Fees
CQUniversity’s affordable and competitive international course fees do not compromise the quality of education we provide or our graduate outcomes. In fact, CQUni graduates earn more than the national average starting salaries (ComparED 2020). We're also ranked in the top 10 universities for full-time employment and starting salary (Good Universities Guide 2021). Find out more on our reputation page.
As an international student, you will enrol in your course as a full fee paying student. Tuition fees vary depending on the course and units you study. For the full list of international course fees, please click on the below.
International Courses and Fees 2021
The CQUni Fee Advantage
Our course fees set us apart from other universities. Findings from Studymove show that both our average undergraduate and postgraduate course fees are approximately 13% and 22% respectively more affordable than the average course fees of other Australian universities.
Check out the Studymove International Tuition Fee Comparison 2020 below for a snapshot of our competitive fees.
| UG total course fee (3 years) | Saving if student studies at CQUni | |
|---|---|---|
| UG Go8 average | $129 699 | $39 444 |
| UG ATN average | $103 818 | $13 563 |
| UG all universities average | $102 549 | $12 294 |
| UG CQUni average | $90 255 | - |
| PG total course fee (2 years) | Saving if student studies at CQUni | |
| PG Go8 average | $85 366 | $28 602 |
| PG ATN average | $71 770 | $15 006 |
| PG all universities average | $69 646 | $12 882 |
| PG CQUni average | $56 764 | - |
Disclaimer: The information contained in this table has been sourced through a third party and the data has been used for illustration purposes only. This fee data is approximate in nature and subject to change. Please confirm any information with individual universities.
Fee Support
Our tuition fees are already comparatively affordable, but on top of that, we offer various means of financial support to help with your tuition fees such as scholarships, early bird discount and payment plan.
CQUniversity-funded international student scholarships are valued at 25% of the course tuition fee. Apart from these scholarships, you may also be eligible for additional Government-funded scholarships such as the Destination Australia Scholarship valued up to A$15 000 per year, if you study at one of CQUniversity’s regional campuses. Terms and conditions apply.
A 25% reduction in course fees can definitely help take some of the pressure off of your study. Below is an example of the cumulative savings of A$16 000 for a two-year postgraduate course.
Imagine what you can do with this saving. Go on a holiday? Buy a car? Whatever it may be, if you're looking for affordable fees from a university with one of the best overall student experience and graduate employment outcomes in the country, then a CQUni qualification may just be right for you.
| Example postgraduate course | Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 estimated tuition fees (A$) | $32 000 | $32 000 |
| Scholarship (25% value) | $8 000 | $8 000 |
| Reduced tuition fees | $24 000 | $24 000 |
| Cumulative savings | $8 000 | $16 000 |
| Early Bird Discount* | $1 000 | - |
Note: The above is only an example and does not factor in annual indexation.
An incentive we have in place to help students with course tuition fees is our Early Bird Discount (EBD) of A$1000. You will be eligible if you have applied and accepted your offer to study at CQUniversity by the specified cut-off date for each term. The A$1000 discount will be applied as credit to your second term of study.
EBD cut-off dates
- Term 1 2021 offer holders - 5 February 2021
- Term 2 2021 offer holders - 11 June 2021
- Term 3 2021 offer holders - 8 October 2021
We offer a payment plan for those who may require more time to pay their tuition fees. The payment plan allows for 50% of the term tuition fee to be paid by Census Date and the remaining 50% to be paid via instalments. Please contact our Student Engagement team directly to discuss options.
Other costs
In addition to international course tuition fees, you must have sufficient funds to cover additional expenses such as textbooks, accommodation costs, Overseas Student Health Cover and general costs of living.
For more information regarding studying in Australia, visit the Study in Australia website, the official government site for international students.
