Fees & costs
Indicative tuition fees for international students
You will need to pay a fee for each UNSW College program you study. The costs below are indicative, which means they may change slightly depending on the year you enrol, your study load or mode.
All fees below are in Australian Dollars and cover tuition only.
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Fees for international students
Program 2025 Fees ($AUD) 2026 Fees ($AUD) Diploma of Architecture $45,660 $48,060 Diploma of Business $47,760 $54,540 Diploma of Computer Science $46,080 $48,480 Diploma of Engineering $46,080 $48,480 Diploma of Media and Communications $43,140 $45,330 Diploma of Science $46,080 $48,480 Unit of credit fee breakdown
Course 2025 Indicative Fees Per Course ($AUD) 2026 Indicative Fees Per Course ($AUD) Courses to complete Architecture $5,700 $6,000 7 Computer Science, Engineering, Science $5,760 $6,060 7 Business $5,250 $6,060 8 Media & Communications $5,340 $5,610 7 Communications and Academic Literacy (CAL) $5,760 $6,060 1 Communications and Academic Literacy (CAL) must be completed as part of each Diploma Program.
Note: The program tuition fee that is quoted on your Letter of Offer is indicative and takes into account a range of factors such as:
- The calendar year in which you undertake your study in the course. For example, you may have commenced your Diploma in 2025, however you may undertake courses in 2026.
- Studying elective courses outside of your main program area. For example you may be enrolled in the Diploma in Business however you may have undertaken an elective unit from the Diploma in Media and Communication.
- Potential course variations to your Diploma studies.
Fees are reviewed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed, so it’s important to remember that indicative tuition fees shown above are not guaranteed. Any update to fees is effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are for tuition only – other fees and charges are not included.
When you enrol into new courses in your subsequent study terms at UNSW College, a fee statement will be generated in myUNSW indicating the precise tuition fee amount that you will need to pay.
Fees for domestic students
Program name Total units of credit Courses to complete 2025 & 2026 Indicative Fees Per Course ($AUD) Diploma of Business 48 8 $4,752
Diploma of Computer Science 48 8 $4,752 Diploma of Engineering 48 8 $4,752 Diploma of Media and Communications 48 8 $4,752 Diploma of Science 48 8 $4,752 *Each teaching period has a payment due date, when tuition fee payments are due, and a census date. The census date is the last day you can withdraw from a course without financial penalty. You can also find the payment due dates on your student Fee Statement.
Financial assistance in the form of FEE-HELP may be available. FEE-HELP is a loan from the Australian Government that helps eligible students defer repayments for all or part of their tuition fee. For more information, refer to FEE-HELP.
Please note: This information is provided as a general guide and applies to full-fee paying domestic students.
If you are a domestic student who received a slipback offer to study a UNSW Diploma under the Gateway Admission Pathway, these fees do not apply. Please refer to this page for more information:
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Program 2025 Fees ($AUD) 2026 Fees ($AUD) Transition Program (on campus) $28,100 $29,200 Standard Foundation Program $41,100 $42,700 Standard Plus Foundation Program $46,000 $47,800 Note: The tuition fee that you will pay depends on the calendar year in which you undertake your study in the course. Fees are reviewed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed, so it’s important to remember that indicative tuition fees shown above are not guaranteed. Any update to fees is effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are for tuition only – other fees and charges are not included.
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Program 2025 Fees ($AUD) 2026 Fees ($AUD) University English Entry Course (UEEC) $668 per week
10 weeks, $6,680
15 weeks, $10,020
20 weeks, $13,360$694 per week
10 weeks, $6,940
15 weeks, $10,410
20 weeks, $13,880Foundation English Entry Course (FEEC) $668 per week
10 weeks, $6,680$694 per week
10 weeks, $6,940Essential Academic English (EAE) $668 per week
10 weeks, $6,680$694 per week
10 weeks, $6,940Tertiary Orientation Program 5 weeks, $3,340 5 weeks, $3,470 Note: The tuition fee that you will pay depends on the calendar year in which you undertake your study in the course. Fees are reviewed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed, so it’s important to remember that indicative tuition fees shown above are not guaranteed. Any update to fees is effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are for tuition only – other fees and charges are not included.
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Program 2025 Fees ($AUD) 2026 Fees ($AUD) Pre-Masters (Engineering) $23,500 $24,400 Pre-Masters (Information Technology) $23,500 $24,400 Pre-Masters (Art & Design) $23,500 $24,400 Pre-Masters (Media) $23,500 $24,400 Note: Fees are reviewed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed, so it’s important to remember that indicative tuition fees shown above are not guaranteed. Any update to fees is effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are for tuition only – other fees and charges are not included.
Other costs
On top of your tuition fees, there might be other costs associated with your studies at UNSW College, such as student services and amenities, and health insurance cover. All fees below are in Australian Dollars.
| Service | Payable when you: | Amount ($AUD) |
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| Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) | Are an overseas student on a student visa. The amount depends on the length of your proposed enrolment period. |
$TBC |
| Airport pick-up fee | Need UNSW College to pick you up from the airport when you arrive. |
$150 |
| Under 18 monitoring fee |
Are under 18 and have a CAAW letter by UNSW College. Payable for the period specified in the CAAW. |
$49 per week |
| Care arrangements/ Guardianship fee | Are under 18 and need UNSW College to approve your care arrangements and issue a CAAW Letter. | $150 |
| Late payment fee |
Miss paying a fee by its due date. |
$300 |
| Administration fee | Withdraw, transfer or change your class/stream more than once in Foundation Studies and English language programs. | $300 |
| Enrolment fee | Accept your offer for Foundation Studies and English language programs. Packaged offers are only charged once. | $360 |
| Student Services & Amenities Fee (SSAF) | Applies to Diploma students. Payable each term by census date. The fee covers non-academic services including counselling, career and financial advice, health and food services, sports activities and more. SSAF Allocation Report. |
i.e. $121.66/term |
Cost of living
And if you are going to study on our Sydney campus, you need to consider living costs as well.
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