Fees and fees support

How are course fees calculated?

Course costs are calculated per credit point, based on your course of study. Fees are displayed on each course page in our Course Finder.

Commonwealth supported places (CSPs)

A Commonwealth supported place is a university place where, for eligible domestic students, tuition fees are made up of two parts:  

• an Australian Government contribution (up to three-quarters of the tuition fee for some courses); and  
• a student contribution (which may be deferred and repaid later via a HECS-HELP loan)  

Commonwealth supported places are available in selected UOW postgraduate courses for eligible domestic students commencing in 2027. These places are offered across education, health, nursing, social work and psychology. For the full course list, and more information, please visit our Commonwealth Supported Places page.

Eligibility

If you are an Australian citizen, a New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent visa holder, or an eligible former permanent humanitarian visa holder, and are planning to study in Australia, you must provide the relevant documentation. 

Permanent humanitarian visa holders and Australian and New Zealand citizens that are a Special Category Visa holders may also be able to access a HELP loan to defer all or part of their course fees. 

Visit studyassist.gov.au for more information about CSP eligibility requirements. 

Indigenous and Equity students

Indigenous students and students from equity backgrounds may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place (CSP), even if their chosen course is not listed as an eligible CSP course. Eligibility criteria and place availability apply. For more information please contact student-fees@uow.edu.au 

How to apply

Eligible students who apply for these courses will automatically receive an offer for a Commonwealth supported program if they are available. If you’re an eligible Commonwealth supported student, you can also access HECS-HELP to defer all or part of your tuition fees.  

When your place is Commonwealth supported, the cost of your student contribution depends on your choice of subjects and your year of enrolment and completion. The CSP is only available for the subjects that are part of the approved course structure.  

Full-fee paying places

Full-fee paying places are available for students who do not meet the eligibility criteria for a CSP. In a full-fee paying place, the Australian Government does not contribute towards your cost of studies; you need to pay the tuition fee for each subject in the course. Course fees are calculated per credit point, based on your course of study. For course fee prices, please see the course page in our Course Finder.

Eligibility

Full fee-paying students may be eligible to access FEE-HELP, a loan to cover all or part of your tuition fees. Visit studyassist.gov.au for more information about FEE-HELP eligibility and how to apply.