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“Medical education is provided by public and private universities. Aspiring doctors must complete an Australian Medical Council–accredited degree, followed by an internship and a residency.72 In 2021, Australia had 15.4 medical graduates for every 100,000 people, slightly above the OECD average of 14.2.73

“In 2022, annual tuition fees for domestic students ranged from AUD 10,000 (USD 6,596) to AUD 40,000 (USD 26,385), and international students paid up to AUD 80,000 (USD 52,770).74 Australian citizens and certain visa holders can defer the payment of tuition fees via the Higher Education Contribution Scheme until they reach a specified income threshold.75

“In July 2025, the government will introduce a weekly payment of AUD 320 (USD 211) to support those in mandatory clinical placements for teaching, nursing, midwifery, and social work.76 In 2023, New South Wales committed AUD 120 million (USD 79 million) toward medical education subsidies. This figure will pay for annual scholarships of AUD 4,000 (USD 2,639) for new students and one-time payments of AUD 8,000 (USD 5,277) for current students.77“

Source: International Health Care System Profiles: Australia (Commonwealth Fund, May 2026). DOI: doi.org/10.26099/T0XS-HT37.

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