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.

Domestic Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

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)*
  • Education
  • Language, Linguistics
  • Mathematics, Statistics
  • Midwifery, Nursing
$613$4,908
  • Architecture, Engineering
  • Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Sciences
  • Computer Science, Information Technology
  • Creative Arts, Design, Music
  • Nutrition, Dietetics
  • Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry
  • Pharmacy
  • Speech Pathology
$1,235$9,880
  • Medicine, Surgery, Trauma
  • Oral Health, Orthopaedics
$1,755$14,046
  • Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance
  • Geography
  • History, Philosophy, Politics
  • Indigenous Studies
  • Law, Legal Studies
  • Marketing
  • Psychology*, Sociology, Social Work**
  • Sports Science
  • Tourism, Hospitality
$2,253$18,025
  • Enabling and fee-free Uni ready course such as Open Foundation
$0$0

Grandfathering arrangements

Students who commenced their course of study before 1 January 2021 are covered by the CSP grandfathering arrangements. These arrangements protect eligible students from the increases to student contribution amounts introduced in 2021 by allowing them to continue paying the lower pre-2021 contribution amounts.

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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 – 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:

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.

2026 Domestic Non-Award Undergraduate Course Fees Schedule
2026 Domestic Non-Award Postgraduate Course Fees Schedule