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Study Natural Sciences in Australia 🇦🇺

Australia offers 94 Natural Sciences programs across 50 universities. Tuition ranges from $33k–$51k/yr, making it a competitive option for international students. 100% of programs carry STEM designation, which is valuable for post-graduation work authorization in many countries.

94 Programs
50 Universities
$33k–$51k/yr Tuition
100% STEM
3% Scholarships

Why Australia for Natural Sciences?

Living Cost

$18,000/yr

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By Degree Level

Bachelor (41) PhD (37) Master (16)

Top Universities for Natural Sciences in Australia

University of Sydney

Sydney · National rank #1 · QS #25

Bachelor of Science · Bachelor Doctor of Philosophy (Science) · PhD
The University of Sydney

Sydney · National rank #1 · QS #25

Bachelor of Science · Bachelor Doctor of Philosophy (Science) · PhD
The University of Melbourne

Melbourne · National rank #1 · QS #19

Bachelor of Science · Bachelor PhD in Science · PhD Master of Environment · Master
The University of Queensland

Brisbane · National rank #1 · QS #40

Master of Biotechnology · Master Doctor of Philosophy (Science) · PhD
University of Melbourne

Melbourne · National rank #1 · QS #19

PhD in Science · PhD Bachelor of Science · Bachelor Master of Environment · Master Doctor of Philosophy (Science) · PhD
University of Queensland

Brisbane · National rank #1 · QS #42

Master of Biotechnology · Master Doctor of Philosophy (Science) · PhD Bachelor of Science · Bachelor
UNSW Sydney

Sydney · National rank #2 · QS #20

Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) · Bachelor PhD in Physics · PhD
UNSW Global

Sydney · National rank #2 · QS #20

Doctor of Philosophy (Science) · PhD
Edith Cowan University

Perth · National rank #2 · QS #487

Master of Environmental Science · Master
University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)

Sydney · National rank #2 · QS #20

PhD in Science · PhD
Monash University

Melbourne · National rank #3 · QS #36

Doctor of Philosophy (Science) · PhD Master of Environment and Sustainability · Master
Australian National University

Canberra · National rank #4 · QS #32

Doctor of Philosophy (Biological Sciences) · PhD Bachelor of Science · Bachelor
University of Adelaide

Adelaide · National rank #5 · QS #82

Doctor of Philosophy (Science) · PhD Bachelor of Science (Advanced) · Bachelor Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biological Sciences · PhD
University of Western Australia

Perth · National rank #7 · QS #77

Bachelor of Science · Bachelor Doctor of Philosophy (Biological Sciences) · PhD Master of Biotechnology · Master Master of Environmental Science · Master
University of Wollongong

Wollongong · National rank #8 · QS #184

Bachelor of Science (Physics) · Bachelor Doctor of Philosophy (Science) · PhD
Macquarie University

Sydney · National rank #9 · QS #138

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Science and Engineering · PhD
University of Technology Sydney

Sydney · National rank #9 · QS #96

Bachelor of Forensic Science · Bachelor Bachelor of Biomedical Science · Bachelor
Swinburne University of Technology

Melbourne · National rank #10 · QS #294

Doctor of Philosophy (Science) · PhD
Deakin University

Melbourne · National rank #11 · QS #207

Doctor of Philosophy (Science) · PhD
Queensland University of Technology

Brisbane · National rank #11 · QS #226

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Science and Engineering · PhD Bachelor of Biomedical Science · Bachelor

All Programs

Bachelor of Science

University of Sydney

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Science)

University of Sydney

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Marine Science

Griffith University

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

University of Notre Dame Australia

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science (Physics)

University of Wollongong

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Science)

University of Wollongong

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Science

The University of Sydney

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Science)

The University of Sydney

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)

UNSW Sydney

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Physics

UNSW Sydney

PhD STEM

Master of Environment

Griffith University

Master STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Science)

Griffith University

PhD STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Science)

Deakin University

PhD STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Science)

University of Tasmania

PhD STEM

Master of Environmental Management

University of Tasmania

Master STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Science and Health)

Charles Sturt University

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science

University of Tasmania

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science

University of Canberra

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Science)

