Fees for international students

2027 Courses and Fees The CQU Fee Advantage

Benefit from quality education with affordable, upfront fees

We know course fees are an important part of choosing where and what to study. That's why we've introduced a simpler, more transparent fee structure, giving you clear upfront costs so you can plan your budget and compare your options with confidence.

Affordable fees from day one means you can focus on your studies with greater confidence, without having to rely heavily on funding or scholarship opportunities to make your education more accessible.

The same value, with greater transparency

Our new fee structure keeps the value you expect while making things simpler and clearer. You'll benefit from lower course fees from the start, while still experiencing the quality teaching, positive student experience and strong graduate outcomes we're known for.

#1 in Australia for Undergraduate Median Salary ($A96 900)*
#2 in Australia for Postgraduate Full-Time Employment (97%)*
#4 in Australia for Postgraduate Median Full-Time Salary (A$118 400)**
#5 in Australia for Postgraduate Research Graduate Full-Time Employment (89.3%)**

*QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey – Longitudinal 2025 (GOS-L)

**QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025

International fee-paying students

If you're not one of the following, you'll study with us as an international student and pay international student tuition fees:

An Australian citizen
A New Zealand citizen
An Australian permanent resident
An Australian permanent humanitarian visa holder.

International student tuition fees vary depending on the course and units you choose to study. You can find the fees for each course in the Fees section of the relevant course page on our website.

You can also view our course fee guides:

Your Letter of Offer will include an estimate of the fees for your full course.

Other information

The same course fees apply whether you study at a CQU campus or online.
As an international student, you are not eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place.

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.

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I gained several connections through my lecturers and tutors, and this opened doors for me. I aspire to become a project manager within sectors that can create a lasting impact in our society. And through my studies at CQU, this has allowed me to be able to do just that.
Stephanie Lim
Master of Project Management | Philippines

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