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Construction Management in Australia for Indian Students: Bachelor's and Master's at 8 Universities

Construction management trains the people who run building projects: cost, scheduling, contracts and site management. Eight universities on this site teach it. Charles Darwin's master's costs A$37,672 a year, Newcastle's A$42,795; Swinburne teaches a one-year Master of Construction Management Practice at A$49,320.

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  • 8universities
  • ₹25 lakhlowest fee a year
  • ₹25 lakhCharles Darwin's master's a year
  • 1–2 yearsmaster's

Courses and annual tuition

ProgrammeUniversityDegreeDurationTuition per year
Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours)NewcastleBachelor's4 years₹26 lakh
A$39,250
Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)Western SydneyBachelor's4 years₹29 lakh
A$42,962
Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)SwinburneBachelor's4 years₹29 lakh
A$43,000
Bachelor of Construction Project ManagementUTSBachelor's4 years₹29 lakh
A$43,900
Bachelor of Construction ManagementAdelaideBachelor's3 years₹34 lakh
A$50,500
Bachelor of Construction Management and PropertyUNSWBachelor's3 years₹34 lakh
A$51,000
Master of Construction ManagementCDUMaster's2 years₹25 lakh
A$37,672
Master of Construction Management (Professional)NewcastleMaster's2 years₹29 lakh
A$42,795
Master of Energy Efficient and Sustainable BuildingRMITMaster's2 years₹32 lakh
A$48,000
Master of Construction Project ManagementUNSWMaster's1.7 years₹33 lakh
A$49,000
Master of Construction Management PracticeSwinburneMaster's1 year₹33 lakh
A$49,320
Master of Construction and Infrastructure ManagementSwinburneMaster's2 years₹33 lakh
A$49,320
Master of Construction ManagementAdelaideMaster's2 years₹35 lakh
A$52,500

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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Construction management in Australia: the figures

Across 8 universities this subject comes to 13 programmes on our list (6 bachelor's, 7 master's). One year of a bachelor's here costs ₹26 lakh (A$39,250) to ₹34 lakh (A$51,000). Least expensive: Newcastle's Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours), at ₹26 lakh. One year of a master's here costs ₹25 lakh (A$37,672) to ₹35 lakh (A$52,500). Campus cities: Melbourne (4), Sydney (4), Adelaide (2), Newcastle (2), Darwin. Bachelor's study lasts 3–4 years; a master's here takes 1–2 years.

Building science and sustainability

RMIT's Master of Energy Efficient and Sustainable Building, at A$48,000 a year, focuses on low-energy design and building performance, a growing part of construction work. Swinburne's Master of Construction and Infrastructure Management covers large infrastructure projects over two years.

Questions from Indian students: Construction management in Australia

Is construction management a good course in Australia?
Australia's housing and infrastructure programmes keep demand for construction managers and project managers steady, and the course suits civil engineers and architects who want to manage projects.
How much does a construction management master's cost?
Charles Darwin A$37,672, Newcastle A$42,795, RMIT A$48,000, UNSW A$49,000, Swinburne A$49,320, Adelaide A$52,500 a year.
Is there a bachelor's?
Yes: Newcastle, Western Sydney and Swinburne teach four-year honours degrees from A$39,250 a year; UTS, Adelaide and UNSW teach three- or four-year degrees.
What is the difference from civil engineering?
Civil engineers design structures and infrastructure; construction managers plan and run the building of them.
Do I need a building background?
Most master's prefer a degree in engineering, architecture or building; some accept other graduates with experience.

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