Costs
There are various costs to take into account when considering whether to apply to study abroad.
Tuition Fees
| Program | Tuition Fees | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Exchange students | Nil | Students coming to the University of Newcastle as part of the Exchange program should consult their International Exchange Advisor at their home university regarding fees prior to arrival. Exchange students are required to pay the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) charge. |
| Study Abroad students (40 units) | $9880* per semester (2024 rate) | This fee does not include international and domestic travel, accommodation, meals, text books, living costs, any special excursion costs, personal spending,or the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) charge. |
| Study Abroad students (30 units) | $8950* per semester (2024 rate) | This fee does not include international and domestic travel, accommodation, meals, text books, living costs, any special excursion costs, personal spending, or the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) charge. |
| Study Abroad Students (10 units) | $2500* per semester (2024 rate) | This course fee is for one online course during any term of choice. It must be completed offshore. |
* Please note that the rate for subsequent years is subject to change.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
OSHC is insurance to help international students meet the cost of any medical and hospital care they need while in Australia. OSHC also pays limited benefits for pharmaceuticals and ambulance services.
It is a condition of your Australian student visa that you are covered by one of the Australian OSHC providers outlined by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. All students undertaking formal studies in Australia (and their dependents) must maintain OSHC for the duration of their time in Australia.
The University of Newcastle's preferred OSHC provider is Medibank and you will be notified of the cost on your letter of offer.
Living Costs
In addition to the tuition and fees above, you will be responsible for other costs during your time in Australia, such as:
- Living costs including accommodation, food, clothing, transport, entertainment etc
- Incidental expenses including books, equipment required for your studies, Internet, sporting memberships etc.
If you wish to read more on the costs you are likely to incur in Australia, it is strongly recommended that you visit the University's costs of living webpage.
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