29 lakh
A$43,145
Master of ArchitectureUTASMaster's2 years₹29 lakh
A$43,950
Master of ArchitectureUNSWMaster's2 years₹32 lakh
A$48,500
Master of ArchitectureSwinburneMaster's2 years₹33 lakh
A$49,330
Master of ArchitectureUTSMaster's2 years₹34 lakh
A$50,070
Master of ArchitectureAdelaideMaster's2 years₹34 lakh
A$50,500
Master of ArchitectureSydneyMaster's2 years₹34 lakh
A$50,500
Master of Landscape ArchitectureRMITMaster's2 years₹34 lakh
A$50,880
Master of ArchitectureUWAMaster's2 years₹34 lakh
A$51,000
Master of ArchitectureUQMaster's2 years₹35 lakh
A$52,528
Master of ArchitectureMonashMaster's3 years₹36 lakh
A$53,540
Master of Urban DesignRMITMaster's2 years₹36 lakh
A$54,060
Master of ArchitectureRMITMaster's2 years₹37 lakh
A$54,720

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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Architecture in Australia: the figures

Across 13 universities this subject comes to 22 programmes on our list (8 bachelor's, 14 master's). One year of a bachelor's here costs ₹21 lakh (A$32,032) to ₹37 lakh (A$55,100). Least expensive: CDU's Bachelor of Architectural Design, at ₹21 lakh. One year of a master's here costs ₹25 lakh (A$37,672) to ₹37 lakh (A$54,720). Campus cities: Melbourne (7), Sydney (6), Darwin (2), Hobart / Launceston (2), Newcastle (2). Bachelor's study lasts 3 years; a master's here takes 2–3 years.

Price and place

Architecture has a narrower price range than engineering: almost every M.Arch costs A$43,000–55,000 a year. Charles Darwin is the outlier at A$37,672, with Category 3 status. Newcastle and Tasmania add Category 2 status; Melbourne and Sydney schools have more practices for internships.

Questions from Indian students: Architecture in Australia

Can an Indian B.Arch graduate do a Master of Architecture in Australia?
Yes; a five-year B.Arch is often credited, and some schools offer shorter routes. Each school sets its own portfolio requirements.
How much is a Master of Architecture?
Charles Darwin A$37,672, Newcastle A$43,145, Tasmania A$43,950, UNSW A$48,500, Swinburne A$49,330, UTS A$50,070, Adelaide and Sydney A$50,500, UWA A$51,000, UQ A$52,528, Monash A$53,540, RMIT A$54,720 a year.
How do architects register in Australia?
With a state architects board after an accredited degree, practical experience and the Architectural Practice Examination. The AACA assesses overseas qualifications.
Are there related master's?
RMIT teaches landscape architecture (A$50,880) and urban design (A$54,060).
Is a portfolio needed?
Most Master of Architecture courses ask for a design portfolio.

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