Dates and Fees
There are several start dates throughout the year for each UNSW Foundation Studies Program. These start dates have been specifically chosen to ensure a smooth transition into a degree course shortly after successfully completing the program. Use the drop down below to match the Foundation program with the start date, the finish date and the corresponding Degree course start date. The fee for each course is also included in Australian dollars.
Programs Dates and Fees 2017 and 2018
| Programs | Start Date | Finish Date | Start UNSW Degree | Fees | Calendar |
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| Standard Program | 27 Sept 2017 | 1 June 2018 | July 2018 | AUD $29,500 |  |
| 4 April 2018 | 23 Nov 2018 | Feb 2019 | AUD $30,980 | |
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| 14 Nov 2018 | 19 July 2019 | Sept 2019 | |||
| 3 April 2019 | 22 Nov 2019 | Feb 2020 | |||
| Standard Plus Program | 12 July 2017 | 1 June 2018 | July 2018 | AUD $34,500 | |
| 17 Jan 2018 | 23 Nov 2018 | Feb 2019 | AUD $36,800 | |
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| 29 Aug 2018 | 19 July 2019 | Sept 2019 | |||
| 16 Jan 2019 | 22 Nov 2019 | Feb 2020 | |||
| Transition Program | 23 Aug 2017 | 15 Dec 2017 | March 2018 | AUD $19,850 | |
| 25 Sept 2017 | 19 Jan 2018 | March 2018 | |
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| 7 Feb 2018 | 1 June 2018 | July 2018 | AUD $20,980 | |
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| 22 Aug 2018 | 14 Dec 2018 | Feb 2019 | |
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| 24 Sept 2018 | 18 Jan 2019 | Feb 2019 | |
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| 27 March 2019 | 19 July 2019 | Sept 2019 |
Optional English Program Dates and Fees 2017
| Foundation English Entry Courses (FEEC) for this program (optional) (AUD $520/week for 2017 courses) |
Foundation Studies Program & English Pathways | Start Date | Finish Date | Start UNSW Degree | Fees | Foundation Studies Calendar |
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(10 weeks) 26 Jun - 1 Sep 2017 (15 weeks) 22 May - 1 Sep 2017 (20 weeks) 18 Apr - 1 Sep 2017 |
Standard Program | 27 Sept 2017 | 1 June 2018 | July 2018 | AUD $29,500 | |
(10 weeks) 18 Apr - 23 June 2017 (15 weeks) 13 Mar - 23 June 2017 (20 weeks) 6 Feb - 23 June 2017 |
Standard Plus Program | 12 July 2017 | 1 June 2018 | July 2018 | AUD $34,500 | |
(10 weeks) 18 Apr - 23 Jun 2017 (15 weeks) 13 Mar - 23 Jun 2017 (20 weeks) 6 Feb - 23 Jun 2017 |
Transition Program | 23 Aug 2017 | 15 Dec 2017 | March 2018 | AUD $19,850 | |
(10 weeks) 26 Jun - 1 Sep 2017 (15 weeks) 22 May - 1 Sep 2017 (20 weeks) 18 Apr - 1 Sep 2017 |
25 Sept 2017 | 19 Jan 2018 | March 2018 | |
Non Tuition Fees 2017
| 2017 | Fee | Payable |
|---|---|---|
| AUD $300 | Enrolment Fee | Payable on Acceptance of Offer. |
| AUD $300 | Administration Fee | Payable for all withdrawals and transfers; and for change of class/stream more than once. |
| AUD $300 | Late Payment Fee | Payable when a payment is not made by its due date. |
| AUD $150 | Care Arrangements/ Guardianship Fee | Is payable by those Under 18 students seeking UNSW Global to approve their care arrangements and issue them with a CAAW Letter (confirmation of accommodation and welfare letter). |
| AUD $49 per week |
Under 18 Monitoring Fee | Is payable for students that are Under 18 years of age and have been issued a CAAW Letter by UNSW Global. The Monitoring Fee is payable for the period specified in the CAAW. |
| AUD $150 | Airport pick-up Fee | Is payable for all students who book an airport pick-up through UNSW Global. |
| AUD $TBC | Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) | Is payable by all overseas students on a student visa. The amount payable for OSHC is calculated by the length of your proposed enrolment period. Please contact Student Services to determine actual cost. |
Please Note:
- Tuition Fees may be paid in instalments. Instalment dates will be listed in your letter of offer received following your application.
- Non-Tuition Fees, as set out above, are subject to change and may be updated from time to time without notice.
- Minimum living costs in Sydney are approximately AUD $18,000 per year.
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