Learning and Teaching Unit
The cost of your education at the University of South Australia is met through the payment of tuition fees. The fee is quoted in your offer letter in Australian dollars. This information site provides details about what is covered by tuition fees, the dates when payment should be made and the process for appeal and refund.
You can find out the annual tuition fee for your program from the information booklet: "General Information for International Students" or by going to the University's website for information about annual fees.
The annual tuition fee covers the cost of tuition, class handouts and most other essential teaching materials. It also covers access to the Internet, and some printing. Every enrolled student is provided with a quota for Internet usage and printing. The tuition fee does not cover text books or Overseas Student Health Cover. Your fees give you access to important support services provided by Learning and Teaching Unit, and facilities such as the Library. You are also entitled to representation and support with appeals and grievances with the University provided through UniLife.
If you are a first year student, you would normally have paid your fees in part or in full prior to your arrival, in order to obtain your student visa. If you have not paid your fees, they should be paid before the study period census date. Information about study periods and census dates.
If you are given credit for the course before the study period census date, you are eligible for a full refund of that course fee. The course fee will be credited towards the following study period’s enrolment.
You will get a refund if you withdraw from a course before the study period census date. The course fee will be credited towards the following study period’s enrolment. You will not get a refund if you withdraw from a course after the study period’s census date.
You should be aware that withdrawal from courses after the study period’s census date will affect your recorded grades. Refer to the information site on important dates.
The University has detailed policy on issuing refunds to international students in the event of withdrawal from a program. The Guidelines on payment and refund of fees for International students is included with your letter of offer and is also available online.
If you were granted Permanent Residency (PR) in Australia, you may become eligible for a Commonwealth Supported place or domestic student tuition fees. If the international tuition fee has already been paid, the difference between that fee and any owing under the applicable rate for a permanent resident in that program will be refunded if you have:
If PR is granted after the census date, you will be classified as an international student for the remainder of that Study Period and you must pay international tuition fees for that Study Period. From the following Study Period, you will be classified as a Permanent Resident and you will be liable to pay the appropriate domestic student fee.
Australian Permanent Residents in a Commonwealth supported program are eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place and will be required to pay the full student contribution amount that applies to domestic students by the census date of that study period or their enrolment in that study period will be cancelled.
Australian Permanent Residents are not eligible for Commonwealth Assistance (i.e. - upfront discount of HECS-HELP).
You should seek advice from Learning and Teaching Unit on your campus.
If you have not paid your fees by the final payment date or have not paid any due fines, your student record will note that you are in Bad Financial Standing. When you are in Bad Financial Standing, you may not look at your final grades, re-enrol, gain an academic transcript or graduate until the fees have been paid.
Student loans are not available for the payment of fees. It is a requirement of your student visa that you have sufficient funds to support yourself for the duration of your study.
You have the right to appeal against any decision relating to the refund of fees. If you wish to appeal, you are advised to first seek advice from Learning and Teaching Unit on your campus. Your appeal must be in writing, and should be addressed to:
The Chair, International Student Fees Committee, Student and Academic Services 101 Currie Street Adelaide 5000
If you have a general question regarding your fees go to Campus Central. For help with problems regarding fees see International student services staff at Learning and Teaching Unit on your campus.
