Costs

Most of the students who study at the University of Sydney are Commonwealth supported. These students have most of the cost of their education paid by the government but must also contribute towards this cost themselves. Some courses are more expensive to teach than others, so the amount students contribute depends on the courses and subjects students choose to study.

Commonwealth supported students who are Australian citizens or holders of a Permanent Humanitarian Visa can choose to pay their contributions upfront or to obtain a HECS-HELP loan from the Commonwealth. A HECS-HELP loan is repaid through the tax system once the student is working and their income reaches a threshold (currently $41,595). Students who choose to pay their student contribution upfront receive a 20 per cent discount. The student’s contribution is calculated twice a year (before each semester).

Visit the main University of Sydney website to learn more about Commonwealth supported places and places for International students.

From July 2009, currently enrolled undergraduate students in full fee-paying places who wish to apply for commonwealth supported places must apply through UAC for these places. More information about eligibility is available at http://www.goingtouni.gov.au/