Frequently asked questions about tuition fees for international students
- What tuition fees do I pay?
- What other fees do I pay?
- What is an EFTSL?
- If my tuition fees are paid on a subject basis, how do I know which discipline band applies to my subject?
- Will my tuition fees ever differ from the published fee?
- When do I pay?
- What is a census date?
- What happens if I change subjects?
- What if I transfer to a new course?
- What if I have been granted Australian permanent residency?
- What if I defer my studies?
- What if I have a query about my fees?
What tuition fees do I pay?
Undergraduate students
In 2010 you pay tuition fees based on the particular subjects you choose to study. The amount you are charged is the sum of the fees for all subjects in which you enrol.
Subject fees are set within a fixed number of fee bands based on the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations discipline classification of the subject, with different prices charged for undergraduate subjects, graduate subjects and Community Access Program study.
Graduate students
Students commencing a graduate course in 2010 will pay a course based tuition fee (except for courses offered by the Office of Environmental Programs). Continuing students who commenced their graduate course prior to 2010 will continue to pay subject based tuition fees.
What other fees do I pay?
Student Services and Amenities Fee
The Commonwealth Government is likely to introduce a Student Services and Amenities Fee from 2010. Details of the fee will be provided after legislation has been passed and full details are known.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
It is compulsory for international students to take out Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) while studying in Australia. OSHC Worldcare is the University’s preferred OSHC provider.
What is an EFTSL?
An EFTSL (equivalent full time student load) is a measure of study load. One EFTSL is equivalent to 100 credit points and represents
a standard annual full time load.
If my tuition fees are paid on a subject basis, how do I know which discipline band applies to my subject?
Every subject at the University has been assigned to a discipline fee band. Details can be found in the Subject Fee Calculator.
Will my tuition fees ever differ from the published fee?
The subject and course fees detailed in this publication relate to 2010 only. These fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted to take into account price and demand factors. The University provides a guarantee to international students that the fee will not increase by more than 7 per cent per annum in any discipline for undergraduate subjects and not by more than 10 per cent per
annum in any discipline for graduate subjects (this is not applicable to Community Access Program subject fees). For students enrolled in a graduate course and paying a course based fee, the University provides a guarantee that the course fee will not
increase by more than 10 per cent per annum.
When do I pay?
Tuition fee payments are made in advance. In 2010, you have three payment options: standard instalment; dual instalment or yearly
instalment.
You will be sent an invoice for each fee instalment. It is your responsibility to pay your fees and complete your enrolment by the published date; otherwise a late fee will be levied. If your fees remain unpaid, your enrolment will be cancelled and you will then need to reapply for admission to the course. You will remain liable for any outstanding debt. The University is required to advise the Department of Immigration and Citizenship of any cancellation of enrolment. This may lead to the cancellation of your student visa.
What is a census date?
The census date for a subject is the last date that you can withdraw from that subject without incurring fee liability. Subject census dates for all University subjects are available in the Subject Fee Calculator.
What happens if I change subjects?
Course fees
Your course fee will only change if you change your study load (EFTSL). If you increase the number of subjects in which you
are enrolled or change to subjects of a higher weighting your fee liability will increase. If you reduce the number of subjects in which
you are enrolled or change to subjects of a lower weighting you may decrease your fee liability and may be eligible for a refund
however you must have withdrawn from subject(s) by the subject census date or you will be charged for the original study load.
Subject fees
Changing to subjects in different fee bands or changes to study load will result in a change to your fee liability. If the subject you add to your enrolment is charged at a higher rate than the one from which you withdraw, additional tuition fees will be payable. Alternatively if the subject you add to your enrolment is charged at a lower rate than the one from which you withdraw your subsequent semester’s tuition fee will be credited or you may apply for a refund.
If you withdraw from a subject you must do so by the census date for that subject or you will be charged for the subject.
What if I transfer to a new course?
If you transfer to a new graduate course, the fees you pay will be those set for the new course into which you enrol. For undergraduate students transferring to a new course, the fees you pay will be those set for the subjects into which you enrol at the time of transfer.
What if I defer my studies?
If you have an offer to study at the University in 2010 and you defer your studies until 2011, the fees you pay on commencement will be those set for 2011.
What if I have a query about my fees?
You can find information about fees on the Student Portal under the 'Admin' tab or alternatively contact SMS-Enrolments or your Student Centre.