If you're keen to have a real Australian experience (i.e. koalas, eucalypts, Vegemite on toast) there's no better way than by studying at Federation. Find out how you can make the move and what it's like to be an international student.If you're keen to have a real Australian experience (i.e. koalas, eucalypts, Vegemite on toast) there's no better way than by studying at Federation. Find out how you can make the move and what it's like to be an international student.

Fees and costs

Fees can seem complicated, but they’re important. We want to make it easy for you to understand our fee types, what your course will cost and how to pay.

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Fee types

Tuition fees	These cover the cost of each unit (subject) in your course.
Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)	This funds non-academic things (like events, wellbeing, careers and student rep groups) and is set by the Government on an annual basis.
Administration and other fees	These include individual charges for things you request (like academic transcripts, replacement ID cards and graduations), activities (such as field trips), and material items that you need for your course (like textbooks, uniforms or equipment).

Course costs

The amount you will pay and the assistance you’re eligible for depends on your course, your citizenship, the type of place you’re offered and the year you started your studies. Want to know approximately how much your dream course will cost? Search for it and go to the fees section.

Understand your fees

Vocational education and training (TAFE)

If you’re studying a certificate, diploma or advanced diploma course at Federation TAFE.

Commonwealth supported

If you’re an Australian resident studying an undergraduate course (or a postgraduate course with CSP available).

Domestic full fee–paying

If you’re an Australian resident studying a higher education course that only has full fee–paying places available.

International

If you’re an international student enrolled in any undergraduate, postgraduate or research course.

Research

If you’re an Australian resident doing your masters by research or PhD.

Paying or deferring your fees

We’ll send you an invoice for each semester or teaching period you’re enrolled in.

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