HDR Fees and Scholarships

HDR Course Fees

Fees for candidates will vary, depending on the research area. More information can be found on the Course page of the particular research degree.

Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)

All UNE students and candidates pay Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Details about SSAF, including costs and payment options, are available on the SSAF information page.

What support is available to help with the cost of study?

The main form of support that is available to candidates with the cost of study will either be support from the Australian Government and/or support from scholarships. There may also be additional support options in terms of grants or other awards, candidates should speak with their Principal Supervisors in the first instance for more information on the availability and options.

Support provided by the Australian Government

Eligible domestic Higher Degree Research (HDR) candidates will not pay tuition fees, as fees for graduate research degrees are funded by the Australian Government's Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset Scholarship. This is provided for up to a maximum period of four years' full-time equivalent study for a doctorate by research and two years' full-time equivalent study for a masters by research.

A RTP Fees Offset Scholarship is not a paid stipend. It is paid directly to the University on your behalf to offset tuition fees. The Fees Offset does not cover Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and you will be required to pay these charges.

For more information please see the Department of Education and Training website on the Research Training Program and the FAQ webpage specifically for HDR candidates.

HDR scholarships and funding

To find a list of all current scholarships that are available refer to the HDR Scholarships page.

Many Australian universities, charitable organisations, companies and research institutes offer grants and scholarships. For information on these schemes, please consult the Good Universities Guide.

Alternatively, you can view a list of other scholarship opportunities.