Understanding fees for undergraduate degrees
At UTS, all commencing undergraduate students pay tuition fees to contribute towards the cost of their studies. The amount of tuition fees you’ll pay depends on the subjects you enrol in and the course you’re studying. For each teaching period, your enrolment is finalised on the census date and you then become financially liable for the tuition fees for the subjects in which you’re enrolled.
There are also additional costs for textbooks and resources, which may vary depending on the course you choose to study.
Students also contribute towards a fee that supports the provision of amenities and non-academic services for students at UTS.
Learn more about the Student Services and Amenities Fee.
Tuition fee calculators
You can use the tuition fee calculators to determine fees for the current year. The tool guides you on which calculator to use based on whether you are a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSP) or not.
Use the tuition fee calculator here.
How to pay for your university fees
HECS-HELP
HECS-HELP is a loan available to help local, Commonwealth Supported Students invest in their future studies. If you’re eligible, HECS-HELP can cover all or part of your tuition fees. The amount you repay each year is a percentage of your income, and the more you earn, the higher your repayment will be. The ATO will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include it on your income tax notice of assessment. There is no interest charged on loan accounts. However, when your loan is more than 11 months old, the balance is subject to indexation, which is applied on 1 June each year.
The HELP indexation rate will be the lower of either the:
- Consumer Price Index (CPI)
- Wage Price Index (WPI).
For more information on HECS-HELP, visit UTS Information on HECS-HELP loans.
Note: to apply for a HECS-HELP loan you will need; your Tax File Number (TFN) and your Unique Student Identifier (USI).
Commonwealth Supported Students (CSPs)
CSPs are available to all commencing domestic students.
If you are admitted to UTS as a Commonwealth supported student, you hold a Commonwealth supported place (CSP). This means that the Australian Government contributes towards the cost of your education, and you pay the remaining balance through student contributions.
Commonwealth supported places are available to domestic students in:
- all undergraduate courses and
- a small number of postgraduate courses by coursework.
As a Commonwealth supported student you are required to pay student contributions for each unit of study.
In addition to student contributions, you may also be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee.
Find out more about Commonwealth supported places (CSP).
UTS financial support and recommended resources
The UTS Financial Assistance Service offers a range of programs and services to help with practical and financial aspects of student life. You can book a confidential appointment with a financial assistance officer to discuss your financial situation.
The service also provides self-help resources for managing your finances.
Speak with the UTS Financial Assistance Service.
Employment
Many students seek casual or part-time work to cover living expenses. UTS Careers Services provides online application information and up-to-date job listings.
Scholarships
UTS offers a wide range of merit-based, equity-based and financial-based scholarships to help students through their studies. Eligible future students can apply for Equity Scholarships through UAC.
Use the scholarships search tool to discover available scholarships.
Australian Indigenous Students
Indigenous students are encouraged to contact the UTS Equity and Diversity Unit and the Jumbunna Indigenous House of Learning for information about support programs. Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships are available through the UTS Scholarships Office.
Discover more about Jumbunna Indigenous House of Learning.
Centrelink
Domestic UTS students should explore their eligibility for income support through Centrelink. Check eligibility for the three main student income support payments: Youth Allowance (YA), Austudy or Abstudy. You may be required to provide proof of UTS enrolment and income to a Centrelink office.
For more details, visit the Centrelink website.
Tuition Payment Due Dates
It is important to pay your fees in full by the due date. Late payments will incur a fee, and your enrolment may be cancelled if you do not pay on time.