International Student Fees 2024

An International student is from any country other than Australia or New Zealand.

All courses other than nursing, are located on the Lake Macquarie Campus.

Nursing students have the choice of studying their first year on the Lake Macquarie Campus or the Sydney Campus. All nursing students will study on the Sydney Campus from the first semester of their second year.





Please note all pricing is quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD) and is inclusive of GST.
Click here for today's conversion rate for your currency.


Tuition Fees

International students are required to enroll in a full-time load of 4 units (24 credit points). Pricing for individual units (subjects) will vary. This is a condition of a Student Visa.

International students are required to pay their fees for the first semester before being able to be enrolled as a Avondale University student. The exact fees will be outlined on the official letter of offer, including tuition fees, Student Services Amenities Fee (SSAF) and accommodation/meals (if applicable)

FeesPer UnitCost Per Semester - 4 units (24 credit points)*
Standard Cost* $3,916$15,664


*IMPORTANT: Non-Standard Units will be charged at a higher cost. This may include units that involve professional placements and music performance. For the pricing per unit please refer to the International Full Fees column on the Units Offered & Fees.

Students from the South Pacific Region

These fees are no longer subsidised by the South Pacific Division of the SDA Church. South Pacific Region students pay the same fees as other international students. They are required to pay each semester's fees upfront.

Overseas Heath Cover

The Australian Government requires all holders of a student visa to have approved health cover for the duration of their visa, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

To find a cover that suits you please visit https://oshcaustralia.com.au/ to compare the different covers available.

Other Fees

Nurses Uniforms:

Students are required to purchase nurses uniforms in the first year of the course. The cost is approximately $200.

Text Books:

Textbooks are available from the Avondale Book Shop. The average cost for textbooks may vary from $400 AUD to $600 AUD per semester.

Receipt/Invoice Reprinting Charge:

Students who require more than two Tuition or General receipts reprinted or emailed will be charged a $10 fee. Requests must be made via email to [email protected] and will be processed within 48 hours.

Course Specific Costs:

Students in some courses may incur additional costs for course materials (e.g. teaching aid materials for BEd students, lab fees as well as art and photography supplies for Visual Arts students, coaching charges for PE students) etc. Course Coordinators are able to advise on these details for specific courses.

International Loyalty Discount

Download the International Loyalty Discount form to apply.

Contact Details

Student Finance Services

Telephone: +61 2 4980 2108
Facsimile: +61 2 4980 2118
Email: [email protected]

Student Administration Services

Telephone: +61 2 4980 2377
Email: [email protected]