Fees and costs

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Tuition fees vary depending on the type of program studied. In general, for full-time study you would expect to pay:

International Foundation Pathway (IFP) fee - A$6,000 per one-semester program
Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) fee - A$6,000 per one-semester program
Undergraduate degree programs - A$7,000 to A$8,500 per semester
Enabling courses are available to undergraduate students who wish to strengthen their background in Chemistry, Statistics, Biology, Mathematics and Computer Skills - A$1,500 per course
On campus - Postgraduate coursework programs - A$6,600 to A$8,000 per semester or session, or
A$14,000 to A$19,800 per year
On campus - Higher degrees by research - A$15,000 to A$20,000 per year
Online postgraduate coursework programs - A$1,750 per course (not available to international students studying in Australia on a student visa)
Study Abroad - A$7,250 per semester
- Internship fee - A$500
English Language Programs
- General English - A$150 application fee and A$295 per week full-time
- Academic English - A$150 application fee and A$295 per week full-time
- Cambridge Exam Preparation Courses (FCE, CAE, CPE) - A$150 application fee, A$295 per week full-time and Cambridge administration and examination fee A$430

Tuition fees vary depending on the type of program studied. In general, for full-time study you would expect to pay:

International Foundation Pathway (IFP) fee - A$6,000 per one-semester program
Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) fee - A$6,000 per one-semester program
Undergraduate degree programs - A$7,700 to A$8,500 per semester
Enabling courses are available to undergraduate students who wish to strengthen their background in Chemistry, Statistics, Biology, Mathematics and Computer Skills - A$1,500 per course
On campus - Postgraduate coursework programs - A$7,700 to A$9,000 per semester or session, or A$15,400 to A$20,000 per year
On campus - Higher degrees by research - A$16,000 to A$20,000 per year
Online postgraduate coursework programs - A$2,250 per course (not available to international students studying in Australia on a student visa)
Study Abroad - A$7,700 per semester
- internship fee - A$500
English Language Programs
- General English - A$150 application fee and A$295 per week full-time
- Academic English - A$150 application fee and A$295 per week full-time
- Cambridge Exam Preparation Courses (FCE, CAE, CPE) - A$150 application fee, A$295 per week full-time and Cambridge administration and examination fee A$430

* Fees are subject to final approval and are reviewed each year.
Refer to the programs and courses section for your chosen program's tuition fee. Other fees listed are based on a standard full-time enrolment.
To confirm your enrolment, payment is required before starting your program.
Undergraduate degree and postgraduate coursework program students are charged tuition fees on a semester basis according to the number of courses they enrol in.
Study Abroad students pay the same fee per semester irrespective of the number of courses taken.
All prices quoted are in Australian Dollars (A$).
All program details are subject to change.
For further information about administrative fees that may apply please contact USC International.
For information about our refund policy and procedures go to USC's student rules, policies, procedures and guidelines.