FEES for DCP/MSc and DCP&PhD

The University's tuition fees are reviewed annually and may be varied during the period of study. The exact tuition fee for depends on the specific units of study in which you enrol. For accurate and updated fee information visit the University of Sydney website. The University of Sydney CRICOS Provider # 000026A.

Full fee places for Local students
Students must satisfactorily complete 84 credit points of study to be eligible to graduate from the DCP/MSc. Local student coursework fees for the DCP/MSc are due up-front and will be $395 per credit point, a total of $33,180 for the degree. The research component of the DCP (either MSc or PhD) will be Research Training Scheme (RTS)-funded and therefore will not incur course fees. Fees may change on an annual basis, subject to University discretion. The RTS Scheme, administered by the Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs (DETYA) provides HECS Exemptions for Commonwealth-funded higher degree research (HDR) students for the duration of an accredited HDR course, up to a maximum of four (4) years' full-time equivalent study for a doctorate by research and two (2) years' full time equivalent study for a masters's by research. The RTS replaces the Research Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) Exemptions Scheme.

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for Local students
The DCP/MSc is a full fee paying program, however, for local students, up to ten "HECS-based" Commonwealth supported places (CSP) awarded on academic merit, may be available, subject to University discretion and confirmation. The CSP places are classified as Student Contribution Band 1. In 2010, the fees for CSP places are $111 per credit point, for example, $5,310 for 48 credit points for first year, $3,983 for 36 credit points for second year, a total of $9293 for the DCP/MSc program, as the third year is RTS funded therefore does not incur coursework fees.

The HECS-based CSP places are awarded on academic merit and awarded to the most highly ranked applicants. Recipients must also be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place i.e. be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen. Merit places are based on academic merit. Recipients of the places must enrol AND REMAIN ENROLLED on a full-time basis, and are expected to accept the place in the semester of offer: no deferral will be permitted. Students wishing to apply for a HECS Equity place will need to contact the Faculty of Science. HECS Equity places are normally applied for at enrolment.


Full fee places for International students
For International students, please contact the International Office for accurate information. However, as an indication, International student coursework fees are A$30,240 per year for each enrolled year of study. Therefore a total of A$90,720 for the DCP/MSc. International students who are eligible to transfer to a DCP & PhD must pay for each enrolled year of study, eg. A$151,200 for five years. International students are also required to pay for health insurance in Australia.

Other fees
Students may choose to subscibe to the Students' Representative Council (SRC), the University of Sydney Union (Union), the Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association (SUPRA - postgraduate students only) and Sydney University Sport (SUS - undergraduate students only). As of July 1 2006 voluntary student unionism legislation was introduced and subscription fees are no longer compulsory. Contact the Student Centre or view this link for further information on Voluntary Student Unionism. These fees make it possible for these organisations to cater to student needs. For further information check the University of Sydney website. The University of Sydney website also outlines the cost of living for students.