{"id":12255,"date":"2021-11-29T16:16:43","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T08:16:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/essentials\/fees\/understanding-your-fees\/tuition-fees\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T10:01:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T02:01:40","slug":"tuition-fees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/essentials\/fees\/understanding-your-fees\/tuition-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"Tuition fees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210914-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot01-Tue14-0306_1500-1-aspect-ratio-2-1.jpg.optimal.jpg\" alt=\"Am I a domestic or international student?\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need to pay tuition fees for each unit you undertake at Curtin. The amount you pay will depend on the course you are studying, the units you enrol in and whether you&#8217;re a domestic or international student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Am I a domestic or international student?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Â鶹ֱ²¥, you will pay domestic student fees if you are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An Australian citizen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An Australian permanent resident<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A New Zealand citizen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An Australian permanent humanitarian visa holder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not one of the above, you will pay international student fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Estimating your fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are studying under an Award Course, you can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/essentials\/fees\/understanding-your-fees\/tuition-fees\/student-fee-calculator\/\">Fee Calculator<\/a> to calculate your fees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have not enrolled in a course or units but want to know how much it may cost to study at Curtin, you can find your course to estimate your tuition fees or use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/essentials\/fees\/understanding-your-fees\/tuition-fees\/student-fee-calculator\/\">Fee Calculator<\/a> to calculate your fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All fees quoted are estimated only. Your total tuition will be confirmed once your enrolment is complete. Course fees on the Courses website are indicative based on a full-time study load of 100 credits (four units) per semester.<\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Commonwealth-supported-place\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Commonwealth-supported-place\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Commonwealth-supported-place\">Commonwealth supported place<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Commonwealth-supported-place\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>CSP unit fees can be calculated using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/essentials\/fees\/understanding-your-fees\/tuition-fees\/student-fee-calculator\/\">Fee Calculator<\/a><strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Studying as a CSP Student<\/h4>\n<p>If you are an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen and meet the eligibility requirements, you will be enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP). Being enrolled in a CSP means that part of your tuition is subsidised by the Australian government, so you pay a lower fee.<\/p>\n<p>If you are an eligible student enrolled in an undergraduate course, you will automatically be offered a CSP. Curtin also offers CSPs (commonwealth supported places) for a small number of postgraduate courses.<\/p>\n<p>You can find out more about eligibility requirements, offers and confirming your CSP on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/essentials\/fees\/paying-your-fees\/commonwealth-supported\/\">Commonwealth supported Places and HELP loans<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>CSP fees are set by the Australian Government:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/07\/2025-Indexed-rate-amounts.pdf\">2025 Commonwealth Supported Student Contribution Amounts by funding clusters [.pdf 340kB]<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/07\/2026-Indexed-rate-amounts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Commonwealth Supported Student Contribution Amounts by funding clusters [.pdf 343kB]<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Professional Pathway Students<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Curtin currently provides the following courses as part of the Professional Pathway initiative:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Professional Pathway Psychology Courses<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong>Course Code<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong>Course Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">B-PSYCHRM<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">Bachelor of Science (Psychology and Human Resource Management)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">BB-PSYHRM<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">BB-PSYMKT<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">B-PSYCH<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">Bachelor of Psychology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">BB-LAWPSY<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Science (Psychology)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Professional Pathway Social Work Courses<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Course Code<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Course Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">B-SCWK<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">Bachelor of Social Work<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">MG-SCWK<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">Master of Social Work (Qualifying)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Domestic-full-fee-paying-place\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Domestic-full-fee-paying-place\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Domestic-full-fee-paying-place\">Domestic full fee paying place<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Domestic-full-fee-paying-place\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <h4><strong>Course-based Fee Pricing<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Domestic course fees can be calculated using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/essentials\/fees\/understanding-your-fees\/tuition-fees\/student-fee-calculator\/\">Fee Calculator<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, Curtin will be transitioning to course-based pricing.