Your fees and payment options
We want to make paying your fees as easy as possible.
Find out more information about your course fees, other costs and options for payment to suit your needs.
International students
Studying overseas is a great investment in your future.
You will generally pay the full fee for your course. You can find more information about your course fees via your course details.
Your fees and payment options
We want to make paying your fees as easy as possible.
Find out more information about your course fees, other costs and options for payment to suit your needs.
Your fees and payment options
Studying overseas is a great investment in your future. We want to make paying your fees as easy as possible, and make your transition to QUT a smooth one.
You will generally pay the full fee for your course. You can find more information about your course fees via your course details.
Financial aid for international students
We want to help our international students find appropriate financial aid, loans, grants, and other types of financial assistance available through government and private programs in Australia and their home countries.
Your fees and payment options
Going to university is a great investment in your child's future. We want to make paying fees as easy as possible, and make your child's transition to uni a smooth one.
Find out more information about course fees, other costs and options for payment to suit your needs.
Your fees and payment options
Going to university is a great investment in your students' future. We want to make paying fees as easy as possible, and make your students' transition to uni a smooth one.
Find out more information about course fees, other costs and options for payment to suit different circumstances.
Your fees and payment options
Going to university is a great investment in your future. We want to make paying your fees as easy as possible, and make your transition to uni a smooth one.
Find out more information about your course fees, other costs and options for payment to suit your needs.
Find a scholarship
Scholarships
We believe in access to education for all students. We offer more than 100 scholarships for students from all backgrounds and with all kinds of experience.
Find your scholarship
Find a scholarship
Scholarships
We believe in access to education for all students. We offer more than 100 scholarships for students from all backgrounds and with all kinds of experience.
Find your scholarship
Find a scholarship
Scholarships
We believe in access to education for all students. We offer more than 100 scholarships for students from all backgrounds and with all kinds of experience.
Find your scholarship
Find a scholarship
Scholarships
You may be eligible for a scholarship, including our merit scholarships for high-achieving students, which can cover 25% of your course fees.
Find a sponsorship
Sponsorships
At QUT, we support more than 1000 sponsored students from around the world, who receive financial assistance from a government, organisation or company (not private individuals, relatives or benefactors) to undertake study in Australia.
Government support
Government loans
Australian and eligible New Zealand students, as well as permanent humanitarian visa holders, might not have to pay for their course up-front. There are options to defer your course fees with a government loan, including HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP and SA-HELP.
HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP and SA-HELPFinancial aid for international students
We want to help our international students find appropriate financial aid, loans, grants, and other types of financial assistance available through government and private programs in Australia and their home countries.
Explore aid schemes
Legislative changes affecting you
A number of legislative changes have passed through parliament, many of which will come into effect on 1 January 2021.
HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP, SA-HELP
Government loans
You might not have to pay for your course up-front. There are options to defer your course fees with a government loan, including HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP and SA-HELP.
Legislative changes affecting you
A number of legislative changes have passed through parliament, many of which will come into effect on 1 January 2021.
HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP, SA-HELP
Government loans
Your child might not have to pay for their course up-front. There are options to defer course fees with government loan schemes, including HECS-HELP and SA-HELP.
Legislative changes affecting you
A number of legislative changes have passed through parliament, many of which will come into effect on 1 January 2021.
HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP, SA-HELP
Government loans
When your students are accepted into their course, they might not have to pay for their course up-front. There are options to defer course fees with government loan schemes, including HECS-HELP and SA-HELP.
Legislative changes affecting you
A number of legislative changes have passed through parliament, many of which will come into effect on 1 January 2021.
Government aid programs
Financial aid for international students
We want to help our international students find appropriate financial aid, loans, grants, and other types of financial assistance available through government and private programs in Australia and their home countries.
Additional course costs
For some courses, there may be extra costs, including:
- purchasing items like uniforms or safety equipment
- participating in course-related activities and field trips
- getting vaccinations
- applying for a blue card.
These costs are compulsory, and they're not covered by tuition fees.
Check the course information to see if a course has additional costs
Cost of living
Brisbane is an affordable city, but you still need to plan to make sure you have enough money for your study and living expenses.
If you're moving to Brisbane, during your first few weeks you will need around $2,500 to get set up, including accommodation costs, money to set up your new home, and food and transport. Once you are settled, you should budget around $500 a week for rent, food, transport, bills, study costs and entertainment.
International students
For your student visa, you will also need to meet financial requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs. Find out more about visa eligibility through the Department of Home Affairs website.
Cost of living
Brisbane is an affordable city, but you still need to plan to make sure you have enough money for your study and living expenses.
