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Pay your fees

Choose a secure payment method to pay your fees.

How to pay

We offer the following secure ways to pay your tuition fees, tuition fee deposits, Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). Some students also have the option to defer payment using a government loan.

You'll find the unique payment identifiers and instructions you need for each method on your:

Payment methods for international accounts

Choose from these options if you are paying from a bank account outside Australia.

  • Pay your fees securely in your home currency using this payment portal. It is secured by the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC).

    CIBC International Student Pay payment options include:

    • Telegraphic transfer (bank fees may apply)
    • Visa or Mastercard
    • Direct debit (EFT from Canada and ACH from USA)
    • E-wallets (China UnionPay, WeChat Pay, Alipay and more)

    You can view exchange rates before payment and track your payment status through the portal. Visit the CIBC website to learn more about the payment portal’s benefits.

    Processing time: 2–7 business days

    Pay with the international payment portal

  • You can pay from an international account using a telegraphic transfer.

    Payment details are on your Student Invoice, Statement of Liability or Acceptance Agreement.

    Present the payment details to your bank to have them process the payment.

    Note: Add an extra AU$15 to your payment to cover possible bank charges.

    Processing time: Up to 7 business days

Payment methods for Australian accounts

Choose from these options when paying from an Australian account.

  • BPAY® allows you to pay your fees from your Australian cheque, savings or debit account. No extra bank fees apply. For more information, check the BPAY website.

    You’ll find your biller code and reference number on your Student Invoice, or Statement of Liability. If your bank has a BPAY limit, you can pay your fees on different days. Just make sure the full amount is paid by the due date.

    Processing time: 1–2 business days

  • Use the telegraphic transfer payment details on your statement/invoice to transfer from an Australian bank account.

    Note: you do not need to add $15 to cover bank charges.

    Processing time: 1–2 business days

  • You can pay your fees online or by phone using an Australian-issued Visa or Mastercard:

    Processing time: 1–2 business days

Payment methods not accepted

We don't accept cheques, pre-paid gift cards or cash.

Payments made using pre-paid gift cards will be automatically reversed.

Defer your payment with a HELP loan

The Australian Government's Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) allows eligible domestic students to defer payment of their fees through a loan.

Learn more about HELP loans

Track your payment

You can check your Fee Account Statement to see if your payment has been received.

The time it takes for a payment to be received by the University depends on the payment method:

  • Australian bank transfer, BPAY, Australian-issued credit card: 1–2 business days
  • Telegraphic transfer: Up to 7 business days
  • CIBC payment via TT or credit card: 2–7 business days

Once we receive it, it usually takes an extra day or two to show on your statements.

If your payment still has not been recorded after seven days, forward a copy of your proof of payment to sa-fees@unimelb.edu.au. This will assist in your payment being investigated and credited to your student account.

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