Fees and costs
Student services and amenities fee
Other costs
International student fees and costs
Course and subject fees
Undergraduate fees (domestic)
In 2015 UTS offers Commonwealth-supported places (CSPs) to all undergraduate students commencing study in an award course. The government makes a substantial contribution towards the cost of Commonwealth-supported students' education, and the balance is paid through student contributions. Students who are eligible may access HECS-HELP. UTS determines the student contribution amount for each subject within the ranges set by the Australian Government.
Further information on fees is available at:
As part of its 2014-15 budget announcements, the Federal Government indicated its intention to introduce major changes to higher education funding and fees that will have significant implications for universities and students, particularly CSPs. These changes are yet to pass through the Senate. If passed, the Government-imposed cap on tuition fees for CSPs will be removed and universities will be allowed to raise their fees from 2016 for any student who accepted an offer on or after 14 May 2014.
At the time of publication, UTS anticipates that Commonwealth-supported students who commence study at UTS after 1 January 2015 may be subject to uncapped tuition fee increases from 2016. Students will be charged tuition fees in accordance with currently published fee levels until 31 December 2015. After this date students will be charged under the new arrangements.
Further information on the proposed changes, including changes affecting the repayment of HELP loans, is available from the Department of Education website:
https://education.gov.au/students-2
Postgraduate fees (domestic)
For most postgraduate courses by coursework, students are charged tuition fees. A small number of courses are offered as Commonwealth-supported places.
Approved fees for UTS postgraduate award courses are listed in the annual fees schedule. Postgraduate students enrolled in a full-fee-paying place may be eligible to access FEE-HELP.
Research degrees are offered on a sponsored, scholarship or full-fee-paying basis. Research students who qualify for a Research Training Scheme place are exempt from postgraduate course fees. Further information is available from the UTS: Graduate Research School at:
Payment amounts
All students at UTS pay tuition fees to contribute towards the cost of their studies. The exact amount depends on:
- what type of student you are
- the subjects you enrol in and their credit-point value
- the course you are studying.
Details of all fees are available:
Consequences of non-payment of fees
Students who have not paid all due fees and charges by the published final date for payment are liable for a late payment fee. These students may also be unable to receive examination results, change their enrolment program, access their UTS computer account or graduate. Students may also have their enrolment in a course cancelled. Students who wish to recommence their studies must then apply through the formal admissions process. Readmission is not guaranteed.
Annual fee increases
Fees increase annually and students should anticipate a fee increase each year. Domestic student fees are set annually by the Federal Government's Department of Education for Commonwealth-supported places and by the University for full-fee places. Any projections regarding the tuition fee cost of obtaining a degree need to incorporate annual fee increases. As the University's costs increase each year, fees are adjusted annually to ensure a high standard of teaching and to enhance the student experience while keeping the cost to the student as affordable as possible.
Student services and amenities fee
All students are required to pay a student services and amenities fee (SSAF) each semester. The SSAF contributes to the provision of amenities and non-academic services for students. The maximum amount a full-time student (those enrolled with a study load of 18 credit points or higher a semester) may be requested to pay in 2015 is $286. The SSAF is subject to an annual government-set indexation increase and is therefore likely to increase yearly. Eligible students may apply to defer this fee through SA-HELP. Further information is available at:
Other costs
Students may incur other costs while studying at UTS. These may include books, printed sets of reading materials, photocopying, equipment hire, the purchase of computer software and hardware, and internet services.
Some subjects may incur an additional cost where travel away from the University is involved.
International student fees and costs
Course fees for international students are available from UTS International at:
Fees are subject to increase each academic year, usually between 4???6 per cent.
International students should be aware that, in addition to their course fees, they also need sufficient funds for living expenses. UTS estimates that an international student requires A$14,786 to A$25,680 for living expenses each academic year. It is a requirement of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection that prospective overseas students demonstrate that they have access to at least A$18,610 a year to fund their living costs in Australia. Additionally, all international students are required to pay a student services and amenities fee (SSAF) for each semester that they are enrolled in.
There may also be other costs associated with a period of study, including textbooks and other course materials. International students who have school-age dependants need to take into consideration expenses for their dependants during the time they are living in Sydney, including school fees. Further information is available at:
