Foundation Studies fees vary according to the length of the program a student is undertaking. Foundation Studies admissions staff determine the most suitable intake for applicants on a case-by-case basis.
2023 dates and fees
2023 tuition fees are inclusive of a computing device and related services
January Comprehensive
|
Dates
|
Term 1
|
January 17 – March 31
|
Term 2
|
April 11 – June 16 |
Term 3
|
July 10 – September 15 |
Term 4
|
September 25 – December 8 |
Fees
|
$43,000*
|
January Comprehensive Plus
|
Dates
|
Term 1
|
January 17 – March 31
|
Term 2
|
April 11 – June 16 |
Term 3
|
July 10 – September 15 |
Term 4
|
September 25 – December 8 |
Fees
|
$49,000*
|
February Standard
|
Dates
|
Semester 1
|
Feburary 9 – April 6
April 17 – June 23 |
Semester 2
|
July 10 – August 25
September 11 – November 24 |
Fees
|
$34,630*
|
June Fast Track
|
Dates
|
Semester 1
|
June 13 – September 22 |
Semester 2
|
October 2 – December 22
January 2 – January 25, 2024 |
Fees
|
$34,630*
|
July Comprehensive
|
Dates
|
Term 1
|
July 18 – September 22 |
Term 2
|
October 2 – December 15 |
Term 3
|
January 8 – March 15, 2024 |
Term 4
|
March 25 – June 7, 2024 |
Fees
|
$43,000*
|
July Comprehensive Plus
|
Dates
|
Term 1
|
July 18 – September 22 |
Term 2
|
October 2 – December 15 |
Term 3
|
January 8 – March 15, 2024 |
Term 4
|
March 25 – June 7, 2024 |
Fees
|
$49,000*
|
August Standard
|
Dates
|
Semester 1
|
August 3 – September 22
October 2 – December 19 |
Semester 2
|
January 8 – February 23, 2024
March 7 – May 24, 2024 |
Fees
|
$34,630*
|
September Fast Track
|
Dates
|
Semester 1
|
September 19 – December 19
January 4 – January 25, 2024 |
Semester 2
|
February 5 – March 28, 2024
April 4 – May 24, 2024 |
Fees
|
$34,630*
|
* Tuition fees quoted are 2022 fees. Tuition fees for 2023 intake commencements will be set in the second half of 2022 and may increase from the 2022 amount.
NB: Students who have had a sibling or parent undertake the Trinity College Foundation Studies program will receive a 5% Foundation Studies fee reduction.
Additional fees for 2022
| Enrolment fee (non-refundable) |
$310 |
Applies to all intakes |
| Laboratory fees (Biology, Physics, Chemistry) |
$400 each |
Charged after course commencement for science students |
| Music surcharge |
$1000 each |
Charged after course commencement for Music students |
| Overseas Student Health Cover |
Visa length cover (VLC) |
Amount dependent upon the VLC |