Fees and Living ExpensesFees payable to the University of WollongongPlease note that these fees do not include accommodation, books, excursion fees and other personal costs – these are included in the Living Expenses section. Tuition FeesAs an international student, you are required to pay tuition fees to the University of Wollongong for your program of study. Tuition fees are paid one session at a time. Your offer letter states the tuition fee payable, but this fee is subject to change until you commence your course of study. Then, the tuition fee will remain the same for the duration of your course provided that the course is completed in the minimum time. Tuition fees for all degree courses are charged each session per credit point of enrolment, except for the first session of enrolment for which a full session of fees must be paid. Non-award students in the Study Abroad program are charged a flat fee per semester not per credit point. Once payment has been made to the University of Wollongong, there are limited circumstances in which tuition fees can be refunded. Refunds are only granted in exceptional circumstances, such as an offer of admission being withdrawn by the University of Wollongong or where a student is unable to continue their studies for medical reasons.
- Find out about the UOW Tuition Fee Policy, including information specific to tuition refunds for International Students.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Living ExpensesLiving costs will vary according to your lifestyle, the type of accommodation you choose and whether you are single or bringing family members with you. In addition to tuition fees, a single student living in Wollongong will require at least A$10,000 to A$12,000 a year for living expenses to cover accommodation, food and local transport. Here are some examples of estimated costs per year you should budget for during your stay in Wollongong. Accommodation, per year
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University accommodation (catered)
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$10,000
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University accommodation (self-catered)
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$6,000 (plus food $2,500)
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Private accommodation
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$4,000 to $6,000 plus food $2,500)
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Incidental Costs, per year
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Books, stationery and other study materials
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$500
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Personal Expenses (e.g., transport, entertainment)
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$3,000 (depending on lifestyle)
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The following is presented to give you an idea of the typical costs of some items. You should note that prices, particularly for food and clothing, can vary between different shops and depending on the time of year. You can make considerable savings by comparing prices and shopping wisely! Transport
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Bus fare from Wollongong city to the University
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$1.40 per trip
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Shuttle bus from North Wollongong train station to campus
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$0.60 per trip
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Return fare by train:
Wollongong to Sydney
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$14 (weekends and after 9am Mon–Fri),
or $20 (weekdays before 9am),
or $53 for a 7-day Rail Pass.
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Food
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Milk
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$2.00 per litre
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Bread
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$2.50 loaf
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Apples
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$3.00 kg
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Oranges
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$4.00 kg
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Instant Noodle
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$0.50 packet
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Chicken, whole
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$8.00 each
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Rice
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$1.50 kg
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Eggs
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$2.50 doz.
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Clothing
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T-shirt
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$15 - $30
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Shirt
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$20 - $70
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Jeans
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$30 - $100
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Jumper/Sweater
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$40 - $80
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Shoes
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$40+
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Miscellaneous
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Telephone (local calls from a public phone)
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$0.50
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Cinema (student concession)
UniMovies
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$8.50
$4.00
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Postage (standard mail within Australia)
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$0.50
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Cup of Coffee
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$3.50
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Pizza (large)
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$9
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Toothpaste
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$3
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Shampoo (200ml)
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$3.50
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Men's Haircut
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$12 - $30
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Women's Haircut
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$20 - $35+
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