2011 Fees
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Contacts
Victoria's Student Fees Advisers, Enrolment Office, Hunter Building:
Email: address
Phone: 0-4-463 5484
Fax: 0-4-463 5427
Important Fee Information
This page outlines the fees for domestic students. Domestic students are generally citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand, but this category includes some other groups as set out in section 3 of the Fees Statute 2011.
For information regarding 2010 Fees, please consult 2010 Fees Page.
An approximation of yearly costs for international students can be made using the Victoria International cost calculator.
Tuition fees are calculated on a per point basis. Each course has a number of points associated with it, so the amount charged will vary depending on your choice of courses.
Some courses have additional charges for items such as study materials, equipment or field trips. These charges are detailed in the relevant undergraduate or postgraduate prospectus.
New Zealand School of Music
For fees and levies applicable to students enrolled in New Zealand School of Music programmes (including tuition fees and course related costs), please refer to the New Zealand School of Music website.
Domestic Tuition Fees for 2011 (incl gst)
Domestic Tuition Fee Bands for Subject Categories
| Undergraduate | Per Point ($) | Average Full Time (120 points) ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities and Social Sciences | 36.30 | 4,356.00 |
| Education | 36.30 | 4,356.00 |
| Commerce | 42.70 | 5,124.00 |
| Law | 42.70 | 5,124.00 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 39.90 | 4,788.00 |
| Architecture | 50.50 | 6,060.00 |
| Design | 45.40 | 5448.00 |
| Psychology and Computer Science | 45.40 | 5,448.00 |
| Chemical, Physical, Biological and Earth Sciences | 45.85 | 5,502.00 |
| Engineering | 53.15 | 6,378.00 |
| Postgraduate Taught | Per Point ($) | Average Full Time (120 points) ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities and Social Sciences | 50.50 | 6,060.00 |
| Education | 50.50 | 6,060.00 |
| Commerce | 55.50 | 6,660.00 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 56.75 | 6,810.00 |
| Architecture and Design | 57.65 | 6,918.00 |
| Psychology and Computer Science | 57.65 | 6,918.00 |
| Chemical, Physical, Biological and Earth Sciences | 57.95 | 6,954.00 |
| Law | 55.50 | 6,660.00 |
| Nursing and Midwifery | 57.85 | 6,942.00 |
| Postgraduate Thesis | Per Point ($) | Average Full Time (120 points) ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities and Social Sciences | 47.55 | 5,706.00 |
| Education | 47.55 | 5,706.00 |
| Commerce | 52.80 | 6,336.00 |
| Law | 52.80 | 6,336.00 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 53.20 | 6,384.00 |
| Architecture and Design | 55.00 | 6,600.00 |
| Psychology and Computer Science | 55.00 | 6,600.00 |
| Nursing and Midwifery | 55.35 | 6,642.00 |
| Chemical, Physical, Biological and Earth Sciences | 55.35 | 6,642.00 |
| Engineering | 55.00 | 6,600.00 |
Other Compulsory Fees
All students enrolled at Victoria University are required to pay the following fees.
Student Services Levy
The levy is a contribution towards student support services delivered by and through VUW to support and facilitate the best academic outcomes for all students. Refer to Appendix A in the 2011 Student Service Levy Policy (PDF, 141KB) for a full list of services.
Additional payment may be required to access some goods, services or amenities
- Internal Students: $522.00
- Distance Students: $348.00
For details regarding students that qualify for reduced Student Service Levy rates – please refer to the 2011 Student Service Levy Policy (PDF, 141KB).
VUWSA Subscription Fee
Your subscription is compulsory and helps VUWSA to provide the following services: orientation, representation on university committees, class reps, funding of clubs, Student Job Search, Salient, sporting events, entertainment activities and research on education issues.
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Internal Students:
$94.90 for 60 points or less
$143.70 for more than 60 points -
Distance Students:
$47.40
Student Assistance Levy:
This levy is used to assist students suffering exceptional financial hardship.
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$24 for all students. (no GST)
Calculate Your Fees
The Fees Calculator lets you select a group of courses you are interested in studying and find out how much they would cost to study.
How it works
If you don't know your course code and number (an example would be ASIA 111):
- Go to the Course Catalogue.
- Enter the course criteria you wish to search on.
- Click on the calculator icon next to each course you would like to study.
- View your total on the Fees Calculator.
If you do know your course code and number (e.g. ASIA 111):
- Go to the Fees Calculator.
- Go to the "Add courses to your calculator" section.
- Enter the course code and number in the boxes provided, and press "Add" to see the fee for that course.
- You can then add further courses if you wish.