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.

Types of fees

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.

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:

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, 2024 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.

Both domestic and international students completing a higher degree by research (HDR) can receive a tuition fee scholarship under the Australian Government's Research Training Program (RTP).

The RTP covers tuition fees and a stipend that provides a base annual living allowance of AUD $32,000 (2023 rate, indexed annually). You can also apply for allowances to cover costs such as relocation and health care.

RTP funding is limited to:

  • four years full-time (or part-time equivalent) for a PhD candidate.
  • two years full-time (or part-time equivalent) for a Research Masters candidate.

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 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, Study in Australia and International Student Welfare Services Hub. 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.