Student fees

Domestic students

Domestic students are those students who were born in Australia or New Zealand, who have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, or who have Australian permanent residency status. USQ programs for undergraduate and postgraduate domestic students are either:

• Commonwealth supported, therefore liable for a student contribution amount
• not supported by the Commonwealth, therefore liable for full fees.

International students

International students are not supported by the Commonwealth and are liable to pay full fees.

Non-award study

Non-award study refers to enrolment in a subject or subjects which do not count towards an award program at USQ, including:

• preparatory programs, such as the Tertiary Preparation Program
• cross institutional study
• professional development courses. 

Depending on your citizenship or residency, students enrolled in a non-award program or course, may pay for their studies via: 

• full fees 
• or receive a scholarship and not pay fees.

Student Amenities Fee

In accordance with new Australian Government legislation, it is envisaged that USQ will be charging you a Student Services and Amenities Fee during 2012. This fee will cover services such as employment and career advice, health services, financial advice and other support services. The Student Services and Amenities Fee will not exceed $263 per student in 2012. If you are an Australian citizen and eligible to access a HELP loan, you may choose to defer payment through the SA-HELP scheme.

The University will provide more information regarding the implementation of the fee as soon as details are finalised. In the meantime, you can go to the Australian Government DEEWR website for details of the legislation.