International fees

What is the cost of studying in Australia?

There are some additional fees you will need to consider apart from the tuition fee.

Additional fees include:

• textbooks
• living costs and accommodation
• Compulsory Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
• Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).

NOTE: for research degrees, please see the Graduate Research Academy page.

How your tuition fee is calculated

International student course fees depends on the course and the year you’re studying. The tuition fees for international students are set on a per credit point basis and are revised each year. This means that there is a fee for each credit point in which you are enrolled.

The University reviews the per credit point fees each year and may increase them in the following year.

Commencement fee

The Commencement fee is a portion of your tuition fee that you need to pay when you accept an offer to study at Macquarie University. It is usually set between AU$16,000 and AU$23,500, depending on your course. This fee doesn’t represent the full cost of your unit enrolment, but is taken off your first session tuition fees (ie it is not in addition to your tuition fees).

Upon enrolment you will need to pay the balance for the first session if applicable. Subsequent sessions are paid at the beginning of each half year – in January and in July.

Recipients of tuition scholarships may be exempt from paying a commencement fee. These details will be specified in your letter of offer.

Ways to save on your tuition fees

You may be able to save time and money on your studies if eligible for a scholarship or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Paying fees and student help

Learn more about payments, refunds and help available to you.