UNSW Sydney

Spring 2027 — Session: Semester

Duration (approximate)

Departure Date January 1, 2027
Return Date May 15, 2027
Credits 16

Program Fee

Fee Type Amount Notes
Tuition and Fees $17,345 The tuition portion of the program fee includes tuition for most arts and social science academic courses, pre-program advisory services, on-site orientation, complete support services throughout the program, health and accident insurance, post-program follow-up and transcript.
Room $7,950 The housing portion of the program fee assumes self-catered, shared accommodations. Students in catered housing, single accommodations or enhanced accommodations could be subject to supplemental charges. Please refer to the program's Accommodation page for more specific details.
Total Program Fee $25,295 Please see the Potential Additional Fees section below. Additional fees will be billed several weeks after programs begin.

Estimate of Additional Expenses

Fee Type Amount Notes
Books $115 The average cost of books and supplies for a typical student for the semester.
Meals $3,030 This estimate is based on the cost of food to be prepared using the residence facilities provided. Students in catered housing will be billed for the cost of the meal plan through their student account (see Potential Additional Fees below for more information).
Personal $2,920 This budget item is meant to cover general expenses of daily life. Our estimated cost typically includes toiletries, snacks, cell phones, limited entertainment activities, and other miscellaneous expenses. This includes an estimated $300 for out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Student Visa $1,480 For students studying in Australia for longer than 90 days, the cost of the student visa (subclass 500) is $2,050 AUD. Visa costs are subject to change.
Local Travel $550 Estimated travel costs from the student residence to the instruction site throughout the course of the program.
Program Travel $1,650 The program fee does not include the cost of traveling to and from the program location. The estimated cost of airfare is based on the average cost of travel from the US to the program. Cost will vary depending on time of purchase, point of origin and dates of travel.
Total Estimate of Additional Expenses $9,745 These estimates intend to assist students in budgeting for their experience abroad. Actual amounts will vary depending on individual spending habits. An exchange rate of USD 0.72 to AUD 1.00 was used in determining the above estimates.



Potential Additional Fees

Fee Type Amount Notes
Supplemental Housing Fee $1,850 Students assigned to self-catered Scape housing will be billed a per-semester fee for the additional cost of the housing services. These charges are generally billed the month after each semester begins.
Catered Housing Fee $3,400 Students assigned to catered Scape housing will be billed a per-semester fee for the additional cost of the housing services and meals. These charges are generally billed the month after each semester begins.
Special Course Fee $500 UNSW imposes a tuition surcharge for enrollment in certain courses and lab components. Special course fees will be added to your Arcadia University account after course registration overseas. Special course fees are estimated as $500 per course.
Supplemental Housing Fee $2,650 Students residing in Scape Cleveland will be billed a per-semester supplemental housing fee. These charges are generally billed the month after each semester begins.
Supplemental Housing Fee $4,900 Students residing in Scape Darling will be billed a per-semester fee for the additional cost of the housing services and meals.



Total Estimated Cost of Attendance

$35,040

The Total Estimated Cost of Attendance includes the Program Fee and Estimate of Additional Expenses. Enrollment selections outlined in the Additional Fees section may increase the overall Estimated Cost of Attendance by the fee amounts listed.