💻 Australia vs UK for Computer Science — Real Fees, Courses & PSW for Indian Students
A side-by-side comparison of 288 real, crawled Computer Science courses across Australia and UK — tuition fees in INR, course counts, cost of living, and post-study work rights.
🇦🇺 Australia
Computer Science — 66 real courses
- Fee range/yr
- ₹5.2L–₹34.9L
- Living cost/mo
- ₹65,726–₹124,768
PSW: Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) — around 2–3 years of full work rights depending on your course level.
Cheapest real Computer Science courses
- Bachelor of Computer Science — ₹5.2L/yr
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) — ₹5.2L/yr
- Bachelor of Computing Science — ₹5.3L/yr
🇬🇧 UK
Computer Science — 222 real courses
- Fee range/yr
- ₹12.5L–₹36.2L
- Living cost/mo
- ₹70,823–₹184,245
PSW: UK Graduate Route visa — 2 years of full work rights after a Bachelor's or Master's, 3 years after a PhD. No job offer required.
Cheapest real Computer Science courses
- Computer Science, MSc — ₹12.5L/yr
- Advanced Computer Science MSc — ₹12.7L/yr
- MSc Advanced Computing — ₹12.7L/yr
So Which Should You Choose?
There is no single "better" country — it depends on your priority. If budget matters most, Australia's cheapest real Computer Science course (₹5.2L/year) is lower than the other country's. If you want more course choice, UK has more real Computer Science programmes listed on this site. If post-study work rights matter most, compare the PSW routes above — they differ in duration and eligibility rules between Australia and UK. Talk to a counsellor about your specific course shortlist, budget, and career goals before deciding.
Australia vs UK for Computer Science — Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper for Computer Science, Australia or UK?+
Australia's cheapest verified Computer Science course starts at ₹5.2 lakh/year, lower than the other country's cheapest verified option (based on 65 fee-verified courses of 66 listed). Fee ranges vary a lot by university and course level in both — see the cheapest courses listed below for each.
How many real Computer Science courses does Australia offer compared to UK?+
This site has 66 real, crawled Computer Science courses in Australia and 222 in UK. UK has more real Computer Science programmes listed on this site. This reflects what we've crawled directly from university course pages, not every program that exists.
What are the post-study work rights in Australia vs UK after a Computer Science degree?+
Australia: Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) — around 2–3 years of full work rights depending on your course level. UK: UK Graduate Route visa — 2 years of full work rights after a Bachelor's or Master's, 3 years after a PhD. No job offer required.
Is the cost of living higher in Australia or UK?+
Per our cost of living guides, student living costs range from ₹65,726–₹124,768/month in Australia (across 3 cities) and ₹70,823–₹184,245/month in UK (across 3 cities). These are city-by-city ranges, not single national averages — see each country's full cost of living guide for the breakdown.
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