Study in Australia
Study Environmental Science in Australia
- Programs
- 18
- Universities
- 10
- Tuition from
- A$12,900
Environmental science, sustainability, and environmental management degrees in Australia draw on the country's distinctive ecosystems and its strengths in marine, Antarctic, and land management research. The University of Tasmania, James Cook University, and the Group of Eight are notable.
Programs combine fieldwork with policy and data skills. Entry is a science background for the master's and IELTS 6.5. Fees are moderate, generally low to mid AUD 30,000s.
Migration angle. Environmental consultant and environmental scientist appear on some skilled and regional lists. The pathway is less direct than engineering or health but exists.
Most affordable Environmental Science programs
Tuition is per year for international students, from each program’s page. Figures are approximate and change annually.
Universities known for Environmental Science
There is no official field-level ranking of Australian universities. These are the ones with a recognised reputation in Environmental Science, strongest first.
- 1University of TasmaniaWorld-class marine, Antarctic, and land-management science, the whole state classified regional.
- 2James Cook UniversityTropical ecology and environmental science next to the Great Barrier Reef.
- 3Murdoch UniversityEnvironmental and conservation science with a bushland campus and wildlife facilities.
All universities offering Environmental Science
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. Entry to a postgraduate coursework degree needs a relevant bachelor degree, often with a credit average, and IELTS 6.5. Registration-based fields (nursing, teaching, psychology, architecture) set higher English bars and additional requirements. Always confirm the exact requirements for the specific program.
Environmental Science in Australia: common questions
Is environmental science on the skilled occupation list in Australia?
Environmental scientist and environmental consultant appear on some lists and are nominated by certain states, often for regional roles. Check the current Core Skills Occupation List and state criteria.
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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.