Commonwealth supported costs
Most of the students who study at the University of Sydney are Commonwealth supported. These students have most of the cost of their education paid by the Government but must also contribute towards this cost themselves. Each student has a seven year full time period during which they can remain Commonwealth supported. This seven year period is called their “learning entitlement”.
Some courses are more expensive to teach than others, so the amount students contribute depends on the courses and subjects they choose to study.
Student contribution amounts in 2007 for students enrolled from 2005
The table below outlines how much students who enrolled at the University of Sydney from 2005 will have to contribute in 2007. In this table, areas of study have been split into four bands and the amount students pay depends on the banding of the subjects in which they enrol. Remember, in some degrees such as science, arts and economics, the range of subjects offered can cross a number of bands, so the exact contribution will depend on the subjects chosen.
| Band | Area of Study | 2007 Student Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Band 4 | National Priorities - education, nursing | $3,998 |
| Band 1 | humanities, arts, behavioural science, psychology etc | $4,996 |
| Band 2 | economics and business, architecture, maths, computing, health, engineering, science, surveying, agriculture | $7,118 |
| Band 3 | law, dentistry, medicine, veterinary science | $8,333 |
Student contribution amounts in 2007 for students enrolled pre-2005
The table below outlines how much students who enrolled pre-2005 (who are not pre-1997) at the University of Sydney will have to contribute in 2007. In this table, areas of study have been split into three groups. The actual amount students pay depends on the banding of the subjects in which they enrol.
| Area of Study | 2007 Contribution for pre-2005 students |
|---|---|
| education, nursing | $3,998 |
| agriculture, engineering, science, surveying, computing, health, mathematics, statistics, accounting, economics, commerce | $5,694 |
| dentistry, law, medicine, veterinary | $6,665 |
Student contribution amounts in 2007 for students enrolled pre-1997
Commonwealth supported students who commenced their study at the University of Sydney prior to 1997 will pay a student contribution of $3,001 in 2007.
HECS-HELP
Commonwealth supported students who are Australian citizens or holders of a Permanent Humanitarian Visa can choose to pay their contributions upfront or to obtain a HECS-HELP loan from the Commonwealth. A HECS-HELP loan is repaid through the tax system once the student is working and their income reaches a threshold (currently around $35 000). Students who choose to pay their student contribution upfront receive a 20 per cent discount. The student’s contribution is calculated twice a year (before each semester).
