Fees and Contribution Amounts for Domestic Students
Overview
If you are an Australian Citizen, a New Zealand Citizen, or a Permanent Resident you are considered a domestic student.
The ANU currently offers Commonwealth supported places to all Undergraduate domestic students. At the present time, there are no tuition fee-paying (non-Commonwealth supported) places available to Undergraduate students.
Postgraduate and Non-Award students are generally offered tuition fee-paying places. A number of Postgraduate programs are available on a Commonwealth supported basis. Your letter of offer will indicate the type of place you are being offered.
If your letter of offer does not indicate that you will be a Commonwealth supported student you are liable to pay a tuition fee covering the full cost of your studies.
Research students at ANU are offered a place under the Research Training Scheme (RTS) where the cost of your tuition is met by the Commonwealth.
It is important that students understand that the contribution amounts and tuition fees published on this website apply to enrolments in the 2009 academic year only. Indicative costs are indicated below, however you are also able to search for fees of individual courses you are enrolled in by going to: http://studyat.anu.edu.au/fees
Commonwealth supported students
Postgraduate and Non-Award tuition fee-paying students
Commonwealth Supported Students
If you study in a Commonwealth supported place:
- the Commonwealth contributes to the cost of your courses
- you pay a student contribution amount towards the cost of your courses
- you may be eligible for HECS-HELP assistance to pay your student contribution.
Prior to 2005, the contribution amount applicable for Commonwealth supported students was set by the government and the student contribution was consistent for all Australian Universities.
From 2005, each University determines the student contribution amount charged for each course (class) you enrol in, so that student contributions will vary between Universities. The contribution amount must still be set within a range outlined in the Higher Education Support Act 2003.
The Australian National University did not increase the student contribution amounts for new students commencing their program in 2005 or 2006. The contribution amounts charged for these students are consistent with those applicable to pre-2005 HECS students. However, students that commenced a new program from 2007 are subject to an increase in the student contribution amounts. Students commencing in 2009 are also liable for the increased student contribution amounts.
The contribution amounts vary depending on the discipline category of the courses studied and courses are grouped into three bands according to discipline plus a category referred to as 'National Priorities'. The government determines what is categorised as National Priorities, which are currently maths, science, statistics, education and nursing.
Student Contribution Amounts
The student contribution amounts applicable to each discipline area listed below are dependent upon year of commencement and discipline. The contribution amount is determined for each course you are enrolled in. Contribution bands for each course are available on the individual course descriptions. You will also be able to confirm the consumption of Student Learning Entitlement applicable to each course from your search results.
Students who are considering transferring are strongly advised to contact the Fees Office (fees.officer@anu.edu.au) to determine which fees they will be liable for.
How to calculate your Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (EFTSL)
| Program with Full-Time Equivalent Load of 48 units per year | |
| EFTSL value of 1 course worth 6 units | 6/48 = 0.125 EFTSL |
| EFTSL value of 4 courses each worth 6 units, per semester | 4 x 0.125 = 0.5 EFTSL |
| EFTSL value of 8 courses each worth 6 units, per year | 8 x 0.125 = 1 EFTSL |
Students commencing a new program in 2009
Eligible students that commence a new program of study at ANU in 2009 will be charged at the scheduled 2009 rate. In 2010 and beyond, the rate will be indexed. You will be informed of the 2010 rate when it is published in October 2009.
Remember that a new program = a new rate. For students transferring to a new program (including changes from a combined to single degree program) in 2009, you will be charged at the applicable 2009 rate.
Changes for 2009
Students commencing a program in 2009 will be required to pay up to the maximum of the national priorities rate ($4,162 indexed for later years) for any mathematics, statistics and science courses that they undertake. Students who commenced a non-natural and physical sciences program prior to 1 January 2009 and who transfer into a natural and physical science program will also be eligible for the national priority amount. Other students continue to pay up to the Band 2 maximum ($7,412 indexed for later years) for mathematics, statistics and science courses.
Student Contribution Amounts for students commencing a new program in 2009
| Student Contribution Band | Amount per EFTSL |
| Band 3 (accounting, administration, economics, commerce, law, dentistry, medicine, veterinary science) | $8,677 |
| Band 2 ( computing, built environment, health, engineering, surveying, agriculture) | $7,412 |
| Band 1 (humanities, behavioural science, social studies, foreign languages, visual and performing arts) | $5,201 |
| National Priority NP (mathematics, statistics, science, teaching and nursing) Please note that NP is also represented as Band 5 and Band 6 in some official ANU publications | $4,162 |
Contribution amounts per six unit course
The amount charged at the course level is apportioned on the Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (EFTSL) value of the course. Assuming an EFTSL value of 0.125, the student contribution amounts applicable to each band are:
2009 rates
Band 3 - $8,677 x 0.125 = $1084 (1 six unit course)
Band 2 - $7,412 x 0.125 = $926
Band 1 - $5,201 x 0.125 = $650
National Priority - $4,162 x 0.125 = $520
Changes from 2008
A change was introduced for all courses under the disciplines of Accounting, Administration, Economics and Commerce. The change was that students studying these courses that commenced their Program in 2008 were charged at the Band 3 rate (not the Band 2 rate as in previous years). Students should be aware that this rate is described on Study@ as "AAEC". This means either Band 2 or Band 3, depending upon your year of commencement as outlined here.
