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Study Agriculture in Australia

Programs
87
Universities
21
Tuition from
A$20,000

Agricultural science, agribusiness, and viticulture are areas where Australia has genuine research depth, concentrated at regional universities like Charles Sturt, the University of New England, and the University of Adelaide, plus the Group of Eight for research degrees.

Programs often include farm-based or industry placements. Entry is a science or agriculture background for postgraduate study and IELTS 6.5. Fees are among the lower ones, frequently in the mid to high AUD 20,000s.

Migration angle. Agricultural consultant, agronomist, and agricultural scientist appear on skilled lists and are nominated by several states, particularly for regional roles. Studying at a regional campus adds migration points.

Compare Agriculture programs

The 60 lowest-tuition Agriculture degrees for international students, of 87 in our dataset. Tuition is the indicative annual international fee; IELTS is the program’s own overall minimum where it sets one, otherwise the university’s institutional minimum. Confirm both on the course page before you apply.

Agriculture programs for international students at Australian universities, with university, degree level, duration, annual international tuition, and IELTS requirement, sorted by tuition.
UniversityProgramLevelDurationTuition / yrIELTS
Melbourne PolytechnicMelbourneBachelor of Agriculture and Technology (Agronomy)Undergraduate3 yearsA$20,0006.0
Melbourne PolytechnicMelbourneBachelor of Agriculture and Technology (Horticulture)Undergraduate3 yearsA$20,0006.0
Melbourne PolytechnicMelbourneBachelor of Agriculture and Technology (Sports Turf Science and Management)Undergraduate3 yearsA$20,0006.0
Melbourne PolytechnicMelbourneBachelor of Agriculture and Technology (Viticulture and Winemaking)Undergraduate3 yearsA$20,0006.0
Box Hill InstituteMelbourneBachelor of Biosecurity ScienceUndergraduate3 yearsA$22,2006.0
University of MelbourneMelbourneGraduate Certificate in Agricultural SciencesGraduate1 yearA$29,7006.5
Charles Sturt UniversityMulti-campusBachelor of Agricultural Business ManagementUndergraduate3 yearsA$30,0006.0
Murdoch UniversityPerthBachelor of Agricultural ScienceUndergraduate3 yearsA$30,0006.0
Charles Sturt UniversityMulti-campusBachelor of Agricultural ScienceUndergraduate3 yearsA$31,0006.0
Murdoch UniversityPerthBachelor of Food Science and NutritionUndergraduate3 yearsA$31,0006.0
Murdoch UniversityPerthGraduate Certificate in Food ScienceGraduate6 monthsA$31,0006.0
Murdoch UniversityPerthGraduate Certificate in Food SecurityGraduate6 monthsA$31,0006.5
Murdoch UniversityPerthGraduate Certificate in Plant BiosecurityGraduate6 monthsA$31,0006.0
Murdoch UniversityPerthGraduate Diploma in Food ScienceGraduate1 yearA$31,0006.0
Murdoch UniversityPerthMaster of BiosecurityGraduate—A$31,0006.0
Murdoch UniversityPerthMaster of Food SecurityGraduate2 yearsA$31,0006.5
University of Southern QueenslandToowoombaBachelor of Agricultural Technology and ManagementUndergraduate3 yearsA$31,0006.0
University of New EnglandArmidaleBachelor of AgricultureUndergraduate3 yearsA$32,0006.0
University of New EnglandArmidaleMaster of Rural ScienceGraduate26 monthsA$32,0006.0
Western Sydney UniversitySydneyBachelor of Agricultural ScienceUndergraduate3 yearsA$32,0006.0
University of New EnglandArmidaleMaster of Science in AgricultureGraduate26 monthsA$32,3006.0
University of New EnglandArmidaleBachelor of Rural ScienceUndergraduate49 monthsA$34,1006.0
University of New EnglandArmidaleBachelor of Animal ScienceUndergraduate37 monthsA$35,1006.0
University of WollongongWollongongGraduate Certificate in Fisheries PolicyGraduate6 monthsA$35,3006.5
University of WollongongWollongongMaster of Fisheries PolicyGraduate1 yearA$35,3006.5
Charles Sturt UniversityMulti-campusBachelor of AgricultureUndergraduate3 yearsA$37,0006.0
Charles Sturt UniversityMulti-campusGraduate Certificate in Agricultural Business Management [Exit Only]Graduate6 monthsA$37,0006.0
Charles Sturt UniversityMulti-campusGraduate Certificate in Agriculture [Exit Only]Graduate6 monthsA$37,0006.0
Charles Sturt UniversityMulti-campusMaster of Agricultural ScienceGraduate2 yearsA$37,0006.0
Charles Sturt UniversityMulti-campusMaster of AgricultureGraduate1.5 yearsA$37,0006.0
Charles Darwin UniversityDarwinMaster of Applied Spatial ScienceGraduate2 yearsA$37,2006.0
Murdoch UniversityPerthDoctor of Philosophy - Agriculture, Environmental and Related StudiesPhD4 yearsA$37,2006.5
Charles Sturt UniversityMulti-campusBachelor of Equine ScienceUndergraduate3 yearsA$37,6006.0
CQUniversity AustraliaMulti-campusBachelor of AgricultureUndergraduate3 yearsA$38,4006.0
University of WollongongWollongongBachelor of Conservation Biology (Honours)Undergraduate4 yearsA$38,4006.0
University of TasmaniaHobart/LauncestonMaster of Agriculture and Food Sciences (Specialisation)Graduate2 yearsA$39,2006.0
University of Western AustraliaPerthBachelor of Science (Agriculture)Undergraduate3 yearsA$39,5006.0
Western Sydney UniversitySydneyGraduate Certificate in Protected CroppingGraduate6 monthsA$39,6006.0
Western Sydney UniversitySydneyGraduate Diploma in Protected CroppingGraduate1 yearA$39,6006.0
Charles Sturt UniversityMulti-campusMaster of Philosophy (Lab Based)Graduate2 yearsA$39,7006.0
James Cook UniversityTownsville/CairnsBachelor of Environmental Science and ManagementUndergraduate3 yearsA$40,7006.0
Curtin UniversityPerthDoctor of Philosophy - Agriculture and Food SciencePhD4 yearsA$42,1006.0
Curtin UniversityPerthDoctor of Philosophy - Environmental SciencePhD4 yearsA$42,1006.0
Edith Cowan UniversityPerthMaster of Horticultural ScienceGraduate2 yearsA$42,4006.0
University of TasmaniaHobart/LauncestonBachelor of Agriculture (Honours)Undergraduate1 yearA$43,0006.0
Curtin UniversityPerthBachelor of AgribusinessUndergraduate3 yearsA$43,1006.0
Curtin UniversityPerthMaster of Research (Agriculture)Graduate2 yearsA$43,3006.0
University of QueenslandBrisbaneGraduate Certificate in Agricultural ScienceGraduate6 monthsA$43,5006.5
University of QueenslandBrisbaneGraduate Certificate in Animal ScienceGraduate6 monthsA$43,5006.5
Murdoch UniversityPerthGraduate Diploma in Food SecurityGraduate1 yearA$44,6006.0
University of QueenslandBrisbaneBachelor of Agricultural ScienceUndergraduate3 yearsA$45,5686.5
University of QueenslandBrisbaneGraduate Diploma in Agricultural ScienceGraduate1 yearA$45,9006.5
La Trobe UniversityMelbourneBachelor of AgricultureUndergraduate3 yearsA$46,0006.0
University of QueenslandBrisbaneMaster of Agricultural ScienceGraduate2 yearsA$46,1006.5
University of QueenslandBrisbaneMaster of Animal ScienceGraduate2 yearsA$46,1006.5
University of TasmaniaHobart/LauncestonBachelor of Agricultural Science with HonoursUndergraduate4 yearsA$46,3006.0
University of TasmaniaHobart/LauncestonMaster of Agricultural ScienceGraduate2 yearsA$46,6007.0
University of TasmaniaHobart/LauncestonMaster of Applied Science in AquacultureGraduate2 yearsA$46,6007.0
University of QueenslandBrisbaneBachelor of Wildlife ScienceUndergraduate3 yearsA$47,2006.5
University of TasmaniaHobart/LauncestonBachelor of Agricultural ScienceUndergraduate3 yearsA$47,2006.0

