Dates and Fees
There are several start dates throughout the year for each UNSW Foundation Program course. These start dates have been specifically chosen to ensure a smooth transition into a degree course shortly after successfully completing the Foundation course. Use the table 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.
Fees for UNSW Foundation Studies Programs (All fees are in Australian Dollars $AUD)
| Program | Fees* | Start Date | Finish Date | Calendar | Start UNSW Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transition | AUD$17,850 | 11 Feb 2015 | 5 Jun 2015 |  |
Jul 2015 |
| Standard** | AUD$26,900 | 8 Apr 2015 | 27 Nov 2015 | |
Mar 2016 |
| FEEC + Standard Plus Program | AUD$4,900 + $31,500 | 20 Apr 2015 | 3 Jun 2016 | |
Jul 2016 |
| FEEC + Standard Program | AUD$4,900 + $26,900 | 29 Jun 2015 | 3 Jun 2016 | |
Jul 2016 |
| Standard Plus Program | $31,500 | 15 Jul 2015 | 3 Jun 2016 | |
Jul 2016 |
| Transition Program | $17,850 | 26 Aug 2015 | 18 Dec 2015 | |
Mar 2016 |
| Transition Program | $17,850 | 28 Sep 2015 | 22 Jan 2016 | |
Mar 2016 |
| Standard Program | $26,900 | 30 Sep 2015 | 3 Jun 2016 | |
Jul 2016 |
| FEEC+Standard Plus Program | AUD$4,900 + $32,850 | 12 Oct 2015 | 25 Nov 2016 | |
Mar 2017 |
| FEEC** + Standard Program | AUD$TBC + $28,000 | 4 Jan 2016 | 25 Nov 2016 | TBA | Mar 2017 |
| Standard Plus Program | AUD$32,850 | 20 Jan 2016 | 25 Nov 2016 | TBA | Mar 2017 |
| Transition Program | AUD$$18,850 | 10 Feb 2016 | 3 Jun 2016 | TBA | Mar 2017 |
| Standard Program | AUD$28,000 | 6 Apr 2016 | 25 Nov 2016 | TBA | Mar 2017 |
| Transition Program | AUD$18,850 | 24 Aug 2016 | 16 Dec 2016 | TBA | Mar 2017 |
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Fees
†Fees may be paid in installments. Installment dates will be listed in your letter of offer received following your application.
Minimum living costs in Sydney are approximately $18,000 per year.
- * No additional application, laboratory or library fees.
- ** NB: 2015 fees to be confirmed.
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
NB: For your convenience most books are provided by UNSW Foundation Studies at no additional cost.
- Enrolment fee (payable on Acceptance of Offer) - AUD$250
- Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) - the length of OSHC will be calculated and advised depending on your proposed enrolment period
- Care Arrangements/Guardianship Fee - AUD$450 initial fee and AUD$18 per week until the student is 18 (if required). This applies only if a student is under 18 years of age.
- Airport Pickup: AUD$150 (if required)