Postgraduate study is a valuable investment in your future. Knowing the costs and what support is available will help you manage your money.
Fees
Before you apply for university, there are some costs to consider. These include:
Course fees
For most postgraduate coursework programs you'll pay full tuition fees.
Tuition fees vary each year, and can depend on the courses you choose or the program you're enrolled in. You can pay these fees upfront or, if you're eligible, defer them through a FEE-HELP loan.
To help you estimate your costs, each program page shows an indicative annual fee, which is based on average first-year enrolment data. If you multiply the indicative fee by the number of years in the program, you can calculate an approximate total cost.
Actual fees may be lower or higher depending on the courses you choose and the time you take to complete a program. We review fees annually, and fees may be higher in later years.
Some programs also have extra costs for things like equipment or field trips. These costs are listed on the program page.
Commonwealth supported places (CSPs)
Some postgraduate programs have Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) available for eligible students. A CSP is a place that’s partially funded by the Australian Government.
The Government subsidises a CSP by paying part of the fee for the place directly to the university. The subsidy amount isn't a loan – you don’t have to pay this amount back.
You’re required to pay the remainder of the fee, known as the 'student contribution amount', for each course you’re enrolled in. You can pay this fee upfront or, if you're eligible, defer it through a HECS-HELP loan.
The following postgraduate programs are offered to domestic students on a Commonwealth-supported basis in 2023:
- Doctor of Medicine
- Doctor of Psychology
- Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness
- Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Science
- Graduate Certificate in Animal Science
- Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics
- Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology
- Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
- Graduate Certificate in Clinical Informatics and Digital Health
- Graduate Certificate in Computer Science
- Graduate Certificate in Conservation Biology
- Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
- Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies
- Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science
- Graduate Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences
- Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management
- Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology
- Graduate Certificate in Food Science and Technology
- Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science
- Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
- Graduate Certificate in Interaction Design
- Graduate Certificate in Magnetic Resonance – Positron Emission Tomography
- Graduate Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Technology
- Graduate Certificate in Medicine
- Graduate Certificate in Mental Health
- Graduate Certificate in Molecular Biology
- Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice
- Graduate Certificate in Public Health
- Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Energy
- Graduate Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning
- Graduate Certificate in Urban Development and Design
- Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness
- Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science
- Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology
- Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
- Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security
- Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences
- Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management
- Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology
- Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science
- Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
- Graduate Diploma in Interaction Design
- Graduate Diploma in Magnetic Resonance Technology
- Graduate Diploma in Public Health
- Graduate Diploma in Quantitative Biology
- Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning
- Master of Agribusiness
- Master of Agricultural Science
- Master of Animal Science
- Master of Architecture
- Master of Bioinformatics
- Master of Bioinformatics Research Extensive (32 units)
- Master of Biotechnology
- Master of Biotechnology Research Extensive
- Master of Business Analytics
- Master of Computer Science
- Master of Conservation Biology
- Master of Conservation Science
- Master of Counselling
- Master of Cyber Security
- Master of Data Science
- Master of Educational Studies
- Master of Engineering Science
- Master of Environmental Health Sciences
- Master of Environmental Management
- Master of Epidemiology
- Master of Food Science and Technology
- Master of Food Science and Technology Research Extensive
- Master of Geographic Information Science
- Master of Information Technology
- Master of Interaction Design
- Master of Magnetic Resonance Technology
- Master of Medicine
- Master of Mental Health
- Master of Molecular Biology
- Master of Molecular Biology Research Extensive
- Master of Nurse Practitioner
- Master of Nursing Studies
- Master of Occupational Health and Safety Science
- Master of Occupational Hygiene
- Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice
- Master of Physiotherapy
- Master of Psychology
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Quantitative Biology
- Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
- Master of Social Work Studies
- Master of Sustainable Energy
- Master of Teaching (Primary)
- Master of Teaching (Secondary)
- Master of Urban and Regional Planning
- Master of Urban Development and Design
- Master of Clinical Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology
- Masters of Occupational Hygiene/Occupational Health and Safety Science
Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) may be offered to a limited number of domestic students in the programs below in 2023. Once all CSPs have been allocated, offers may be made on a full tuition fee basis.
Actual fees may be lower or higher depending on the courses you choose.
Student contributions are reviewed annually and may be higher in later years. The programs with CSPs vary from year to year.
Check the program pages to see the reduced fee amount.
- Graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy
- Master of Clinical Pharmacy
- Master of Clinical Psychology
- Master of Organisational Psychology
Not sure if your program has Commonwealth supported places? Contact us.
Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)
Most Australian universities charge a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
The SSAF is used to fund non-academic services for students, including sports and recreation, employment and career advice, child care and food services.
The maximum annual fee for 2023 is $326. This fee increases annually. The amount you have to pay will depend on whether you're an internal or external student, and whether you study full-time or part-time.
