
Find out the expenses associated with studying at UNSW College.
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.
Program | 2023 Fees ($AUD) | 2024 Fees ($AUD) |
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Diploma in Architecture | $41,760 |
$43,020 |
Diploma in Business | $42,900 | $45,030 |
Diploma in Computer Science | $41,760 | $43,440 |
Diploma in Engineering | $41,760 | $43,440 |
Diploma in Media & Communication | $39,450 | $40,710 |
Diploma in Science | $41,760 | $43,440 |
Intake | Commencement date | Payment date | Census date |
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August intake | 26-Aug-2024 | 8-Sep-2024 | 22-Sep-2024 |
Course | 2023 Indicative Fees Per Course ($AUD) | 2024 Indicative Fees Per Course ($AUD) | Courses to complete |
---|---|---|---|
Architecture | $5,220 | $5,370 | 7 |
Computer Science, Engineering, Science | $5,220 | $5,430 | 7 |
Business | $4,710 | $4,950 | 8 |
Media & Communications | $4,890 | $5,040 | 7 |
Communications and Academic Literacy (CAL) | $5,220 | $5,430 | 1 |
Communications and Academic Literacy (CAL) must be completed as part of each Diploma Program.
Note: The program tuition fee that is quoted on your Letter of Offer is indicative and takes into account a range of factors such as:
Fees are reviewed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed, so it’s important to remember that indicative tuition fees shown above are not guaranteed. Any update to fees is effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are for tuition only – other fees and charges are not included.
When you enrol into new courses in your subsequent study terms at UNSW College, a fee statement will be generated in myUNSW indicating the precise tuition fee amount that you will need to pay.
Program | 2023 Fees ($AUD) | 2024 Fees ($AUD) |
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Transition Program (on campus) | $26,000 | $27,000 |
UniFastTrack Transition Program Online | $15,960 | $19,949 |
Standard Foundation Program | $38,000 |
$39,500 |
Standard Plus Foundation Program | $42,500 | $44,200 |
Extended Foundation Program |
$48,500 |
$50,400 |
Note: The tuition fee that you will pay depends on the calendar year in which you undertake your study in the course. Fees are reviewed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed, so it’s important to remember that indicative tuition fees shown above are not guaranteed. Any update to fees is effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are for tuition only – other fees and charges are not included.
Program | 2023 Fees ($AUD) | 2024 Fees ($AUD) |
---|---|---|
University English Entry Course (UEEC) |
$610 per week
|
$630 per week 10 weeks, $6,300 15 weeks, $9,450 20 weeks, $12,600 |
Foundation English Entry Course (FEEC) | $610 per week |
$630 per week 10 weeks, $6,300 |
Essential Academic English (EAE) | $610 per week 10 weeks, $6,100 |
$630 per week 10 weeks, $6,300 |
Tertiary Orientation Program | 5 weeks, $3,050 | 5 weeks, $3,150 |
Note: The tuition fee that you will pay depends on the calendar year in which you undertake your study in the course. Fees are reviewed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed, so it’s important to remember that indicative tuition fees shown above are not guaranteed. Any update to fees is effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are for tuition only – other fees and charges are not included.
On top of your tuition fees, there might be other costs associated with your studies at UNSW College, such as student services and amenities, and health insurance cover. All fees below are in Australian Dollars.
Service | Payable when you: | Amount ($AUD) |
---|---|---|
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) | Enrol in a Diploma Program. The fee covers non-academic services including counselling, career and financial advice, health and food services, sports activities and more. |
Part-time: $81.50/term |
And if you are going to study on our Sydney campus, you need to consider living costs as well.
Have any questions about tuition fees or additional costs?
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Diploma & Foundation Studies
UNSW College™ currently delivers Diplomas and Foundation Studies on behalf of UNSW Sydney - CRICOS Provider Code 00098G; UNSW Sydney TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12055 (Australian University).
From 26 August 2024, UNSW College™ will commence delivery of Diplomas and Foundation Studies under its own CRICOS Provider Code - 01020K and TEQSA Provider ID: PRV13020 (Institute of Higher Education).
Pre-Masters
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Academic English
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