Doctoral Degree

Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)

Taught by Cairnmillar Institute, Hawthorn East, Australia.

Length: 160 weeks (about 3 years)As registered
Tuition for the whole course: AUD 194,966About AUD 63,400 a year (our calculation)
Other fees: Not stated
Total cost of the course: AUD 194,966The provider’s own estimate
Level: Doctoral Degree
Field of education: Behavioural Science
Work placement: Yes, part of the course
Register code: 119272KCRICOS course code: it should match your offer letter

Read from the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), published by the Australian Government Department of Education (CC BY 2.5 AU), edition of 1 September 2026.

Before you rely on these figures. They are what the provider registered with the government for the whole course, in Australian dollars. Fees change from year to year, and the amount on your written offer is the one that counts. They do not include living costs, health cover or the visa.

About Cairnmillar Institute All its courses Check the official register

The rest of the cost of studying in Australia

Living costs a month: AUD 1,700 to 3,300
Money to show for the visa: AUD 29,710For one year
Student visa fee: AUD 2,500
Work during term: 24 hours a week

From our guide to studying in Australia, each figure from an official source, checked 24 September 2026.

What next?

1Psychology courses in AustraliaEverything on the register in this field 2What a year really costsTuition, living costs and the visa, in your currency 3Scholarships to study hereGovernment schemes open to your nationality