Fees
There are tuition fees and other fees and expenses you'll need to consider when you come to study at Melbourne.
Commonwealth Supported Places
All domestic (Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian permanent resident) undergraduate students are enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) which is subsidised by the Australian Government.
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a place at a university or higher education provider where the government pays part of a student's fees. This part is a subsidy, not a loan, and you don't have to pay it back.
However, this subsidy does not cover the entire cost of study. The remaining portion is called the 'student contribution amount', which you are liable for. Payment of the student contribution amount can be deferred through HECS-HELP for eligible students.
HECS-HELP
HECS-HELP allows eligible students in Commonwealth Supported Places to defer their student contribution amounts to a loan that is repaid through the taxation system. The amount that you can borrow under HELP has a limit which is set by the government.
Australian citizens, permanent humanitarian visa holders and NZ citizens who meet the government criteria are eligible for HECS-HELP.
In order to defer student contributions via HECS-HELP, you must complete and submit a Request for Commonwealth Support and HECS-HELP form providing your tax file number. This request must be submitted via my.unimelb prior to your enrolled subject census dates.
Learn how to apply for HECS-HELP at Melbourne.
Student Contribution Amount
As a domestic undergraduate student your Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is subsidised by the Australian Government. You pay a student contribution amount, determined each year by the Australian Government and the subjects you enrol in. This amount depends on the subjects you take, not the overall course you're studying. There's also a Student Services and Amenities Fee plus additional expenses you'll need to consider, including course materials, accommodation and living costs.
Student Services and Amenities Fee
You'll also need to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) that goes towards providing you with essential services and support when you study. The amount you're charged will depend on whether you're a full-time or part-time student.
If your study load is less than 75% of the normal full-time study load you'll be charged as a part-time student. If this changes to a full-time load, or vice versa, your SSAF charge will be recalculated.
Graduate coursework study
Your fees will vary depending on the graduate coursework degree you choose and the type of enrolment or place you're offered as a domestic student. You may commence on an Australian fee place or Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). There's also a Student Services and Amenities Fee plus additional expenses you'll need to consider, including course materials, accommodation and living costs.
Learn more about fees and payments for graduate coursework study.
Graduate research
Most of our courses offer domestic graduate researchers Australian Government Research Training Program Fee-offset scholarships, which provides a full tuition fee remission. Tuition fees may apply to some courses. There's also a Student Services and Amenities Fee plus additional expenses you'll need to consider, including accommodation and living costs.
Learn more about fees and payments for graduate research.
Exchange
Exchange students do not pay tuition fees to the University of Melbourne, as this is covered by the exchange agreement between your home institution and the University of Melbourne. However, there are additional costs associated with exchange and study abroad programs. Learn more about fees and payments.
Single subject study
Your fees will vary depending on your enrolment (assessed or non-assessed mode), the subjects you choose (the area of study and discipline), as well as the study load (or credit point value) of each subject. Most subjects available for single subject study are 12.5 points although some are 25 points.
Learn more about fees and payments for single subjects.