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	Fee schedule
	Paying fees
	Financial penalties
	Higher Education Loan Program
	Loans/financial advice
	Student load

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General information

Fees at QUT

When you enrol at QUT you will be liable for a number of fees. These may include tuition fees for full fee places, student contributions for Commonwealth supported students, and additional compulsory material costs associated with particular units.

Remember also that the cost of university study includes much more than tuition fees. You must be prepared for general living expenses including accommodation; telephone, gas and electricity bills; textbooks and photocopying; food and transport. You will also need money to cover spending for medical bills, recreational activities, clothing, stationery, etc.

Fee assistance is available

Eligible domestic students in full fee places and Commonwealth supported places may apply for assistance through the
Higher Education Loan Program (HELP).

Help to calculate your fees

You can confirm your fees by checking the Fee Schedule. Further information is available to help you calculate your student contribution amount or tuition fees for a teaching period.

How and when QUT reviews fees

QUT reviews tuition fees on an annual basis. These rates are published by 1 October of each year for the following year in accordance with our obligations under the Higher Education Support Act 2003.

Fees FAQs

If you still have questions or queries about fees please refer to AskQUT - a knowledgebase where you can search for answers to common questions.

If you can't find the answers you're looking for, you can use the 'Ask a Question' feature to receive a prompt response to your enquiry..

Domestic students

Undergraduate courses

If you are a domestic student (Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen resident in Australia, or holder of an Australian permanent resident visa or a holder of a permanent humanitarian visa), you may be offered a Commonwealth supported place in an undergraduate course at QUT.

Commonwealth supported places

You will be required to pay a student contribution amount towards the cost of your education and the Commonwealth Government will pay the balance.

If you are an Australian citizen or a holder of a permanent humanitarian visa you will be eligible for Commonwealth assistance with paying your student contribution amount through HECS-HELP. It is a loan from the Government and provides the following payment options:

pay all or $500 or more of your student contribution up-front and receive a 20% discount
defer your re-payment of the loan until you start earning enough money to pay back the debt you accumulated over the course of your study to the Government through the Australian Taxation Office.

If you are a holder of an Australian Permanent Resident visa or a New Zealand citizen you must pay your student contribution amount up-front with no discount.

HECS-HELP contains more details.

Postgraduate courses

You may either pay tuition fees or be Commonwealth supported depending on your circumstances and the type of course. Check your offer letter.

Tuition fees: if you are paying tuition fees, you can pay these fees up-front; or if you are an Australian citizen or a holder of a permanent humanitarian visa, you will be eligible for assistance under FEE-HELP.

Note: If you wish to avoid the late payment penalty fee you should complete the 'Request for FEE-HELP Assistance' form prior to the due date for payment on your Statement of Account. Late payment penalty fees cannot be deferred to FEE-HELP and you must pay this fee to QUT.

Check the Fee Schedule also.

Commonwealth supported place: you will pay a student contribution amount and may be eligible for HECS-HELP. You pay the student contribution amount up-front, or if you are an Australian citizen or a holder of a permanent humanitarian visa, you will be eligible for assistance under HECS-HELP and have the same payment options as undergraduate Commonwealth supported students (see above). Check the Fee Schedule also.

Summer program and cross-institutional courses

In most cases you pay tuition fees. Check the Fee Schedule for more information.

Non-award courses (includes certificates, advanced certificates and visiting students)

You will pay tuition fees up-front to QUT. You are not eligible for Commonwealth assistance. Tuition fee rates are available from the Fee Schedule.

International students

You will pay your tuition fees up-front. Your fees depend on the course/units you enrol in. Check Table C: International Student Tuition Fee for more information.

Policy

For policy on Student Fees

Fee schedule – lists of fees for all types of students

Paying fees – statement of account, how and when to pay, how QUT processes your payment, fee refunds, consequences of not paying and a checklist to ensure success when paying your fees

Financial penalties – the cancellation charges for withdrawing from units and dates that apply

Higher Education Loan Program – HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP

Pre-2008 conditions – details about the HECS-HELP changes that occurred and how they affect students

Loans/financial advice – where to get advice and help

Student load – Student Learning Entitlement (SLE) is measured in full-time student load (EFTSL)