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List of Universities in Regional Australia

20 Jan, 2025 Study in Australia

1. University of New England (UNE)

  • Location: Armidale, New South Wales
  • Nearest Major City: Sydney
  • Distance from Sydney: ~470 km (about 6 hours by car)
  • Average Tuition Fees for International Students: AUD $22,000 – $33,000 per year

2. Charles Sturt University (CSU)

  • Locations: Bathurst, Wagga Wagga, Albury-Wodonga, and other regional campuses in New South Wales
  • Nearest Major City: Sydney (for Bathurst), Melbourne (for Albury-Wodonga)
  • Distance from Major City:
    • Bathurst: ~200 km (about 2.5 hours from Sydney)
    • Wagga Wagga: ~450 km (about 5 hours from Sydney)
    • Albury-Wodonga: ~300 km (about 3.5 hours from Melbourne)
  • Average Tuition Fees for International Students: AUD $24,000 – $35,000 per year

3. University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

  • Location: Toowoomba, Queensland
  • Nearest Major City: Brisbane
  • Distance from Major City: ~125 km (about 1.5 hours by car)
  • Average Tuition Fees for International Students: AUD $22,000 – $30,000 per year

4. Griffith University

  • Locations: Gold Coast and Logan campuses, Queensland
  • Nearest Major City: Brisbane
  • Distance from Major City:
    • Gold Coast: ~80 km (about 1 hour by car)
    • Logan: ~20 km (about 30 minutes by car)
  • Average Tuition Fees for International Students: AUD $22,000 – $38,000 per year

5. University of Wollongong (UOW)

  • Locations: Shoalhaven, Batemans Bay, and Wollongong campuses, New South Wales
  • Nearest Major City: Sydney
  • Distance from Major City:
    • Wollongong: ~80 km (about 1 hour from Sydney)
    • Shoalhaven: ~150 km (about 2 hours from Sydney)
    • Batemans Bay: ~280 km (about 3.5 hours from Sydney)
  • Average Tuition Fees for International Students: AUD $25,000 – $40,000 per year

6. La Trobe University

  • Locations: Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, Shepparton, and other regional campuses in Victoria
  • Nearest Major City: Melbourne
  • Distance from Major City:
    • Bendigo: ~150 km (about 2 hours from Melbourne)
    • Albury-Wodonga: ~300 km (about 3.5 hours from Melbourne)
    • Shepparton: ~180 km (about 2 hours from Melbourne)
  • Average Tuition Fees for International Students: AUD $23,000 – $35,000 per year

7. Federation University Australia

  • Locations: Ballarat, Gippsland, and other regional campuses in Victoria
  • Nearest Major City: Melbourne
  • Distance from Major City:
    • Ballarat: ~110 km (about 1.5 hours from Melbourne)
    • Gippsland: ~150 km (about 2 hours from Melbourne)
  • Average Tuition Fees for International Students: AUD $22,000 – $35,000 per year

8. James Cook University (JCU)

  • Locations: Townsville, Cairns, and other campuses in Queensland
  • Nearest Major City: Brisbane
  • Distance from Major City:
    • Townsville: ~1,350 km (about 16 hours by car)
    • Cairns: ~1,680 km (about 20 hours by car)
  • Average Tuition Fees for International Students: AUD $25,000 – $38,000 per year

9. University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

  • Location: Sunshine Coast, Queensland
  • Nearest Major City: Brisbane
  • Distance from Major City: ~100 km (about 1.5 hours by car)
  • Average Tuition Fees for International Students: AUD $22,000 – $35,000 per year

10. University of Tasmania (UTAS)

  • Locations: Hobart and Launceston campuses, Tasmania
  • Nearest Major City: Melbourne
  • Distance from Major City:
    • Hobart: ~250 km (about 1 hour by flight from Melbourne)
    • Launceston: ~250 km (about 1 hour by flight from Melbourne)
  • Average Tuition Fees for International Students: AUD $24,000 – $35,000 per year

11. Bond University

  • Location: Gold Coast, Queensland
  • Nearest Major City: Brisbane
  • Distance from Major City: ~80 km (about 1 hour by car)
  • Average Tuition Fees for International Students: AUD $30,000 – $40,000 per year

12. Southern Cross University (SCU)

  • Locations: Lismore, Coffs Harbour, and Gold Coast campuses, New South Wales
  • Nearest Major City: Brisbane
  • Distance from Major City:
    • Lismore: ~200 km (about 3 hours from Brisbane)
    • Coffs Harbour: ~350 km (about 4.5 hours from Brisbane)
  • Average Tuition Fees for International Students: AUD $22,000 – $32,000 per year

