University of Sydney

Academic Year 2026 — Session: Academic Year

Duration (approximate)

Departure Date July 17, 2026
Return Date June 20, 2027
Credits 24-32

Program Fee

Fee Type Amount Notes
Tuition and Fees $26,555 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 $16,340 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 $42,895 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 $6,780 This estimate is based on the cost of food to be prepared using the residence facilities provided.
Personal $6,235 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 $850 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 $17,260 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 $1,750 Students residing in Scape Cleveland will be billed a per-semester supplemental housing fee.
Catered Housing Fee $3,850 Students residing in Scape Darling will be billed a per-semester fee for the additional cost of the housing services and meals.
Supplemental Housing Fee $3,400 Students residing in Scape Redfern will be billed a per-semester supplemental housing fee.
Studio Supplemental Housing Fee $3,670 Students residing in Studio apartment housing will be billed a per-semester supplemental housing fee.
Catered Housing Fee $5,050 Students residing in Mandelbaum House will be billed a per-semester fee for the additional cost of the housing services and meals.



Total Estimated Cost of Attendance

$60,155

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.