Graduate coursework fees and payments (domestic)
Your tuition fees will vary depending on the course you choose and the type of fee place you're offered as a domestic student.
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Tuition fees
Tuition fees are set annually and are charged each study period based on your enrolment. As a domestic student undertaking graduate coursework, you'll be offered either an Australian fee place or a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). Eligibility is assessed at the time of application.
It’s important you read and understand the University’s current Terms and conditions for Australian fee-paying students before accepting your offer and enrolling in a degree. The Student Loans, Fees and Charges Policy (MPF1325) applies to all students.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
A CSP is a place in a course where the Australian Government pays part of your tuition fees. You pay the remaining amount, known as the student contribution amount. The student contribution amount is determined each year by the Australian Government and depends on the subjects you enrol in, not the overall course of study.
To calculate your student contribution amount for each subject, you need to know the discipline fee band it’s grouped into and its credit point value (EFTSL). View 2026 student contribution amounts.
You can pay your student contribution upfront, or defer it via HECS-HELP if eligible.
Student Learning Entitlement (SLE)
All students studying in a CSP will be entitled to undertake seven years of full-time study or part-time equivalent of Commonwealth-supported study at any higher education institution. This is called your Student Learning Entitlement (SLE). Additional SLE is available in some instances. If you expend your SLE entitlement, you'll no longer be eligible for a CSP and may need to transfer to a full-fee paying place for the remainder of your study.
Australian fee places
Your tuition fees are calculated based on your annual course fee and each subject’s study load (EFTSL value)/credit points. You can find subject fees (fee amounts by discipline) and estimates of typical course fees in Tuition fee tables for Australian fee-paying students
For previous years, go to Previous years' fees.
How to pay
You can pay your student contribution or fees:
- Upfront via credit card or BPAY®
- Defer via HELP-loan(s) if eligible (refer to the Government HELP loans section below).
Government HELP loans
The Australian Government’s Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) allows eligible domestic students to defer fees through a loan. You repay through the tax system once your income reaches the compulsory repayment threshold. Borrowing limits apply across HELP loans.
| Table | ||
|---|---|---|
| Loan scheme | Who it’s for | What it provides |
| HECS-HELP | CSP students | Defers your student contribution amount |
| FEE-HELP | Australian fee place students | Defers your tuition fees |
| SA-HELP | All eligible domestic students | Defers your Student Services and Amenities Fee |
| OS-HELP | CSP students undertaking eligible overseas study | Loan for overseas study expenses |
For full details on eligibility, loan limits and repayment, see Study Assist – HELP loans.
For how to apply for a HELP loan and manage payments for current students, see Paying your fees (domestic).
Other fees and expenses
Student Services and Amenities Fee
Students pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). This goes towards providing essential services and support while you study. The amount depends on whether you’re a full-time or part-time student.
You can pay your SSAF upfront, or defer it via SA-HELP if you're eligible.
Study and living expenses
You'll need to consider additional costs, fees, and incidentals associated with your studies, such as administrative fees, materials or resources (for example, textbooks or equipment), and field trips. A guide to non-tuition fees is available in Terms and conditions for Australian fee-paying students.
There will also be costs associated with living in Melbourne, including accommodation, food, weekly bills and transport. Learn more at Cost of living.
Funding support and scholarships
As a graduate coursework student, there are financial loans, scholarships and bursaries that can help you pay tuition fees and living expenses.
- We offer over 1,200 scholarships and bursaries. Some cover part or all of your course fees and others are one-off grants. Search Scholarships.
- Visit Support and Wellbeing for advice on student loans, hardship grants and other support.
- You may be eligible for Australian Government support payments. See Centrelink benefits and support.
- If your course is closely related to your current employment, you may be able to claim a tax deduction. Learn more at the Australian Taxation Office.