About the university
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic university with campuses in Fremantle (Perth), Sydney and Broome, and clinical schools in New South Wales and Victoria. It is ranked in the 801–1000 band by Times Higher Education for 2027.
Notre Dame is a small university of about 8,600 students, with a low student–staff ratio of 15.8 to 1. It teaches business, arts and sciences, philosophy and theology, education, law, health sciences, nursing and midwifery, physiotherapy and medicine.
For Indian students, the main draws are nursing, physiotherapy, the MBA and business, smaller classes, and generous automatic scholarships: 25% off most undergraduate degrees, 20% off most postgraduate degrees and 35% off the MBA for international students.
Notre Dame's undergraduate programs received five-star ratings in the Good Universities Guide 2024, as quoted on its international page.
- Type
- Private Catholic university
- Total students
- About 8,600 (THE World University Rankings 2027 data)
- International students
- 9% (THE 2027 data)
- Student–staff ratio
- 15.8 to 1 (THE 2027 data)
- Campuses
- Fremantle (Perth), Sydney and Broome, plus seven clinical schools in New South Wales and Victoria
- Study load
- Eight courses (subjects) a year, four per semester, for most programs
Rankings
THE World University Rankings 2027
801–1000 in the world
Popular courses with Indian students
The University of Notre Dame Australia doesn't publish course-by-course fees for international students online. See the courses on the official website (opens in a new tab), or ask our counsellor for the current list and fees.
Scholarships
- MBA
International Scholarship: Master of Business Administration
Value: 35% off annual tuition fees for the full program
Eligibility: International students starting the MBA at Fremantle or Sydney who meet the conditions; awarded automatically.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Bachelor's (except nursing)
International Welcome Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Value: 25% off tuition fees for the full program
Eligibility: International students starting an undergraduate program at Fremantle or Sydney; awarded automatically.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Master's and graduate diplomas (not the MD or graduate certificates)
International Welcome Scholarship (Postgraduate Coursework)
Value: 20% off tuition fees for the full program
Eligibility: International students starting postgraduate coursework at Fremantle or Sydney; awarded automatically.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Bachelor of Nursing
International Welcome Scholarship for Nursing
Value: 20% off tuition fees for the full program
Eligibility: International students starting the Bachelor of Nursing at Fremantle or Sydney; awarded automatically.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Bachelor's in business and commerce
International Business and Commerce Scholarship
Value: A$10,000 off annual tuition fees for the full program
Eligibility: International students starting undergraduate business or commerce at Fremantle or Sydney; awarded automatically.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Each program has its own entry requirements on its page; check the University's general admission requirements for your Indian Class 12 board.
- The Bachelor of Nursing takes three years and needs English that meets the ANMAC/NMBA registration standard; places are limited each year.
- Fees are paid each semester, at least four weeks before classes start.
Postgraduate
- Master's programs need a recognised bachelor's degree; check the program page for the field and grades needed.
- The MBA scholarship (35%) is lost if you defer your start date, so accept and start in the semester in your offer.
- Students with more than 200 units of credit cannot get the MBA scholarship.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (bachelor's)
- Degree transcripts and certificate (master's)
- English test result
- Financial documents for the student visa
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| English requirement | Set by program; check the program page for IELTS, PTE and TOEFL scores. |
| Nursing | Must meet the ANMAC English requirement, by declaration that English is your primary language or by test results meeting the NMBA registration standard. |
| Before you book a test | Confirm the score with Notre Dame's International Office, as health programs ask for more. |
Accommodation and living costs
Notre Dame's international pages cover accommodation under Living in Australia but did not show prices when we checked. Fremantle and Sydney rents differ a lot; see our Australia guide for typical rents.
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Campus and location
Notre Dame teaches mainly at its Fremantle (Perth) and Sydney campuses, with a small campus in Broome and clinical schools for health placements.
- Fremantle (Perth): business, the MBA, nursing, and the health sciences and physiotherapy programs, which are Fremantle-only.
- Sydney: business, the MBA and nursing, among other programs.
- Broome: a campus in north-west Western Australia.
- Seven clinical schools in New South Wales and Victoria for medical and health placements.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Notre Dame's nursing, physiotherapy and medicine programs include clinical placements in its clinical schools and partner hospitals. For post-study work rules, see our Australia guide.
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Studying in Australia
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in Australia. Our country guide covers them in detail:
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FAQs
Is there a scholarship for physiotherapy?
Yes. The International Master of Physiotherapy Scholarship gives A$7,500 off annual fees for the full program, awarded automatically to eligible international students.
How much are Notre Dame's fees?
Notre Dame publishes 2027 indicative annual international fees in a PDF and a fee calculator on its international student fees page. Check the fee for your program there before applying.
Do international students get a scholarship automatically?
Yes, most do. Notre Dame awards 25% off most undergraduate degrees, 20% off nursing and most postgraduate degrees and 35% off the MBA without a separate application, if you meet the conditions.
Which campus should I choose?
Fremantle (near Perth) and Sydney both teach business, the MBA and nursing; health sciences and physiotherapy are at Fremantle. Check the program page for where your course runs.
What is Notre Dame's ranking?
801–1000 in the THE World University Rankings 2027.
Sources
- Notre Dame Australia: international students (opens in a new tab)
- Notre Dame Australia: international student fees (opens in a new tab)
- Notre Dame Australia: scholarships for international students (opens in a new tab)
- Notre Dame Australia: MBA international scholarship conditions (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- Notre Dame Australia: Bachelor of Nursing (opens in a new tab)
- THE World University Rankings 2027: University of Notre Dame Australia (opens in a new tab)
- Wikipedia: University of Notre Dame Australia (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.notredame.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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