Figures are approximate, drawn from this site’s database and each program’s official course page, and change annually. A dash means the figure is not published at program level.

Universities known for Agriculture

There is no official field-level ranking of Australian universities. These are the ones with a recognised reputation in Agriculture, strongest first.

  1. 1Charles Sturt UniversityTrains a large share of Australia's rural agronomists and vets, across regional NSW.
  2. 2University of New EnglandAustralia's first regional university, with deep strength in agriculture and rural science.
  3. 3University of QueenslandGatton campus and strong agricultural and animal science programs.
  4. 4University of Western AustraliaAgricultural science tied to WA's grain and livestock industries, in a regional-classified city.

Typical entry requirements

Entry to a bachelor degree needs a completed senior secondary qualification (or a recognised foundation year) that meets the university's minimum, plus an English test, usually IELTS 6.0 to 6.5 (PTE Academic 50 to 58). Entry to a postgraduate coursework degree needs a relevant bachelor degree, often with a credit average, and IELTS 6.5 (PTE 58). Registration-based fields (nursing, teaching, psychology, architecture) set higher English bars and additional requirements. Always confirm the exact requirements for the specific program.

Agriculture in Australia: common questions

Is agriculture a good field for skilled migration to Australia?

It can be. Agricultural scientist, agronomist, and agricultural consultant are on skilled lists and several states nominate for them, especially for regional employment. Studying regionally also earns points.

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Program counts and tuition figures are drawn from this site’s database and are approximate. This is general information, not admissions or migration advice.

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