Fees & costs
Find out the expenses associated with studying at UNSW College.
Indicative tuition fees
You will need to pay a fee for each UNSW College program you study. The costs below are indicative, which means they may change slightly depending on the year you enrol, your study load or mode.
All fees below are in Australian Dollars and cover tuition only.
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Program 2024 Fees ($AUD) 2025 Fees ($AUD) Diploma of Architecture $43,020 $45,660 Diploma of Business $45,030 $47,760 Diploma of Computer Science $43,440 $46,080 Diploma of Engineering $43,440 $46,080 Diploma of Media and Communications $40,710 $43,140 Diploma of Science $43,440 $46,080 Intake Commencement date Payment date Census date August intake 26-Aug-2024 8-Sep-2024 22-Sep-2024 Unit of credit fee breakdown
Course 2024 Indicative Fees Per Course ($AUD) 2025 Indicative Fees Per Course ($AUD) Courses to complete Architecture $5,370 $5,700 7 Computer Science, Engineering, Science $5,430 $5,760 7 Business $4,950 $5,250 8 Media & Communications $5,040 $5,340 7 Communications and Academic Literacy (CAL) $5,430 $5,760 1 Communications and Academic Literacy (CAL) must be completed as part of each Diploma Program.
Note: The program tuition fee that is quoted on your Letter of Offer is indicative and takes into account a range of factors such as:
- The calendar year in which you undertake your study in the course. For example, you may have commenced your Diploma in 2024, however you may undertake courses in 2025.
- Studying elective courses outside of your main program area. For example you may be enrolled in the Diploma in Business however you may have undertaken an elective unit from the Diploma in Media and Communication.
- Potential course variations to your Diploma studies.
Fees are reviewed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed, so it’s important to remember that indicative tuition fees shown above are not guaranteed. Any update to fees is effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are for tuition only – other fees and charges are not included.
When you enrol into new courses in your subsequent study terms at UNSW College, a fee statement will be generated in myUNSW indicating the precise tuition fee amount that you will need to pay.
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Program 2024 Fees ($AUD) 2025 Fees ($AUD) Transition Program (on campus) $27,000 $28,100 Standard Foundation Program $39,500 $41,100 Standard Plus Foundation Program $44,200 $46,000 Note: The tuition fee that you will pay depends on the calendar year in which you undertake your study in the course. Fees are reviewed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed, so it’s important to remember that indicative tuition fees shown above are not guaranteed. Any update to fees is effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are for tuition only – other fees and charges are not included.
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Program 2024 Fees ($AUD) 2025 Fees ($AUD) University English Entry Course (UEEC) $630 per week
10 weeks, $6,300
15 weeks, $9,450
20 weeks, $12,600$668 per week
10 weeks, $6,680
15 weeks, $10,020
20 weeks, $13,360Foundation English Entry Course (FEEC) $630 per week
10 weeks, $6,300$668 per week
10 weeks, $6,680Essential Academic English (EAE) $630 per week
10 weeks, $6,300$668 per week
10 weeks, $6,680Tertiary Orientation Program 5 weeks, $3,150 5 weeks, $3,340 Note: The tuition fee that you will pay depends on the calendar year in which you undertake your study in the course. Fees are reviewed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed, so it’s important to remember that indicative tuition fees shown above are not guaranteed. Any update to fees is effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are for tuition only – other fees and charges are not included.
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Program 2024 Fees ($AUD) 2025 Fees ($AUD) Pre-Masters (Engineering) $22,000 $23,500 Pre-Masters (Information Technology) $22,000 $23,500 Note: Fees are reviewed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed, so it’s important to remember that indicative tuition fees shown above are not guaranteed. Any update to fees is effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are for tuition only – other fees and charges are not included.
Other costs
On top of your tuition fees, there might be other costs associated with your studies at UNSW College, such as student services and amenities, and health insurance cover. All fees below are in Australian Dollars.
| Service | Payable when you: | Amount ($AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) | Are an overseas student on a student visa. The amount depends on the length of your proposed enrolment period. |
$TBC |
| Airport pick-up fee | Need UNSW College to pick you up from the airport when you arrive. |
$150 |
| Under 18 monitoring fee |
Are under 18 and have a CAAW letter by UNSW College. Payable for the period specified in the CAAW. |
$49 per week |
| Care arrangements/ Guardianship fee | Are under 18 and need UNSW College to approve your care arrangements and issue a CAAW Letter. | $150 |
| Late payment fee |
Miss paying a fee by its due date. |
$300 |
| Administration fee | Withdraw, transfer or change your class/stream more than once in Foundation Studies and English language programs. | $300 |
| Enrolment fee | Accept your offer for Foundation Studies and English language programs. Packaged offers are only charged once. | $360 |
| Student Services & Amenities Fee (SSAF) | Enrol in a Diploma Program. The fee covers non-academic services including counselling, career and financial advice, health and food services, sports activities and more. |
Part-time: $87.75/term |
Cost of living
And if you are going to study on our Sydney campus, you need to consider living costs as well.
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