Fees for international student
Learn more about the fees you will need to pay to study at Swinburne as an international student.
Understanding your fees
Fees for international students generally can be categorised into course fees and other fees. It is important to understand these fees, so you can plan ahead and make proper decisions to ensure your study at Swinburne can progress smoothly.
As an international student, there are different processes for you to pay fees, request a refund or apply for a payment extension. Please note that if you do not pay your fees on time, you will be issued with an overdue fee. If you do not pay your overdue fees, you may be withdrawn from your course.
Course fees
To enrol in a course at Swinburne, you will need to pay a course fee (also known as tuition fee). Our course fees vary depending on the course you are studying.
These fees are indicative only
It’s important to note that course fees are indicative only and are based on a standard full-time study load. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
| Study area | Indicative course fees for 2025 (A$) |
|---|---|
| Swinburne Foundation Program | $30,960 (total) |
| UniLink Bridging Program | $16,940 (total) |
| Arts and communication (UniLink) | $33,440 (total) |
| Business (UniLink) | $33,440 (total) |
| Design (UniLink) | $34,560 (total) |
| Engineering (UniLink) | $36,960 (total) |
| Health science (UniLink) | $36,960 (total) |
| Information technology (UniLink) | $34,000 (total) |
| Science (UniLink) | $36,960 (total) |
| Study area | Course type | Duration | Indicative course fees for 2025 (A$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Certificate III | 1 year | $19,960 (total) |
| Diploma | 1 year | $19,960 (total) | |
| Engineering | Advanced diploma | 2 years | $22,000 (annual) |
Please note that these estimates are for single degrees only. Fees for double degrees may vary based on the study areas involved. While the standard duration for most undergraduate courses is three years, some courses require four years or more to complete.
| Study area | Course type | Indicative course fees for 2025 (A$) |
|---|---|---|
| Arts, humanities and social sciences | Bachelor degree | $34,880 – $35,520 (annual) |
| Aviation | Bachelor degree | $44,800 (annual) $221,610 – $237,910 (total) |
| Built environment and architecture | Bachelor degree | $43,280 (annual) |
| Business | Bachelor degree | $41,760 (annual) |
| Design | Bachelor degree | $39,530 – $43,280 (annual) |
| Education | Bachelor degree | $32,880 – $36,080 (annual) |
| Engineering | Associate degree | $38,760 (annual) |
| Bachelor degree | $45,500 (annual) | |
| Film and television | Bachelor degree | $43,120 – $43,760 (annual) |
| Games and interactivity | Bachelor degree | $39,520 – $43,760 (annual) |
| Health | Bachelor degree | $38,960 – $43,280 (annual) |
| Information technology | Bachelor degree | $40,960 – $42,800 (annual) |
| Law | Bachelor degree | $43,280 (annual) |
| Media and communication | Bachelor degree | $39,280 (annual) |
| Psychology | Bachelor degree | $40,600 – $42,160 (annual) |
| Science | Bachelor degree | $42,800 (annual) |
| Study area | Course type | Indicative course fees for 2025 (A$) |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation | Master | $37,840 (annual) |
| Graduate diploma | $37,840 (total) | |
| Graduate certificate | $18,920 (total) | |
| Built environment and architecture | Master | $43,920 (annual) |
| Graduate certificate | $21,960 (total) | |
| Business | Master | $42,240 – $46,560 (annual) |
| Graduate diploma | $46,560 (total) | |
| Graduate certificate | $21,120 – $23,280 (total) | |
| Design | Master | $39,840 (annual) |
| Graduate certificate | $19,920 (total) | |
| Education | Master | $33,880 (annual) |
| Graduate diploma | $33,880 (total) | |
| Engineering | Master | $45,600 – $49,600 (annual) |
| Graduate certificate | $22,800 (total) | |
| Health | Master | $46,160 – $53,600 (annual) |
| Information technology | Master | $31,680 – $43,280 (annual) |
| Graduate diploma | $42,240 (annual) | |
| Graduate certificate | $42,240 – $43,280 (total) | |
| Media and communication | Master | $37,960 (annual) |
| Science | Master | $44,360 (annual) |
| Graduate diploma | $44,360 – $44,480 (total) | |
| Graduate certificate | $22,240 (total) |
| Study area | Indicative course fees for 2025 (A$) |
|---|---|
| Arts, humanities and social sciences | $36,000 (annual) |
| Business | $38,200 – $38,800 (annual) |
| Design | $36,300 (annual) |
| Engineering | $43,600 (annual) |
| Health | $43,600 (annual) |
| Information technology | $44,000 (annual) |
| Law | $38,800 (annual) |
| Psychology | $41,300 (annual) |
| Science | $43,600 (annual) |
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Other fees
There are other fees that you may need to pay during your time at Swinburne. Some of these costs are specific to your course, while others are applied to most students at Swinburne in general.
Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)
The SSAF is used to improve student experience at Swinburne through provision of student services, support to student clubs and other student-focused initiatives. International tuition fees are generally inclusive of SSAF.
Miscellaneous fees
Miscellaneous fees may also apply during your studies, covering a range of additional costs. These could include graduation fees, examination fees or replacement fees for a lost student ID card.
Course-related expenses
Depending on your course, you may be required to pay for additional course-related items and checks. Examples of these expenses include:
- textbooks
- uniforms
- materials
- government checks (e.g. police check)
- certifications (e.g. working with children check)
- immunisations
Frequently asked questions
The tuition fees listed on our website (for example on our course pages) and on your letter of offer are indicative only. These fees are for the relevant year only and subject to annual review, which means these fees may increase throghout the duration of your course.
An annual course fee is the amount you must pay each year of the course, while a total course fee is the full amount you will pay for your international tuition fees.
Tuition fees generally do not include the cost of textbooks, stationery, materials, tools, equipment, uniforms or study excursions required for your course.
You cannot apply for a Commonwealth Supported Place if you're an international student. However, there are general and international scholarships available at Swinburne that can help reduce your course fee. Be sure to check if you are eligible.
To be eligible for a refund of your international student fees, you must meet the criteria and provide sufficient documentation. If you’re deemed eligible for a refund, any outstanding fines, debts or administration fees will be deducted from your refund.
If you’re a continuing international student and your financial position has been negatively affected by circumstances beyond your control, you may apply for an extension to your student fee payment date.
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Have questions about course fees?
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