If you're moving to Brisbane, during your first few weeks you will need around $2,500 to get set up, including accommodation costs, money to set up your new home, and food and transport. Once you are settled, you should budget around $500 a week for rent, food, transport, bills, study costs and entertainment.
Cost of living
This table estimates your monthly expenses whilst studying at QUT. These are a guide only and costs may vary according to your lifestyle. All prices are in Australian dollars.
| Student Apartment Complex | Catered Student Accommodation | Private share house accommodation | |
|---|---|---|---|
Rent | $1600 - $2,200 | $2,400 - $2,650 | $800 - $1600 |
Utilities (gas, electricity, water) | $150 - $175* | $150 - $175* | $150 - $175* |
Food | $560 - $1,500 | Included | $560 - $1,500 |
Mobile phone/internet | $50 - $120 | $50 - $120 | $50 - $120 |
Public Transport | $100 - $150 | $100 - $150 | $100 - $150 |
Total | $2,460 - $2,795 | $2,700 - $3,095 | $1,660 - $3,545 |
* Some student accommodation providers include electricity, gas and internet costs in rent. However, check with your provider to be sure.
Study Australia provides a helpful online cost of living calculator to estimate your weekly, monthly, and yearly living costs.
Learn more about managing your money while you study
For your student visa, you will also need to meet financial requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs. Find out more about visa eligibility through the Department of Home Affairs website
Health cover for international students
If you're an international student with an Australian student visa, you must have valid Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) with an approved provider. You need to organise your OSHC before you come to Australia. OSHC gives you access to health care while you're here. If your family is coming to Australia with you, they must also have OSHC cover.
You don't need OSHC if you are:
- a Norwegian student covered by the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme
- a Swedish student covered by the National Board of Student Aid or by Kammarkollegiet
- a Belgian student covered under the Reciprocal Health Care Agreement with Australia
- studying for less than four months on a visitor or tourist visa. You will not be eligible for OSHC and are advised to purchase Overseas Visitors Health Cover or comprehensive travel insurance
- an Australian government scholarship student (Australia Award students).
The Department of Home Affairs has implemented mandatory visa length cover as a requirement for all student visa applications. This means you must show that you have OSHC for the entire proposed duration of your student visa.
Preferred provider
Our preferred OSHC provider is Medibank. We organise a Medibank Comprehensive OSHC policy for international students. We'll arrange cover for the length of your visa with Medibank Private. You'll need to pay for this cover when you accept your offer.
Benefits of the Medibank Comprehensive OSHC policy:
- include access to a 24/7 student health and support line
- memberships for singles, couples, and families
- increased pharmacy (prescription medicine) inclusions
- private psychology
- repatriation
- 100% Student Visa compliant
Medibank's OSHC cover
If you’d rather use a different provider, the privatehealth.gov.au website has information about which health funds offer OSHC. You’ll need to provide us with proof of your policy.
If you have not arrived in Australia and no longer require OSHC, you'll need to cancel your existing policy.
Make a OSHC policy change request
I have received an Australia Award Scholarship
If you hold an Australia Award Scholarship, you are entitled to basic OSHC through Medibank Private. We will pay for your OSHC (single person cover) before you arrive. You can contact Student Services at studentservices@qut.edu.au for more information about your cover, including family upgrades.
Financial support
Managing your money while studying can be challenging. Our welfare officers can help you manage your finances and access financial support, such as Equity Emergency Bursaries, and Equity Work Integrated Learning Bursaries.
We also offer a wide range of scholarships for students from all backgrounds, including equity scholarships, which are specifically for low-income students.
If you're an Australian student studying full-time, you may be eligible for Austudy, Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY. Find out more how Centrelink can help you meet your living costs via Services Australia.
Financial support
Managing your money while studying can be challenging. Our welfare officers can help you manage your finances and access financial support.
While you're studying, you may be able to access Equity Emergency Bursaries, and Equity Work Integrated Learning Bursaries to help you meet basic study and living expenses.
We also offer a wide range of scholarships for students from all backgrounds, including equity scholarships, which are specifically for low-income students. Explore the scholarships we offer and apply for any you're eligible for.
If you're studying full-time, you may be eligible for Austudy, Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY. Find out more how Centrelink can help you meet your living costs via the Human Services website.
Financial support
Managing your money while studying can be challenging. Our welfare officers can help you manage your finances and access financial support.
While you're studying, you may be able to access Equity Emergency Bursaries and Equity Work Integrated Learning Bursaries to help you meet basic study and living expenses.
We also offer a wide range of scholarships for students from all backgrounds, including equity scholarships, which are specifically for low-income students. Explore the scholarships we offer and apply for any you're eligible for.
Need more information?
If you've got questions about your fees and study costs, contact our student support centre, HiQ.