Table A: Student contribution bands for Commonwealth supported students The cost of your 2012 units is based on the field of education classification of each unit of study. Units are grouped on the basis of their field of education into four bands. We set a student contribution rate for each of the four bands. If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place in a course of study you may be covered by different contribution amounts depending on when you commenced. You will be charged in accordance with the year you commenced your course: Students who commence in 2010, 2011 or 2012 To see the actual contribution costs for your units and their EFTSL value view the alphabetical list of units or refer to your course structure in course information. 2012 Student Contribution bands for Commonwealth supported students The bands are indicative only. The actual contribution may vary depending on the units in your course. These bands show the student contribution required for one equivalent full-time student load or 96 credit points of study, if all units were taken from that band. The actual amount of your student contribution will depend on the EFTSL value of your individual units within your course. Band Field of Education Classifications Student contribution charge Band 1 Education, nursing, visual and performing arts, behavioural science, social studies, foreign languages and humanities $5,648 Band 2 Computing, built environment, other health, allied health, engineering, surveying, agriculture $8,050
Band Field of Education Classifications Student contribution charge Band 3 Accounting, administration, economics, commerce, law, dentistry, medicine and veterinary science $9,425 Band 4 National priority Mathematics, statistics, science $4,520 Fee changes in 2010 Education and Nursing units are charged as Band 1 from 1 January 2010. Am I a 2010, 2011 or 2012 student? You are a 2010/2011/2012 student if you commenced your course of study in a Commonwealth Supported Place on or after 1 January 2010. Students who commenced in 2009 Students who commence in 2009 2012 Student Contribution bands for Commonwealth supported students The bands are indicative only. The actual contribution may vary depending on the units in your course. These bands show the student contribution required for one equivalent full-time student load or 96 credit points of study, if all units were taken from that band. The actual amount of your student contribution will depend on the EFTSL value of your individual units within your course. Calculate the cost of your units using the calculation table
Band Field of Education Classifications Student contribution charge Band 1 Visual and performing arts, behavioural science, social studies, foreign languages and humanities $5,648 Band 2 Computing, built environment, other health, allied health, engineering, surveying, agriculture $8,050 Band 3 Accounting, administration, economics, commerce, law, dentistry, medicine and veterinary science $9,425 Band 4 National priority Mathematics, statistics, science, education and nursing $4,520 Fee changes Education and Nursing units are charged as Band 1 from 1 January 2010. Am I a pre-2010 student? Students who commenced their course of study prior to 2010 are considered 'Pre-2010 students' and continue to be charged for Education and Nursing units as Band 4: National Priority (as above). You are a pre-2010 student if you: started your course of study prior to 31 December 2009 have not completed your course at 31 December 2009 are not a pre-2008 CSP student are not a pre-2009 CSP student you are undertaking a unit in education or nursing. Eligible students will be charged the lower (pre-2010) maximum student contribution amount when undertaking units from these funding clusters.you will still be considered a pre-2010 student if, from 2010 you meet the requirements and you:
transfer between higher education providers are in a pre-2010 Commonwealth supported place, discontinue your course, then recommence the same course or a new course undertake a course after completing an enabling course for which you were eligible as a pre-2010 student complete a course for which you were eligible as a pre-2010 student and then undertake an honours course. To be considered as a pre-2010 student please complete an Application to be considered as a pre-2008, pre-2009 or pre-2010 Commonwealth Supported Student (PDF file, 181.88 KB). Students who commenced in 2008 2012 Student Contribution bands for Commonwealth supported students The bands are indicative only. The actual contribution may vary depending on the units in your course. These bands show the student contribution required for one equivalent full-time student load or 96 credit points of study, if all units were taken from that band. The actual amount of your student contribution will depend on the EFTSL value of your individual units within your course. Calculate the cost of your units using the calculation table Band Field of Education Classifications Student contribution charge Band 1 Visual and performing arts, behavioural science, social studies, foreign languages and humanities $5,648 Band 2 Mathematics, statistics, science, computing, built environment, other health, allied health, engineering, surveying, agriculture $8,050 Band 3 Accounting, administration, economics, commerce, law, dentistry, medicine and veterinary science $9,425
Band Field of Education Classifications Student contribution charge Band 4 National priority Education and nursing $4,520 Fee changes Mathematics, Statistics and Science units are charged as Band 4: National Priority from 1 January 2009. Am I a pre-2009 student? Students who commenced their course of study in 2008 are considered 'Pre-2009 students' and continue to be charged for Mathematics, Statistics and Science units as Band 2 (as above). You are a pre-2009 student if you: started your course of study prior to 31 December 2008 are not a pre-2008 CSP student are not transferring in 2009 to a natural and physical science course of study are studying a unit in mathematics, statistics or science funding cluster. Eligible students will be charged at the higher (pre-2009) maximum student contribution amount when undertaking units in this funding cluster. You will still be considered a pre-2009 student if, from 2009, you meet the requirements, and you: transfer from one course of study to another, except if you are transferring from a non-natural and Physical Science course to a Natural and Physical Science course transfer between higher education providers are pre-2009 eligible in a Commonwealth Supported place and discontinue course and recommence same course or a new course undertake a course after completing an enabling course for which you were eligible as pre-2009 CSP student complete a course for which you were eligible as a pre-2009 CSP student and undertake the honours course. *If you commence a course of study that is not a Natural and Physical Science course before 2009 and transfer to a Natural and Physical Science course you will be charged for units undertaken in mathematics, statistics and science as Band 4: National Priority.
