Tuition fees
Tuition fees are set annually and are charged each study period based on your enrolment.
It’s important you read and understand the University’s current Terms and conditions for Australian fee-paying students before accepting your offer and enrolling. The Student Loans, Fees and Charges Policy (MPF1325) applies to all students.
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Most domestic undergraduate students are eligible for a CSP. A CSP is a place in a course where the Australian Government pays part of your tuition fees. You pay the remaining amount, known as the student contribution amount. The student contribution amount is determined each year by the Australian Government and depends on the subjects you enrol in, not the overall course of study.
To calculate your student contribution amount for each subject, you’ll need to know the discipline fee band it’s grouped into and its credit point value (EFTSL). View current student contribution amounts.
Student Learning Entitlement (SLE)
All students studying in a CSP will be entitled to undertake seven years of full-time study or part-time equivalent of Commonwealth-supported study at any higher education institution. This is called your Student Learning Entitlement (SLE). Additional SLE is available in some instances. If you expend your SLE entitlement, you'll no longer be eligible for a CSP and may need to transfer to a full-fee paying place for the remainder of your study.
Australian fee places
Australian fee places are only available for undergraduate courses where the student was originally enrolled in an international fee place and has since been granted Australian permanent residency or citizenship, or where the student has exhausted their Student Learning Entitlement (SLE).
Your tuition fees are calculated based on the discipline band and study load (EFTSL value)/credit points of each subject you study each year. You can find subject fees (fee amounts by discipline) and estimates of typical course fees in Tuition fee tables for Australian fee-paying students.
How to pay
You can pay your student contribution or fees:
- Upfront via credit card or BPAY®
- Defer via HELP-loan(s) if eligible (refer to the Government HELP loans section below).
Government HELP loans
The Australian Government’s Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) allows eligible domestic students to defer fees through a loan. You repay through the tax system once your income reaches the compulsory repayment threshold. Borrowing limits apply across HELP loans.
| Loan scheme | Who it’s for | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| HECS-HELP | CSP students | Defer your student contribution amount |
| FEE-HELP | Australian fee place students | Defer your tuition fees |
| SA-HELP | All eligible domestic students | Defer your Student Services and Amenities Fee |
| OS-HELP | CSP students undertaking eligible overseas study | Loan for overseas study expenses |
For full details on eligibility, loan limits and repayment, see Study Assist – HELP loans.
For how to apply for a HELP loan and manage payments for current students, see Paying your fees (domestic).
Other fees and expenses
Student Services and Amenities Fee
Students pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). This goes towards providing essential services and support while you study. The amount depends on whether you’re a full-time or part-time student.
You can pay your SSAF upfront, or defer it via SA-HELP if you're eligible.
Study and living expenses
You'll need to consider additional costs, fees, and incidentals associated with your studies, such as administrative fees, materials or resources (for example, textbooks or equipment), and field trips. A guide to non-tuition fees is available in Terms and conditions for Australian fee-paying students.
There will also be costs associated with living in Melbourne, including accommodation, food, weekly bills and transport. Learn more at Cost of living.
Funding support and scholarships
As an undergraduate student, there are financial loans, scholarships and bursaries that can help you pay your student fees and other living expenses.
- We offer over 1,200 scholarships and bursaries to help with tuition and living costs. Some cover part or all of your course fees, and others are one-off grants. Browse Scholarships.
- Visit Support and Wellbeing for advice on student loans, hardship grants and other support.
- Australian Government support payments may be available. See Centrelink benefits.
Frequently asked questions
If your fees remain unpaid, your enrolment may be cancelled, and you’ll remain liable for any outstanding debt. You may apply for reinstatement by the date specified in your cancellation notice, provided you have paid the outstanding amount. Reinstatement is not guaranteed. See Terms and conditions for Australian fee-paying students.
Most domestic undergraduate students are offered a CSP, which means your fees are subsidised by the Australian Government. CSP availability is listed on each course page.
You can pay your remaining student contribution amount upfront or defer it through HECS-HELP if you’re eligible. Payment options and instructions are provided during enrolment.
Fees vary by subject discipline and study load. Each course page provides indicative annual fees, and your exact costs will appear on your Student Invoice once you have enrolled in subjects.
Student contributions must be paid by the due date on your Student Invoice. If you are not using a government HELP loan to defer your student contribution amount, the subject census date is the latest date you may pay upfront to the University. If you do use HECS-HELP, your student contribution amount is reported as your HELP debt as of the census date.
Eligible domestic undergraduate students may be eligible for scholarships, bursaries or government assistance.