Please note that if you are a student studying Accounting, Administration, Economics or Commerce courses and were enrolled pre-2008, you will be charged at the pre-2008 Band 2 rates for these courses, dependent upon your year of commencement for your current Program.
Student Contribution Amounts for students that commenced their Program in 2008 or are continuing a Program commenced in 2007.
| Student Contribution Band | Amount per EFTSL |
| Band 3 (accounting*, administration*, economics*, commerce*, law, dentistry, medicine, veterinary science) | $8,677 |
| Band 2 (mathematics, statistics, computing, built environment, health, engineering, science, surveying, agriculture) | $7,412 |
| Band 1 (humanities, behavioural science, social studies, foreign languages, visual and performing arts) | $5,201 |
| National Priority NP (teaching and nursing) Please note that NP is also represented as Band 5 and Band 6 in some official ANU publications | $4,162 |
* If you commenced in 2007 you will be charged the $7412 rate for any accounting, administration, economics or commerce courses. You may see this Band indicated on your enrolment as Band 2,3.
Commenced 2008 or continuing from 2007 rates
Band 3 - $8,677 x 0.125 = $1084 (1 six unit course)
Band 2 - $7,412 x 0.125 = $926
Band 1 - $5,201 x 0.125 = $650
National Priority - $4,162 x 0.125 = $520
Example 1 of student that commenced a new program in 2008:
Mary began a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2006. If Mary chose to stay in her Bachelor of Arts degree for 2008 and 2009, her standard full-time enrolment cost (if only enrolled in Band 1 courses) for 2009 would be $4162.
If Mary chose to transfer into a Bachelor of Archaeological Practice for 2009, her standard full-time enrolment cost for 2009 would be at the new 2009 rate of $5,201 (for Band 1).
Example 2 of student that commenced a new program in 2008:
Ryan began a combined Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws degree in 2005. If Ryan chose to stay in his Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws for 2009, he would be charged at a rate of $742 per 6 unit course for his Commerce courses and $867 per 6 unit course for his Law courses.
If Ryan chose to transfer to the single Bachelor of Commerce degree in 2009, he would be charged at the pre-2008 Student rate of $926 per 6 unit course for his Commerce courses. If Ryan chose to study courses from humanities in his Commerce degree, he would be charged at the 2009 rate of $650 per 6 unit course.
Students that commenced a program before 1 January 2007
Eligible students that commenced a program of study before 1 January 2007 and have not discontinued your enrolment or completed the requirements of your program, will be charged a student contribution amount at the ANU scheduled indexed rate. Please note that the ANU scheduled indexed rate is only applicable until 31 December 2010. After this date new rates will apply to students who commenced their program prior to 2007 and are continuing their program after 1 January 2011.
Student Contribution Amounts for students continuing their program in 2009 that commenced a program before 1 January 2007
| Student Contribution Band | Amount per EFTSL |
| Band 3 (law, dentistry, medicine, veterinary science) | $6,941 |
| Band 2 (accounting, administration, economics, commerce, mathematics, statistics, computing, built environment, health, engineering, science, surveying, agriculture) | $5,929 |
| Band 1 (humanities, behavioural science, social studies, foreign languages, visual and performing arts) | $4,162 |
| National Priority NP (teaching and nursing) Please note that NP is also represented as Band 5 and 6 in some official ANU publications | $4,162 |
commenced before 1 January 2007 rates
Band 3 - $6,941 x 0.125 = $867 (1 six unit course)
Band 2 - $5,929 x 0.125 = $741
Band 1 - $4,162 x 0.125 = $520
National Priority - $4,162 x 0.125 = $520
Domestic Tuition Fee Paying Places
Domestic students in tuition fee paying places are charged tuition fees for the courses they enrol in dependent on the year they commenced their program.
The course tuition fee published on this website applies to an enrolment in the 2009 academic year. Students who commence their program of study in 2009 can determine the tuition fee that will apply if enrolling in the course in a subsequent year, by applying a compounding increase of 5% per annum to the 2009 tuition fee. The annual percentage increase applies for the duration of your program. If for example, you commence the Master of Professional Accounting in 2009 and do not complete or discontinue that program so that your enrolment extends to future academic years, the tuition fee you will pay for each course offered would be dependent on the year you enrol in that course.
The increase of 5% compounding per annum will apply until you complete or discontinue the program of study you commenced in 2009. An approved transfer to another program of study prior to completion is considered a discontinuation.
