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Fees and study costs

USC tuition fees vary according to what you are studying.

Depending on your course or program, you may need to budget for other course-related costs. You will also need to consider other living costs like food, rent and entertainment.

In general, for full-time study at USC you can expect to pay:

2012 tuition fees for international students *

• Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) fee - A$7,500 per one-semester program
• Undergraduate degree programs - A$8,600 - $10,000 per semester
• Enabling courses are available to undergraduate students who wish to strengthen their background in Chemistry, Statistics, Biology, Mathematics and Computer Skills. These courses are available free of charge to international students.
• Postgraduate coursework programs (on campus) - A$8,600 to A$10,500 per semester or session
• Higher degrees by research (on campus) - A$18,000 to A$23,000 per year
• Online postgraduate coursework programs ^ - A$4,300 to  A$10,500 per semester or session (International students cannot obtain a student visa to study in a fully online program).
• Study Abroad
  • Study Abroad Undergraduate A$8,600 per semester
  • Study Abroad Postgraduate A$10,500 per session
• English Language Programs
  • Academic English -A$150 application fee and A$330 per week full-time

2012 Student Services Amenities Fee

From 1 January 2012, a new Student Services Amenities Fee (SSAF) will be introduced for students at Australian universities, including USC. For international students enrolled in programs for which the SSAF applies, the costs have been included within the International Tuition Fee rates in 2012.

For detailed information about the SSAF

Course-related costs

The cost of books and other course-related materials depends on the course you study.

Some courses require additional materials, for example laboratory coats (from A$28) or art supplies.

Design students should allow at least A$60 to A$100 per semester for materials and printing costs.

As a general guide, allow A$400 per semester for new textbooks.

The Co-op Bookshop is located on the ground floor of the Information Communications Technology Centre (Building J).

Second-hand textbooks are often available at reduced prices - check the student forums on the USC portal.

English Language Program students are loaned textbooks for the duration of their course.

Notes

1. * Tuition fees are reviewed each calendar year. The fee you must pay for a given semester or session is that which has been approved by USC for the calendar year within which the semester or session falls.
2. 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.
3. To confirm your enrolment, payment is required before starting your program.
4. Undergraduate degree and postgraduate coursework program students are charged tuition fees on a semester basis according to the number of courses they enrol in.
5. Study Abroad students pay the approved program fee irrespective of whether a student is enrolled in three or four courses.
6. ^ International students cannot obtain a student visa to study in a fully online program..
7. All prices quoted are in Australian dollars (A$).
8. All program details are subject to change. 
9. For further information about administrative fees that may apply please contact USC International.
10. For information about our refund policy and procedures refer to USC's student rules, policies, procedures and guidelines.

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