<\/p>\n<p>As a domestic fee-paying student, the fees you pay will depend on the course you are enrolled in. The course-based pricing means that all your units within a study year will be charged at the same rate.<\/p>\n<p>A domestic full fee-paying place is a place that is not subsidised by the Australian government. If you are enrolled as a domestic full fee-paying student, you must pay the full cost of your course.<\/p>\n<p>You may be eligible to use a FEE-HELP loan to pay your fees if you meet the relevant criteria. You can find more information about FEE-HELP loan criteria on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/essentials\/fees\/paying-your-fees\/commonwealth-supported\/\">Commonwealth supported Places and HELP loans<\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-International-fee-paying-students\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"International-fee-paying-students\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-International-fee-paying-students\">International fee-paying students<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"International-fee-paying-students\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <h4><strong>Course-based Fee Pricing<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>International course fees can be calculated using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/essentials\/fees\/understanding-your-fees\/tuition-fees\/student-fee-calculator\/\">Fee Calculator<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, Curtin will be transitioning to course-based pricing.<\/p>\n<p>As an international student, the fees you pay will depend on the course you are enrolled in. The course-based pricing means that all your units within a study year will be charged at the same rate.<\/p>\n<p>Your Letter of Offer will include an estimate of the fees for your full course. It will also provide an indicative price for your first semester, which you must pay upfront before you accept your offer and commence your studies.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Contribution-exempt-place\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Contribution-exempt-place\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Contribution-exempt-place\">Contribution exempt place<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Contribution-exempt-place\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>If you are undertaking a foundation, enabling or bridging course in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP), you do not pay a student contribution amount, provided you are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An Australian citizen, who will live and study in Australia for at least part of your course; or<\/li>\n<li>An Australian permanent resident, who will live and study in Australia for the duration of your course; or<\/li>\n<li>A New Zealand citizen, who will live and study in Australia for the duration of your course<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are enrolled in a contribution exempt place, your fees are paid to Curtin by the Australian government through the Commonwealth Grant Scheme.<\/p>\n<p>Curtin currently offers contribution exempt places in the following courses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>EN-SCENHL &#8211;\u00a0Enabling Course for Science, Engineering and Health<\/li>\n<li>EN-ENGL\u00a0&#8211; English Language Enabling Course for Domestic Students<\/li>\n<li>EN-INDGTE &#8211;\u00a0Indigenous Tertiary Enabling Course<\/li>\n<li>EN-UNIRDY &#8211;\u00a0UniReady\u00a0Enabling Program<\/li>\n<li>EN-GEHLTH &#8211;\u00a0Health Sciences Graduate Entry Foundation Course<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Not-for-degree\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Not-for-degree\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Not-for-degree\">Not-for-degree<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Not-for-degree\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>If you complete individual units at Curtin, rather than a full course leading to a recognised qualification, you will be enrolled as a not-for-degree student.<\/p>\n<p>As a not-for-degree student you must pay your full fees upfront when you enrol. If you do not pay your fees upfront, your enrolment will be cancelled.<\/p>\n<p>Below are the published not-for-degree tuition fees for 2026:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/02\/2026-Not-for-Degree-Domestic-Unit-Fees-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Domestic not-for-degree unit fees 2026 [.pdf 878kB]<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/02\/2026-Not-for-Degree-International-Unit-Fees.pdf\">International not-for-degree unit fees 2026 [.pdf 863kB]<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Higher-degree-by-research\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Higher-degree-by-research\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Higher-degree-by-research\">Higher degree by research<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Higher-degree-by-research\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>If you are undertaking a research degree at Curtin, you may be eligible for a grant to assist with payment of your tuition fees, under the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/study.curtin.edu.au\/higher-degree-by-research\/rtp-scholarship\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Research Training Program (RTP)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"link-list\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Related links link list\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n    \n    \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"related-links\">Related links<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n    \n            <ul class=\"link-list\">\n                            <li>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/essentials\/fees\/paying-your-fees\/\" target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Link to Paying your fees\">\n                        <span class=\"link-list__title\">Paying your fees<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"ico ico-arrow ico--deep-blue\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-arrow.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'>\n                                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/essentials\/fees\/paying-your-fees\/commonwealth-supported\/\" target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Link to CSP and HELP Loans\">\n                        <span class=\"link-list__title\">CSP and HELP Loans<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"ico ico-arrow ico--deep-blue\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-arrow.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'>\n                                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You will need to pay tuition fees for each unit you undertake at Curtin. 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