Monash University

PhD STEM

Master of Environment and Sustainability

Monash University

Master STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Science

University of Canberra

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Science

The University of Melbourne

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Science

The University of Melbourne

PhD STEM

Master of Environment

The University of Melbourne

Master STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Science and Engineering

Macquarie University

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Environmental Science

Southern Cross University

Bachelor STEM

Master of Forest Science and Management

Southern Cross University

Master STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Science)

Southern Cross University

PhD STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Science)

UNSW Global

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Charles Darwin University

Bachelor STEM

Diploma of Science

Monash College

Bachelor STEM

Master of Environmental Management

Charles Darwin University

Master STEM

Master of Environmental Science

Edith Cowan University

Master STEM

Master of Biotechnology

The University of Queensland

Master STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Science)

The University of Queensland

PhD STEM

Master of Applied Science (Research)

Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education

Master STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Science)

University of Adelaide

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Science (Advanced)

University of Adelaide

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biological Sciences

University of Adelaide

PhD STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Science

Western Sydney University

PhD STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Science)

Swinburne University of Technology

PhD STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Science)

La Trobe University

PhD STEM

Master of Biotechnology

La Trobe University

Master STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Science and Engineering

Queensland University of Technology

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Queensland University of Technology

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Australian Catholic University

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science

Avondale University

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science (Professional)

James Cook University

Master STEM

Bachelor of Marine Science

James Cook University

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Science)

James Cook University

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Science

CQUniversity Australia

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Science)

CQUniversity Australia

PhD STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Science

Murdoch University

PhD STEM

The University of Sydney Foundation Program (USFP) - Science

Taylors College

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Biological Sciences)

Australian National University

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Science

Australian National University

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Biosecurity Science

Box Hill Institute

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Science and Engineering)

Flinders University

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology)

Flinders University

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science

University of Western Australia

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Science

University of Melbourne

PhD STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Biological Sciences)

University of Western Australia

PhD STEM Aid

Master of Biotechnology

University of Western Australia

Master STEM

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Federation University Australia

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science

University of Melbourne

Bachelor STEM

Master of Environmental Science

University of Western Australia

Master STEM Aid

Doctor of Philosophy (Science)

Federation University Australia

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Environmental and Conservation Science

Federation University Australia

Bachelor STEM

Master of Environment

University of Melbourne

Master STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Science)

University of Melbourne

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

University of the Sunshine Coast

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Animal Ecology

University of the Sunshine Coast

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Environmental Science

University of the Sunshine Coast

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

University of New South Wales

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Forensic Science

University of Technology Sydney

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

University of Technology Sydney

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Science)

Curtin University

PhD STEM

Master of Biotechnology

University of Queensland

Master STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Science)

University of Queensland

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Science

University of Queensland

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Biological Sciences)

University of Newcastle

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

University of Newcastle

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Science

University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)

PhD STEM Aid

Bachelor of Environmental Science

Central Queensland University

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Sciences)

Central Queensland University

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences

University of Southern Queensland

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science (Research)

University of Southern Queensland

Master STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Science)

University of Southern Queensland

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Biomedicine

Victoria University

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (Science and Engineering)

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Management)

TAFE NSW

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Applied Science (Food Science and Technology)

TAFE NSW

Bachelor STEM

Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Gordon Institute of TAFE

Bachelor STEM

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Natural Sciences in Australia?
Tuition for Natural Sciences programs in Australia ranges from $33k–$51k/yr. 3% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $18k.
What are the English language requirements for Natural Sciences in Australia?
English-taught Natural Sciences programs in Australia typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many Natural Sciences programs are in Australia?
Abroadly lists 94 Natural Sciences programs at 50 universities across Australia. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Are Natural Sciences programs in Australia STEM-designated?
100% of Natural Sciences programs in Australia carry STEM designation. STEM classification can be important for visa purposes in countries like the US and UK after graduation.
Is Australia a good country for Natural Sciences students?
Australia is a strong choice for Natural Sciences with 50 universities offering these programs. The primary language is English.
What degree levels are available for Natural Sciences in Australia?
In Australia, Natural Sciences programs are offered at: Bachelor (41 programs), PhD (37 programs), Master (16 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.