Australia’s universities ‘inching towards $100,000 degrees’
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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In brief
Australia's higher education system faces escalating tuition costs that threaten to reach $100,000 per degree as policymakers debate reversing the Job-ready Graduates scheme. Universities Australia leadership emphasizes the urgent need for legislative reform and substantial government investment to make tertiary education accessible. The sector warns that without decisive political action and adequate funding, students may face unprecedented financial barriers to pursuing university degrees.
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Australia’s universities ‘inching towards $100,000 degrees’
Speaking on a bill to reverse the Job-ready Graduates scheme, Universities Australia’s Luke Sheehy said it needed “some political courage and some additional funding”. Both appear to be in short supply.