Example 1 for Domestic Tuition Fee Paying Places – Jack commences his Program in 2009
Jack commenced a Master of Professional Accounting in 2009. All of Jack's tuition fees for this program are determined by his commencement year. This program could be completed in 2009 if Jack enrolled on a full-time basis, but he works full-time and is studying part time, so expects to complete the program sometime in 2011.
Jack has a particular penchant for technology issues in the workplace and would like to undertake course INFS8004 (Information Systems Management in Organisations) at some stage during his program as an elective.
- If Jack enrols in this course in 2009, the tuition fee is $2550.
- If Jack enrols in this course in 2010, the tuition fee may increase by up to 5% ie $2550 x 105% = $2677.
- If Jack enrols in this course in 2011, the tuition fee may increase by a further 5 % ie $2677 x 105% = $2810.
Example 2 for Domestic Tuition Fee Paying Places – Jack changes his mind
Towards the end of 2009, Jack is given a promotion as project manager for the financial systems upgrade in his department. He is keen to impress his employer and enhance his future opportunities in a similar role, so considers a change of career path. As a consequence, he decides to discontinue the Master of Professional Accounting in favour of the Master of Business Information Systems. He applies to the University to transfer his program effective for Semester 1, 2010.
Course INFS8004 (Information Systems Management in Organisations) is an elective for this program. However, since Jack has changed his program of study, his commencement year is no longer 2009. His transfer to the Master of Business Information Systems will see him treated as a 2009 commencing student in this program of study. The tuition fee applicable to the 2010 academic year will be available in October 2009.
Example 3 for Domestic Tuition Fee Paying Places – Jack is indecisive
After 9 months in his new role, Jack decides that his new career is not for him and decides to return to his role as an accountant. He applies to transfer back to the Master of Professional Accounting for 2011. Jack has been lucky enough to choose his enrolments carefully and expects to stay on track to complete the program at the end of 2011 or perhaps half way through 2012.
Because of changes in his employment, Jack did not enrol in as many courses as he would have liked in 2010 and has not yet undertaken course INFS8004 (Information Systems Management in Organisations). He thinks it is still a good idea, so plans to enrol in the course in 2011.
Jack had his transfer back to the Master of Professional Accounting approved, however this will see him treated as a 2011 commencing student in this program of study. The tuition fee applicable to the 2011 academic year will be available in October 2010.
Example 4 for Domestic Tuition Fee Paying Places - Lucky Jack
Jack enrols in the early part of 2011 but his partner has the opportunity to work in Thailand for a year or two. Obviously, Jack wants to go with them, but this means he will need to defer his studies in the latter part of 2011 through to late 2011. This means he is unable to complete his program in 2011 and potentially, not until 2013.
Jack should apply for approved leave from his program. This does not however, affect his commencement year for the purposes of determining his tuition fee. This will still be 2011, despite the approved leave from study.
2009 Domestic Tuition Fees
The tuition fees applicable for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in 2009 are available against the descriptions of each course available at Study@ANU. The applicable fee will correspond to the year you started your program. If you are a new student in 2009, this will be 2009. If you are a continuing student, this will be the year you commenced your current program. If you are a continuing student and you are changing your program or starting a new program in 2009, then your commencing year is 2009.
Domestic Research Students
The University currently enrols domestic Research students under the Research Training Scheme (RTS), which is funded by the Commonwealth. RTS funded students are not required to contribute to the cost of their tuition for the duration of their program. In 2009, students who exceed the maximum time for completion of their program under the RTS will be given an exemption scholarship with a $0.00 tuition fee charged.
| Program Description | Domestic Tuition Fee |
| Master of Philosophy | $0.00 |
| Doctor of Philosophy | $0.00 |
There are no Commonwealth Supported Places applicable to Research Programs in 2009.
A full-time load for all Research Programs equates to 48 progress points per annum or a maximum of 24 progress units per semester. The Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL) values are calculated with a base of 48 units. For example, a student enrolled for an entire semester on a full-time basis will be enrolled in 24 progress units, equating to 24/48 = 0.5 EFTSL.
| Progress Units 1-6 | EFTSL | Progress Units 7-12 | EFTSL | Progress Units 13-18 | EFTSL | Progress Units 19-24 | EFTSL |
| 1 | 0.0208 | 7 | 0.1458 | 13 | 0.2708 | 19 | 0.3958 |
| 2 | 0.0417 | 8 | 0.1667 | 14 | 0.2917 | 20 | 0.4167 |
| 3 | 0.0625 | 9 | 0.1875 | 15 | 0.3125 | 21 | 0.4375 |
| 4 | 0.0833 | 10 | 0.2083 | 16 | 0.3333 | 22 | 0.4583 |
| 5 | 0.1042 | 11 | 0.2292 | 17 | 0.3542 | 23 | 0.4792 |
| 6 | 0.1250 | 12 | 0.2500 | 18 | 0.3750 | 24 | 0.5000 |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
