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Tuition fees and other expenses
Just as each degree is different, so are the costs. This guide will help give you an idea of what your fees could be Tuition fees for undergraduate coursework programs * Indicative fee only.
Faculty
2015 (A$/UOC)
2016 (A$/UOC)*
Arts and Social Sciences
$605
$640
International Studies
$635
$675
Performing Arts
$645
$680
Education
$655
$695
Social Work
$605
$640
Business School
$750
$795
All coursework programs except the B Architectural Studies program
$675
$715
B Architectural Studies program
$720
$765
B Ind Design / B Int Arch program
$665
$705
Art & Design
$605
$640
Engineering
$780
$825
Law
$740
$785
Built Environment
UNSW Medicine B Med/ MD program
$1,240
$1,315
Non B Med/ MD program
$790
$845
UNSW Science
$780
$825
Because each student’s study choices are different, it’s impossible to provide a definitive cost of studying at UNSW. But here are a few things to consider when calculating your expected fees.
Fees are course-based
Fees for international students are set according to the course (subject) and not the program. The fees reflect the relative cost of delivering the course. For example, a science course is likely to cost more than an arts course. For that reason, your total tuition fees will vary depending on which courses you choose.
Fees vary each year
Fees for programs fluctuate from year to year. The tuition fees listed above are for students in 2015. The fees listed for 2016 are indicative only; these fees may change during the program. Actual fees for 2016 will be released in late 2015. my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/ TuitionFees.html
Fees are charged based on the year of commencement For example, if you start in Semester 2 (July) 2015, the fees for the first semester will be calculated at 2015 rates. Your second semester will be calculated at 2016 rates. If you are required to complete a course again, you will be charged at the rate applicable to the year you re-take the course.
Estimating your tuition fees
While it isn’t possible to give a fixed annual fee for each program, it is possible to provide an estimate. Estimates for each program are outlined in the Coursework Program section, starting on page 47. You can also calculate your own expected fees on the following page. Most programs will require 48 units of credit (UOC) per year. Most courses (subjects) are 6 UOC.
General education course fees are charged at the rate set by the relevant faculty. As an example, GENT0803 – Introduction to Australian Cinema will be calculated using the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences rate. For more information about the UNSW fees policy, including refund of fees and overpayments, visit: my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/ FeePolicyInternational.html
Other study-related costs
Some programs and courses have costs, which are additional to the tuition fees, for expenses like laboratory kits, equipment and field trips. Textbooks are not considered compulsory, but we recommend budgeting around A$1,000 per year for books. An estimate of your total costs (tuition and other study-related costs) will be shown on your Confirmation of Enrolment Form (CoE) that will be issued on acceptance of an offer of admission to UNSW.