UNSW Sydney

Academic Year 2026 — Session: Academic Year

Duration (approximate)

Departure Date August 8, 2026
Return Date May 15, 2027
Credits 32

Program Fee

Fee Type Amount Notes
Tuition and Fees $28,520 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 $14,975 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 details.
Total Program Fee $43,495 Enrollment selections incurring additional fees will be billed several weeks after programs begin.

Estimate of Additional Expenses

Fee Type Amount Notes
Books $195 The average cost of books and supplies for a typical student for the year.
Meals $5,620 This estimate is based on the cost of food to be prepared using the residence facilities provided.
Personal $5,220 This budget item is meant to cover the 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 $1,400 For students studying for more than 90 days, the cost of the (subclass 500) student visa is $2,000 AUD. Fees are subject to change.
Local Travel $705 Estimated travel costs from the student residence to the instruction site throughout the semester.
Program Travel $1,800 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 $14,940 These estimates intend to assist students in budgeting for their experience abroad. Actual amounts will vary depending on individual spending habits. Exchange rate of USD 0.70 to AUD 1.00 was used in determining the above estimates.



Potential Additional Fees

Fee Type Amount Notes
Supplemental Housing Fee $1,920 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 posted the month after each semester begins.
Catered Housing Fee $3,210 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 posted 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 Abroad account after course registration overseas.



Total Estimated Cost of Attendance

$58,435

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.