You can pay this fee upfront or, if you're eligible, defer it through an SA-HELP loan.
Learn more about the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)
Administrative fees
Under certain circumstances, you may have to pay additional administrative fees for things like:
- paying your fees late
- adding or substituting courses.
- cancelling your enrolment
- paying your fees late
- adding or substituting courses.
For a full list of administrative fees, see our fee schedules.
Other expenses
There's a range of other costs you may need to pay for, including accommodation, textbooks and transport. Our living costs guide can help you budget for common expenses.
There's a range of other costs you may need to pay for, including student visa fees, accommodation, textbooks and transport. Our living costs guide can help you budget for common expenses.
Financial support
To help you cover your costs, there's a range of financial support available, including:
Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) offers several schemes to support eligible students with the cost of their education. There are 3 main schemes that support postgraduate students:
FEE-HELP
If you're a full-fee paying student, you may be able to use a FEE-HELP loan to cover your tuition fees.
You can apply for FEE-HELP if you are:
- an Australian citizen, or
- a permanent humanitarian visa holder, or
- a New Zealand Special Category Visa holder who meets relevant residency requirements.
We'll guide you through how to apply for FEE-HELP once you've accepted an offer to study at UQ.
There is a limit to the combined amount you can borrow through HELP loans to cover course fees. This includes HECS-HELP loans incurred from 2020 onwards, and all existing and new FEE-HELP loans.
If you're accepted in a Commonwealth Supported Place, you can't use FEE-HELP – you'll need to use HECS-HELP instead.
HECS-HELP
If you're enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), you may be able to use a HECS-HELP loan to cover your student contribution amount.
To be eligible for HECS-HELP you must be enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place, and be:
- an Australian citizen, or
- a permanent humanitarian visa holder, or
- a New Zealand Special Category Visa holder who meets relevant residency requirements.
We'll guide you through how to apply for HECS-HELP once you've accepted an offer to study at UQ.
There is a limit to the combined amount you can borrow through HELP loans to cover course fees. This includes HECS-HELP loans incurred from 2020 onwards, and all existing and new FEE-HELP loans.
SA-HELP
SA-HELP is a loan scheme that helps students pay their Student Services and Amenities Fee.
If you're eligible for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, you'll usually also be eligible for SA-HELP. You can use SA-HELP even if you don't take out any other HELP loan.
We'll guide you through how to apply for SA-HELP once you've accepted an offer to study at UQ.
Scholarships
Scholarships can help make your university experience more affordable. We offer more scholarships than any other university in Queensland, so it's worth taking some time to research and apply.
Application opening and closing dates vary, so search for scholarships as early as possible to ensure you don't miss application deadlines.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government has approved some masters programs for Centrelink income support to eligible students. Check the program page under ‘Fees and scholarships’ to find out whether the program you're interested in is approved.
Fees
Before you apply for university, there are some costs to consider. These include:
Tuition fees
Tuition fees for international students are program-based. This means you'll pay the same tuition fee for each course you study in your program during one academic year.
Tuition fees increase annually. The increase is usually fixed 12 months in advance, so you can plan your finances ahead of time.
To help you estimate your costs, check our indicative fees. The list shows the average annual cost and estimated total cost of tuition fees for full-time study in each of our programs.
Non-tuition fees
Non-tuition fees are other fees you may need to pay to UQ. This includes costs like:
- Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)
- administrative fees.
This can also include costs for any equipment, accommodation or health insurance organised through UQ.
To help you estimate your non-tuition fees, check our indicative fees.
Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)
Most Australian universities charge a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
The SSAF is used to fund non-academic services for students, including sports and recreation, employment and career advice, child care and food services.
The maximum annual fee for 2023 is $326. This fee increases annually. The amount you have to pay will depend on whether you're an internal or external student, and whether you study full-time or part-time.
You can pay this fee upfront or, if you're eligible, defer it through an SA-HELP loan.
Learn more about the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)
Administrative fees
Under certain circumstances, you may have to pay additional administrative fees for things like:
- paying your fees late
- adding or substituting courses.
- cancelling your enrolment
- paying your fees late
- adding or substituting courses.
For a full list of administrative fees, see our fee schedules.
Other expenses
There's a range of other costs you may need to pay for, including accommodation, textbooks and transport. Our living costs guide can help you budget for common expenses.
There's a range of other costs you may need to pay for, including student visa fees, accommodation, textbooks and transport. Our living costs guide can help you budget for common expenses.
Financial support
To help you cover your costs, there's a range of financial support available, including:
Scholarships
Scholarships can help make your university experience more affordable. We offer more scholarships than any other university in Queensland, so it's worth taking some time to research and apply.
Application opening and closing dates vary, so search for scholarships as early as possible to ensure you don't miss application deadlines.
Financial aid
You may be eligible to apply for student loan programs offered by your home country to cover some of your educational expenses.