Fees & fees support

All postgraduate coursework students pay tuition fees. However, a range of UOW courses offer subsidised course fees.

Commonwealth supported places

Many UOW coursework courses are eligible for a Commonwealth supported place (CSP).

A CSP is where the Australian Government subsidises up to three quarters of your total tuition fee. If you’re an eligible Commonwealth Supported Student you can also access HECS-HELP to defer all or part of your tuition fees. 

UOW subsidised fee reduction

To make postgraduate study more affordable, where a Commonwealth supported place is not available, UOW is offering eligible domestic students who start their studies in 2026 a subsidised fee reduction designed to support students to upskill and progress their careers.

How to apply for a subsidised place

Eligible students who apply for and receive an offer for a Commonwealth supported program or a UOW subsidised fee reduction are automatically offered the places if they are available. There is no need to make a separate application. For more information on CSPs, visit studyassist.gov.au.

Financial support

Students who are accepted into a CSP can defer their student contribution fees by accessing a HECS-HELP Loan. Check your eligibility.

Full-fee paying places are available for students who do not meet the eligibility criteria for a CSP or UOW subsidised place. Both full fee paying students and those receiving a UOW subsidised place may be eligible to access FEE-HELP, a loan to cover all or part of your tuition fees.

In an FFPP, 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, see courses.

Financial support

Students accepted into a full-fee paying place may be eligible to defer their fees using a FEE-HELP Loan.