13. University of Newcastle (UON) – Central Coast Campus

  • Location: Ourimbah (Central Coast), New South Wales
  • Nearest Major City: Sydney
  • Distance from Major City: ~90 km (about 1.5 hours by car)
  • Average Tuition Fees for International Students: AUD $22,000 – $36,000 per year

14. University of Queensland (UQ) – Gatton Campus

  • Location: Gatton, Queensland
  • Nearest Major City: Brisbane
  • Distance from Major City: ~80 km (about 1 hour by car)
  • Average Tuition Fees for International Students: AUD $25,000 – $45,000 per year

15. University of Canberra

  • Location: Canberra (though technically the capital, it’s often considered part of regional Australia)
  • Nearest Major City: Sydney
  • Distance from Major City: ~290 km (about 3 hours by car)
  • Average Tuition Fees for International Students: AUD $23,000 – $36,000 per year

16. University of South Australia (UniSA) – Regional Campuses

  • Locations: Mount Gambier, Whyalla, and other regional campuses in South Australia
  • Nearest Major City: Adelaide
  • Distance from Major City:
    • Mount Gambier: ~450 km (about 5 hours by car)
    • Whyalla: ~380 km (about 4.5 hours by car)
  • Average Tuition Fees for International Students: AUD $25,000 – $38,000 per year

17. Macquarie University – North Ryde Campus (Regional aspects in NSW)

  • Location: North Ryde, New South Wales (considered more suburban but some areas nearby are regional)
  • Nearest Major City: Sydney
  • Distance from Major City: ~20 km (about 30 minutes by car)
  • Average Tuition Fees for International Students: AUD $28,000 – $40,000 per year

18. CQUniversity Australia

  • Locations: Rockhampton, Mackay, Bundaberg, and other campuses in Queensland
  • Nearest Major City: Brisbane
  • Distance from Major City:
    • Rockhampton: ~600 km (about 7 hours by car)
    • Mackay: ~970 km (about 11 hours by car)
    • Bundaberg: ~360 km (about 4.5 hours by car)
  • Average Tuition Fees for International Students: AUD $22,000 – $33,000 per year

19. University of Adelaide – Roseworthy Campus

  • Location: Roseworthy, South Australia
  • Nearest Major City: Adelaide
  • Distance from Major City: ~50 km (about 1 hour by car)
  • Average Tuition Fees for International Students: AUD $25,000 – $40,000 per year

20. University of New South Wales (UNSW) – Regional Sydney Campus

  • Location: UNSW Sydney also has regional programs available for students in various rural campuses within NSW
  • Nearest Major City: Sydney
  • Distance from Major City: Regional programs can vary greatly in distance across the state.
  • Average Tuition Fees for International Students: AUD $28,000 – $40,000 per year

21. University of Sydney – Rural Locations and Regional Programs

  • Location: The University of Sydney has off-campus programs in rural locations within New South Wales
  • Nearest Major City: Sydney
  • Distance from Major City: Varies depending on the specific regional location
  • Average Tuition Fees for International Students: AUD $28,000 – $45,000 per year

22. University of Western Australia (UWA) – Albany Campus

  • Location: Albany, Western Australia
  • Nearest Major City: Perth
  • Distance from Major City: ~400 km (about 5 hours by car)
  • Average Tuition Fees for International Students: AUD $28,000 – $40,000 per year

23. Edith Cowan University (ECU) – Regional Campuses

  • Locations: Bunbury, Geraldton, and other regional campuses in Western Australia
  • Nearest Major City: Perth
  • Distance from Major City:
    • Bunbury: ~200 km (about 2.5 hours by car)
    • Geraldton: ~400 km (about 4.5 hours by car)
  • Average Tuition Fees for International Students: AUD $23,000 – $36,000 per year

24. University of Notre Dame Australia

  • Locations: Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney (although Fremantle and Broome are often considered regional)
  • Nearest Major City: Perth (Fremantle)
  • Distance from Major City: Fremantle: ~20 km (about 30 minutes by car)
  • Average Tuition Fees for International Students: AUD $26,000 – $38,000 per year

 

Tuition fees vary based on the program of study, level (undergraduate, postgraduate), and the student’s specific course choices.

Distances are approximate and represent the distance by road or flight. The time mentioned is based on average travel conditions.

These are broad estimates, and it’s always best to check with the universities directly for the most accurate and updated fee information.