Fees for international students

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.

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.

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

Providing a high-quality education at an affordable rate has always been part of who we are. And we've proved that we've delivered on that promise:

• Our undergraduate course fees are around 6% lower and our postgraduate course fees are around 12% lower than the average fees charged by other Australian universities (Studymove 2024).
• Our graduates are well prepared for their careers, with strong employment outcomes and average salaries above the national average (QILT ComparED 2023).
• Our students rate us highly for value for money, placing us above both the Australian and global university averages for this aspect of the student experience (ISB 2023).

Our new fee structure keeps the value you expect while making things simpler, clearer and more affordable from day one.

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:

• 2026 International Courses and Fees
• 2027 International Courses and Fees.

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.