Note: A pre-2008 student may also be eligible as a pre-2009 student if they commence a Natural and Physical Sciences course in 2009. To be considered as a pre-2009 student please complete an Application to be considered as a pre-2008, pre-2009 or pre-2010 Commonwealth Supported Student (PDF file, 181.88 KB). Students who commenced prior to 2008 2012 Student Contribution bands for Commonwealth supported students The bands are indicative only. The actual contribution may vary depending on the units in your course. These bands show the student contribution required for one equivalent full-time student load or 96 credit points of study, if all units were taken from that band. The actual amount of your student contribution will depend on the EFTSL value of your individual units within your course. Calculate the cost of your units using the calculation table. Band Field of Education Classifications Student contribution charge Band 1 Visual and performing arts, behavioural science, social studies, foreign languages and humanities $5,648 Band 2 Accounting, administration, economics, commerce, mathematics, statistics, science, computing, built environment, other health, allied health, engineering, surveying, agriculture $8,050 Band 3 Law, dentistry, medicine and veterinary science $9,425
Band Field of Education Classifications Student contribution charge Band 4 National priority Education and nursing $4,520 Fee changes Accounting, administration, economics and commerce units are charged as Band 3 from 1 January 2008. Am I a pre-2008 student? Students who commenced their course of study prior to 2008 are considered 'Pre-2008 students' and continue to be charged for accounting, administration, economics and commerce units as Band 2 (as above). The arrangements for pre-2008 students apply until the end of 2012. You are a Pre-2008 student if you: started or continued your course of study in a Commonwealth supported place between 1 January 2005 and 31 December 2007; and have not completed your course at 31 December 2007; and are studying a unit in the accounting, administration, economics or commerce funding cluster. Eligible students will be charged the lower (pre-2008) maximum student contribution amount when undertaking units in this funding cluster. You will still be considered a pre-2008 student if, from 2008, you meet the requirements, and you: transfer from one course of study to another (including where one course of study is postgraduate and the other is undergraduate) transfer between Higher Education providers discontinue or complete your studies from 2008, and subsequently enrol in a Commonwealth supported place in 2009 (or any year up to 2012) undertake a course after completing an enabling course for which you were eligible as a pre-2008 CSP student complete a course for which you were eligible as a pre-2008 CSP student and then undertake an honours course.
To be considered as a pre-2008 student please complete an Application to be considered as a pre-2008, pre-2009 or pre-2010 Commonwealth Supported Student (PDF file, 181.88 KB). If you think you're eligible for transitional arrangements for your course of study, please complete an Application to be considered as a pre-2008, pre-2009 or pre-2010 Commonwealth Supported Student.
Table B: Domestic Tuition Fee View the cost of individual units to determine the 2012 course fee. Domestic tuition fees are determined at the unit level taking into account the principal subject matter of the unit and the level of study. The aggregation of the cost of units undertaken in 2012 will determine the 2012 fee for the course. The table below outlines the framework for domestic tuition fees. Note: Special rates apply to certain units offered to study abroad students, in offshore courses, QUT International College courses, or courses customised for corporate delivery. If you can't find your unit in this list, email Student Fees for more information. Field of Education Classifications Rate per credit point 2011 Rate per credit point 2012 Law, accounting, administration, economics, commerce $114 - $366 $116 - $373 Humanities $153 $156 Mathematics, statistics, behavioural science, social studies, education, computing, built environment, other health $153 - $245 $156 - $250 Education $153 $156 - $179 Clinical psychology, allied health, foreign languages, visual and performing arts $153 - $245 $156 - $250 Nursing $153 - $186 $156 - $190 Engineering, science, surveying $153 - $262 $156 - $257
Field of Education Classifications Rate per credit point 2011 Rate per credit point 2012 Dentistry, medicine, veterinary, science, agriculture $311 $317 Research thesis (normally PhD) exceeded maximum time $19369 - $24061 per EFTSL $19756 - $24542 per EFTSL
