Types of tuition fees
Your tuition fees will vary depending on what level of education you are receiving, as well as factors such as whether you are receiving Commonwealth assistance, are an international student, or are studying part time.
Most students will need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) as well.
Some students must pay their fees in full up front, however other students may have a range of options for payment or deferral of fees.
For more information email fees@newcastle.edu.au.
If you're an Australian citizen or permanent resident you are likely eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). This means the Australian Government will cover some of the cost of your degree.
You'll still need to pay part of the cost and this is called your student contribution. You can pay up-front, or defer payment if you are eligible for a HECS-HELP loan. You may also be eligible for financial assistance.
How to calculate your estimated degree fees
- Find your degree to see how many years of study it requires.
- 80 units typically represents one year of standard full-time study.
- Use the chart below to get an estimated course fee* based on your area of study.
- If you prefer to calculate your fees using course codes see How to calculate course fees
* Your final fees will depend on the exact courses you enroll in. These figures are provided as a guide only.
| 2027 Commonwealth Supported Student Contributions - Estimated fees | ||
|---|---|---|
Course area
|
For 1 course (10 units)* | Yearly fee (80 units)* |
| $613 | $4,908 |
| $1,235 | $9,880 |
| $1,755 | $14,046 |
Courses with an * or ** in professional pathway programs will fall in Band 2. | $2,253 | $18,025 |
| $0 | $0 |
Fees for domestic full-fee paying students vary depending on what courses you are studying, as well as how many courses you are studying.
You can either pay your fees to the University directly or, if you are eligible, apply for a FEE-HELP loan from the Australian Government.
Domestic full-fee paying course fees
- 2027 Domestic Undergraduate Course Fees
- 2027 Domestic Postgraduate Course Fees
- FEE-HELP on StudyAssist
Domestic full-fee paying indicative annual program fees (postgraduate only)
How we calculate indicative annual program fees
Indicative annual program fees are estimated using the approved fees for the core courses that make up a program, together with an average fee for any additional courses required to meet the 80 unit full year full-time load (or maximum 40 units required for Graduate Certificate programs). The calculation considers whether the program is offered to international students or domestic full-fee paying students, as different fee rates apply. Actual fees will vary depending on your individual subject choice.
Fees are reviewed each year, so the indicative fee is a guide and may change from year to year.
For further information about how fees are calculated, please contact fees@newcastle.edu.au.
Fees for international students vary depending on which courses you take to complete your program of study.
Your fees need to be paid to the University in full by their due date, and you can view and pay the fees by logging into myHub through myUni.
International course fees:
International indicative annual program fees
- 2027 International Undergraduate Indicative Annual Program Fees
- 2027 International Postgraduate Indicative Annual Program Fees
How we calculate indicative annual program fees
Indicative annual program fees are estimated using the approved fees for the core courses that make up a program, together with an average fee for any additional courses required to meet the 40 or 80 units. The calculation considers whether the program is offered to international students or domestic full-fee paying students, as different fee rates apply. Actual fees may vary depending on your individual subject choice.
Fees are reviewed each year, so the indicative fee is a guide and may change from year to year.
For further information about how fees are calculated, please contact fees@newcastle.edu.au.
Payment Plans and Fee Refunds
International students studying on a Student Visa who are experiencing genuine, temporary and unforeseen financial difficulty may be eligible for a tuition fee payment plan. Please visit the ASKUON page on Does the University offer Payment Plans and how do I apply? for more information on eligibility and the application process.
Any International student who wishes to seek a refund of fees is required to complete the Application for a Refund of International Fees and submit the completed from, including any supporting documentation, to int-refunds@newcastle.edu.au.
All domestic candidates receive a RTP Tuition Fee Offset for their program – 1.75 years full-time equivalent for MPhil, 3.5 years full-time equivalent for PhD.
For international students, fees depend on the program that you are undertaking but vary between $36,000 and $53,000 per annum. Tuition fees may be covered by scholarships.
Research Higher Degree program fees:
- 2026 International HDR Indicative Annual Fees - Commencement on or before 2 February 2026 (PDF 128 KB)
- 2026 International HDR Indicative Annual Fees - Commencement on or after 3 February 2026 (PDF 86 KB)
The University also offers a range of scholarships for HDR students.
Non-award Study
Non-award refers to a course of study that does not count towards an overall award, such as a degree or diploma.
Students in non-award study are required to pay the full cost of their course fees upfront. Non-award study is not eligible for government HELP assistance, such as HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, so fees cannot be deferred through a HELP loan.
This applies to all non-award students, including domestic undergraduate and postgraduate students and international students.
2027 Domestic Non-Award Undergraduate Course Fees Schedule
2027 Domestic Non-Award Postgraduate Course Fees Schedule
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