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The costs of a research degree
As a research student studying at Macquarie Uni you will need to understand the costs involved with your degree and the fee payment process.
Research degree fees vary depending on whether you are a domestic or international student.
You are a domestic research degree student if you are enrolled in a research degree and are one of the following:
- an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- a New Zealand citizen
- an Australian humanitarian visa holder.
How you add up your fees
When working out the cost of your tuition, you will need to take into account:
- course type and unit cost
- offer type
- student services and amenities fees, textbooks etc.
International students
If you are studying with us on an international student visa, you’re considered an international student and must pay international fees. Find out more about our international student fees.
Research degrees
There are different fee structures for the two types of research degrees.
Bachelor of Philosophy/Master of Research – domestic students
- First year – Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available for domestic students enrolled in the Bachelor of Philosophy/Master of Research (BPhil/MRes). You will also be required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
- Students who completed their associated Bachelor studies by 31 December 2020 and who commenced a related Honours or BPHIL after 1 January 2021 may be considered as a grandfathered student for their BPHIL.
- Second year – you’ll be offered the Research Training Program (RTP). fee offset scholarship from the Australian Government so you don’t need to pay fees. This scholarship covers the cost of your course for the minimum duration.
The Bachelor of Philosophy is an approved course for the purposes of student income support. Students may be eligible for student income support payments such as Youth Allowance or Austudy, provided all other qualifications are met. For further information, check directly with Services Australia.
Doctor of Philosophy/Master of Philosophy
Domestic candidates enrolled in either the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) program are funded by the government under the Research Training Program (RTP).
Students are entitled to a maximum of three years’ full-time equivalent study and a maximum of two years’ full-time equivalent study if undertaking a Research Masters.
Candidates with incomplete research degrees will have their prior candidature period deducted from their full RTP entitlement when they enrol.
Ways to save on your tuition fees
Domestic and international students can save time and money if eligible for a scholarship or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). There is also financial help for domestic students and some support is available to international students.
