International Tuition Fees

4.1.1	For the avoidance of doubt, the International Tuition Fee also applies to, and will be paid by, International Students enrolled on an external studies basis, unless the Manager, Fees & Enrolment approves a different course fee structure for the course or unit of study to be undertaken on an external studies basis.
4.1.2	The International Tuition Fee may vary for different student Cohorts.
4.1.3	The Vice Chancellor determines the level of the International Tuition Fee for each course on an annual basis. The current fee levels are detailed in Schedule B.
4.1.4	Students, both new and continuing, may be eligible for a refund of International Tuition Fees paid, in the following circumstances: Reason for refund Date refund request received Refund Offer of a place is withdrawn or Murdoch is unable to provide the programme offered or terminates the course* Not applicable Full refund of fees paid* Student is unsuccessful in obtaining a student visa (documentary evidence is required)* Not applicable Full refund of fees paid* Withdrawal by the student after acceptance of an offer Greater than 10 weeks prior to the commencement of the semester/trimester Refund of fees paid less $500 administration fee Less than 10 weeks but prior to the commencement of the semester/trimester Refund of fees paid less $1,000 administration fee After commencement of the semester/trimester but prior to the Census Date. Refund of fees paid for the current and future semester/trimesters less 50% of the current semester/trimester tuition fee After the Census Date Refund of fees paid for the current and future semester/trimesters less 100% of the current semester/trimester tuition fee * The University reserves the right to retain a $500 administration fee where it made an offer on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information supplied by the student.
4.1.5	All applications for refunds are subject to Fee Rules 9.3 and 9.4.

Domestic Undergraduate Tuition Fees

4.2.1	All undergraduate Domestic Tuition Fee Students will pay a Domestic Undergraduate Tuition Fee.
4.2.2	The Domestic Undergraduate Tuition Fee may vary for year of study.
4.2.3	The Vice Chancellor determines the level of the Domestic Undergraduate Tuition Fee for each unit of study on an annual basis. The current fee levels are detailed in Schedule C
4.2.4	Students may be eligible for a refund of Domestic Undergraduate Tuition Fees paid (see Fee Rule 9.5).

Domestic Postgraduate Tuition Fees

4.3.1	All postgraduate students who are Australian citizens or Permanent Residents are required to pay a Domestic Postgraduate Tuition Fee, unless the student has been awarded: 4.3.1.1 a full tuition fee scholarship; or 4.3.1.2 a Research Tuition Fee Waiver.
4.3.2	Students may be eligible for the HECS-HELP loan scheme, as defined under the HES Act.
4.3.3	The Domestic Postgraduate Tuition Fee may vary for each year of study.
4.3.4	The Vice Chancellor determines the level of the Domestic Postgraduate Tuition Fee for each unit of study on an annual basis. The current fee levels are detailed in Schedule D.
4.3.5	Students may be eligible for a refund of Domestic Postgraduate Tuition Fees paid (see Fee Rule 9.5).

Not For Degree/Not For Credit Tuition Fees

4.4.1	The level of the tuition fees for units studied as Not For Degree and/or Not for Credit are: Not for Credit The Fee level will be determined by the School in consultation with the Director, Central Student Administration. Further guidance in the establishment of this fee is provided in the Short Course Policy. Not for Degree Domestic Tuition Fee Student (undergraduate): The current fee levels are detailed in Schedule C. Not for Degree Domestic Tuition Fee Student (postgraduate): The current fee levels are detailed in Schedule D. Employer Reserved Places The Fee level will be determined by the School in consultation with the Director, Central Student Administration. Further guidance in the establishment of this fee is provided in the Short Course Policy. International Students: The pro-rata cost of the unit having regard to the lowest International Tuition Fee as published in Schedule B, for which the unit is a core unit. The Manager, Enrolments & Fees has delegated authority to make decisions on this.
4.4.2	The Not For Degree Tuition Fee (excluding Employer Reserved Places) may vary for each year of study.
4.4.3	Fees for Employer Reserved Places will vary in accordance with the specific provisions of the individual agreement with each Employer.
4.4.4	Unless a specific refund policy is stated within the Employer Reserved Places contract or the Not for Degree/Not for Credit Application Form, students may be eligible for a refund of Tuition Fees paid under Fee Rule 9.5.

Offshore Agreement Tuition Fees

4.5.1	The level, timing and collection of fees payable by students and refund policy under agreements with Murdoch’s offshore partners will be in accordance with the specific provisions of the individual agreement with each partner institution.
4.5.2	Murdoch will make details of these fees available to students contemplating enrolling, or already enrolled, in any programme offered by one of Murdoch’s offshore partners.

Subject to Fee Rules 4.4.4, 9.3 and 9.4, a student who has paid any one or more of Domestic Undergraduate Tuition Fees, Domestic Postgraduate Tuition Fees or Not For Degree/Not for Credit Tuition Fees may be eligible for a refund in the following circumstances:

All applications must be made:

Murdoch may impose or exercise the following penalties for the non-payment of any amounts payable under these Rules:

Murdoch will publish these Rules by any one or more of the following means: