Fees and scholarships

While there are different types of fees depending on factors such as your citizenship status and area of study, they need to be paid by specified dates to ensure you are both properly enrolled and eligible to graduate.

To help stay on top of your University fees, a range of financial assistance options may be available, including scholarships and Government-provided loans.

It’s also worth planning ahead for expenses which generally aren’t included in your fees such as textbooks and course materials, as well as SSAF fees.

You can view all your fees online, at myHub through myUni. To see what assistance the Australian Government may offer, head to the StudyAssist website.

All course fees are reviewed annually with updated fee information made available to students on this page prior to commencement of enrolment for the next calendar year.

Types of fees

Commonwealth Supported

If you have a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), your study at university is supported by the Australian Government.

You are required to make a student contribution to your fees, which varies depending on what you are studying. Depending on your citizenship status, you can pay this amount up front, or defer payment of your contribution if you are eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.

All new domestic undergraduate students are Commonwealth supported, with a smaller number of places in the University’s postgraduate degrees eligible for this support as well.

Grandfathered students refers to those students who commenced their current program before 1 January 2021.

Domestic full-fee paying

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:

Domestic program fees:

International

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 program fees:

From Trimester 1, 2025 onward, the University will offer payment plans for international students. To apply students must complete the Payment Plan application form. For information regarding eligibility or available financial assistance for international students, please visit AskUON or email Fees.

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.

Higher Degree Research

All domestic candidates receive a RTP Tuition Fee Offset for their program – 2 years full-time equivalent for MPhil, 4 years full-time equivalent for PhD.

For international students, fees depend on the program that you are undertaking but vary between $34,650 and $46,560 per annum. Tuition fees may be covered by scholarships.

Research Higher Degree course fees:

Research Higher Degree program fees:

The University also offers a range of scholarships for HDR students.

Non-award

Non-award

Non-award students are required to pay your full fees to the University up front.

This is the case for all non-award students, regardless of whether you are a postgraduate, undergraduate or an international student.

Fees for non-award study cannot be deferred.

2024 Domestic Non-Award Undergraduate Course Fees Schedule
2024 Domestic Non-Award Postgraduate Course Fees Schedule

Financial Assistance

If you are doing it tough financially – whether it be that you aren’t sure how you’ll afford your course or have the bills stacking up – there are a range of financial services to help keep you afloat.

Scholarships, loans and grants are all available, as is external financial support for example HECS-HELP, Centrelink and Study in Australia. The University’s career services can also help you to find a job.

If you are struggling with the financial side of your time at the University, we have people, resources and services that can help. Head to our financial wellbeing and support page for more information on how to balance the financial side of university life.

If financial concerns are causing you stress or anxiety, book an appointment with a Wellbeing Advisor.