Fees and costs

Postgraduate programs at the University of Newcastle are offered as either Commonwealth Supported or on a full fee-paying basis.

It is free to complete an application for programs that offer direct entry through the University of Newcastle. A fee applies for applications that must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

A number of our postgraduate programs offer Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP), which means eligible students will be charged at the Commonwealth supported rate of student contribution instead of as full fee-paying students. Eligible students can defer their student contributions by accessing HECS-HELP.

Fee-paying programs are degrees which do not have Commonwealth Supported Places. Eligible domestic students can apply for an interest-free loan from the Australian Government through the FEE-HELP loan scheme. As per the arrangement with HECS-HELP, this means you only start paying your course fees once your salary is at the minimum level to start making payments.

Whatever your background and financial status, we have support systems available to help with the costs involved with studying, including scholarships and emergency loans. You also might be eligible for Australian Government assistance with HECSHELP and FEE-HELP loans, and income support.

If your studies are related to your current work activities, out-of-pocket course fees may also be tax deductible. Check with the Australian Taxation Office to see what you can claim. The University also has a number of scholarships available to both domestic and international postgraduate students.

All students must pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) to assist with the funding of non-academic student services and amenities available to students. Eligible students can defer payment of this as part of the enrolment process.