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Aviation, Pilot Training and Aviation Management in Australia for Indian Students: 4 Universities

Four universities on this site teach aviation or related courses. RMIT's Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training) costs A$72,767 a year; its applied science in aviation A$48,960. Swinburne (A$47,500) and UNSW (A$61,000) teach aviation management. Tasmania's Bachelor of Applied Science (Nautical Science), at A$22,088, trains ships' officers rather than pilots.

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  • 4universities
  • ₹15 lakhlowest fee a year
  • ₹49 lakhRMIT pilot training a year
  • 3 yearsbachelor's

Courses and annual tuition

ProgrammeUniversityDegreeDurationTuition per year
Bachelor of Applied Science (Nautical Science)UTASBachelor's4 years₹15 lakh
A$22,088
Bachelor of Aviation ManagementSwinburneBachelor's3 years₹32 lakh
A$47,500
Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation)RMITBachelor's3 years₹33 lakh
A$48,960
Bachelor of Aviation (Management)UNSWBachelor's3 years₹41 lakh
A$61,000
Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training)RMITBachelor's3 years₹49 lakh
A$72,767

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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Aviation in Australia: the figures

Across 4 universities this subject comes to 5 programmes on our list (5 bachelor's). One year of a bachelor's here costs ₹15 lakh (A$22,088) to ₹49 lakh (A$72,767). Least expensive: UTAS's Bachelor of Applied Science (Nautical Science), at ₹15 lakh. Campus cities: Melbourne (3), Hobart / Launceston, Sydney. Bachelor's study lasts 3–4 years.

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Pilot training costs far more than tuition alone suggests if flight hours are charged separately, and medical and English checks for pilots are strict. Students who want to work in aviation without flying can choose aviation management at Swinburne or UNSW for a lower total cost.

Questions from Indian students: Aviation in Australia

Can I become a commercial pilot by studying in Australia?
RMIT's pilot training degree combines a bachelor's with flight training towards a commercial licence. Check what flight hours and licence fees are included.
How much does pilot training cost?
RMIT's Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training) A$72,767 a year, the highest annual fee in this section outside medicine.
What is aviation management?
Airline and airport operations, safety and business; Swinburne (A$47,500) and UNSW (A$61,000) teach three-year degrees.
What is nautical science?
Training for ships' deck officers, taught by the Australian Maritime College at the University of Tasmania over four years.
Will an Australian pilot licence be valid in India?
India's DGCA has its own conversion rules for foreign licences; check them before enrolling.

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