Table C: International Student Tuition Fee International student tuition fees are determined at the unit level taking into account the principal subject matter of the unit and level of study. The aggregation of the cost of units undertaken in 2012 will determine the 2012 fee for the course. Some courses have special rates approved (eg those undertaken at the QUT International College). Any other course is charged at the individual unit level. Note: Special rates apply to certain units offered to study abroad students, in offshore courses, QUT International College courses, or courses customised for corporate delivery. If you can't find your unit in this list, email Student Fees for more information. Course information includes an indicative cost per semester. This is calculated as an average over the whole course using the most common units in which students enrol. The application for admission fee for award courses is $55.00 (incl. GST). International students should also read the International Student Fee and Refund Policy. Courses with special rates Course Code Course Title Teaching period 2011 Fee 2012 Fee BS40 University Diploma of Business Semester $8436 $8436 IF06 University Diploma in Professional Communication Semester $8436 $8436 IT10 University Diploma in Information Technology Semester $8436 $8436 QC01 Foundation - 1 semester Semester $7873 $7873 QC02 Standard Foundation - 2 semesters Semester $7873 $7873 QC04 Extended Foundation - 2.5 semesters Block $17,321 $17,321
Course Code Course Title Teaching period 2011 Fee 2012 Fee QC05 University Certificate in Tertiary Preparation (Formerly Bridging) Semester $7873 $7873 QC10 English for Academic Purposes - 12 weeks Semester $4320 $4320 QC15 IELTS Preparation Block $5400 $5400 QC20/QE05 General English - 5 week block (Incorporating components QE10, QE15, QE20, QE25, QE30, QE35, QE40 and QE45 for multiple 5 week blocks.) Block $1800 $1800 QC22 English for Tertiary Preparation - 2 weeks Block $720 $720 QC24 English for Academic Purposes plus Block $8640 $8640 QC25 Cambridge First Certificate Preparation Course - 12 weeks Semester $4320 $4320 UO80 University Study Abroad Certificate 1 Semester $9450 $9450 UO90 University Study Abroad Diploma 2 Semesters $18,900 $18,900 Cost of individual units View the cost of individual units to determine the 2012 course fee. The table below outlines the framework for international tuition fees. Field of Education Classifications Rate per credit point 2011 Rate per credit point 2012 Law, accounting, administration, economics, commerce $230-$442 $222-$378 Humanities $213-$224 $217-$228
Field of Education Classifications Rate per credit point 2011 Rate per credit point 2012 Mathematics, statistics, behavioural science, social studies, education, computing, built environment, other health $230-$235 $235-$257 Clinical psychology, allied health, foreign languages, visual and performing arts $218-$252 $222-$257 Education $230-$235 $235-$240 Nursing $213-$252 $224 - $257 Engineering, science, surveying $240-$262 $245 - $262 Dentistry, medicine, veterinary, science, agriculture $311 $317 Research thesis (normally PhD) $21,919 - $26,611 per EFTSL $22,357 - $27,143 per EFTSL
Table D: Domestic Undergraduate Non-award Tuition Fee To view 2012 Domestic Undergraduate Non-Award Tuition Fee charges please refer to Table B: Domestic Tuition Fee.
Table E: Summer Program Tuition Fee and Commonwealth supported courses with Summer as Normal Progression In accordance with Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) policy from 1 January 2005, a student who is advised that they are to be Commonwealth supported for a unit during QUT's Summer Program will pay the student contribution amount in accordance with those applicable for the year the census date falls. More information about Summer semester enrolment This table does not include International Student Tuition Fees. Summer Program Tuition fees Units with a census date in 2011/2012 Students enrolled in existing fee-paying courses (postgraduate) Refer to Table B Students enrolled in existing fee-paying courses (undergraduate) Refer to Table B QUT Commonwealth supported students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported unit over summer Refer to Table A QUT Commonwealth supported students enrolled in a Tuition Fee paying unit over summer Refer to Table B Visiting and cross institutional students Refer to Table F
Table F: Visiting Student Tuition Fee To view 2012 Domestic Visiting Student Tuition charges please refer to Table B: Domestic Tuition Fees. In accordance with Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) policy from 1 January 2005, a student who is advised that they are to be Commonwealth supported for a unit during QUT's Summer Program will pay the student contribution amount for the year in which the unit census date falls. The rates for 2011/2012 Summer Program are: Sum 1: student contribution rate for 2011 Sum: student contribution rate for 2011 Sum 2: student contribution rate for 2012
Table L: Student Services and Amenities Fee Fee rates From 2012 we will be charging the fee to: domestic undergraduate coursework students domestic postgraduate coursework students International, higher degree research, corporate award, and non-award students are exempt from the fee in 2012 and 2013. External units will also be excluded in 2012 and 2013. The fee will be charged from 1 July 2012 per enrolled credit point. Invoice due dates will align with your tuition fee due dates. For 2012 the charge is $2.73 per credit point. This table shows example charges per unit: Credit point value Charge 6 credit points $16.38 12 credit points $32.75 24 credit points $65.50 48 credit points $131 The maximum charge for the half-year period 1 July 2012 to 31 December 2012 is $131. The fee will be indexed annually. Payment of the fee Eligible students will be able to defer the fee through a loan scheme called SA-HELP. More information about SA-HELP