University of Newcastle: fees and courses for international students
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Scholarships
Scholarships for international students at UON
- International Excellence Scholarship ↗No application needed20% off annual tuitionBachelor’s and master’s · Full-fee international students in eligible programs.
With the 20% scholarship (needs an eligible program): typical bachelor’s tuition about A$37,078 a year instead of A$46,348; typical master’s tuition about A$38,016 a year instead of A$47,520.
Government scholarships you can also apply for
- Australia Awards Scholarships ↗Apply separatelyFull tuition, return airfare, a living allowance and health coverMostly master's · Citizens of participating countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana. Not open to citizens of India, Malaysia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia or Oman. Apply in your home country through the Australia Awards office. Dates differ by country.
- Destination Australia Scholarship ↗Apply separatelyUp to A$15,000 a yearBachelor's, diploma and some master's · International and domestic students studying at a regional campus. Offered through the university. Apply through the university. Places are limited.
Checked on UON's official website on 9 November 2026, for students starting in 2027. Scholarships change every year, so confirm the details and deadline on the official page before you apply.
Tuition by study area
| Study area | Courses | Typical bachelor's tuition per year | Typical master's tuition per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⚙️ Engineering | 60 | A$50,262 | A$52,260 |
| 🌏 Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences | 56 | A$42,684 | A$45,295 |
| 🔬 Science | 55 | A$46,845 | A$53,871 |
| 📈 Business & Management | 43 | A$42,301 | A$47,470 |
| 💊 Medicine, Dentistry & Pharmacy | 42 | A$50,305 | A$54,597 |
| ❤️ Health & Allied Health | 41 | A$46,946 | A$45,782 |
| 🎨 Creative Arts, Media & Design | 19 | A$38,403 | n/a |
| 🧠 Psychology | 15 | A$47,965 | A$53,871 |
| 💻 IT & Computer Science | 14 | A$46,153 | A$49,072 |
| 🍎 Teaching & Education | 12 | A$45,887 | A$41,175 |
| 🌿 Agriculture & Environment | 10 | A$47,829 | n/a |
| 🧮 Accounting & Finance | 9 | n/a | A$47,284 |
| 🩺 Nursing | 8 | A$44,994 | A$50,881 |
| ⚖️ Law & Justice | 8 | A$47,436 | A$42,020 |
| 🏛️ Architecture & Construction | 8 | A$41,769 | A$44,045 |
| 🤖 Data Science & AI | 7 | A$43,414 | A$47,551 |
Value snapshot
What you get for the fee at UON
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All courses
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| Course | Level | Campus | Years | Tuition / yr | Total tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Languages CRICOS 108849J | Diploma | Newcastle | 1 | A$38,155 | A$38,155 |
| Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine CRICOS 082394J | Masters (Extended) | Newcastle, Sydney | 5 | A$102,440 | A$512,198 |
| Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance CRICOS 032749A | Grad Certificate | Newcastle | 0.8 | A$22,290 | A$22,290 |
| Graduate Certificate in Business Administration CRICOS 022956K | Grad Certificate | Newcastle, Sydney | 0.8 | A$22,880 | A$22,880 |
| Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology CRICOS 095233G | Grad Certificate | Newcastle | 0.4 | A$24,350 | A$24,350 |
| Graduate Certificate in Disaster Risk and Resilience CRICOS 113786K | Grad Certificate | Newcastle | 0.8 | A$21,570 | A$21,570 |
| Graduate Certificate in Education CRICOS 096749E | Grad Certificate | Newcastle | 0.4 | A$20,590 | A$20,590 |
| Graduate Certificate in Fintech CRICOS 117173G | Grad Certificate | Newcastle | 0.8 | A$22,500 | A$22,500 |
| Graduate Certificate in Health Economics, Management and Policy CRICOS 102243K | Grad Certificate | Newcastle | 0.8 | A$23,165 | A$23,165 |
| Graduate Certificate in Health Management and Policy CRICOS 118238J | Grad Certificate | Newcastle | 0.7 | A$23,165 | A$23,165 |
Common questions
Does University of Newcastle offer scholarships for international students?
Yes. International Excellence Scholarship: 20% off annual tuition (no separate application). Checked on the official website on 9 November 2026; confirm before you apply.
How much does University of Newcastle cost for international students?
Based on the CRICOS register (September 2026), median annual tuition at University of Newcastle is A$46,348 for undergraduate courses and A$47,520 for postgraduate coursework. Fees vary by course. See the courses on this page.
How many courses can international students take at University of Newcastle?
University of Newcastle has 424 undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs registered on CRICOS (140 undergraduate, 87 postgraduate).
What is the lowest-cost master’s at University of Newcastle?
On the CRICOS register, Master of Dispute Resolution has the lowest estimated annual tuition among UON’s master’s programs of a year or longer, at about A$40,390 per year.
Source: CRICOS register (Australian Government, data.gov.au), September 2026. Tuition is the provider’s registered estimate for the full course; annual figure = total ÷ course length. Scholarships: each university's official website, checked 9 November 2026. Entry requirements and scholarships are set by the university and change each year, so confirm on the official website. UniPath is independent and not affiliated with University of Newcastle.