The New College Communities at UNSW operate as not-for-profit affiliate colleges of the University of New South Wales and every effort is made to keep fees as affordable as possible.
The fee summaries below relate to future residents. Returning residents are often eligible for loyalty rates and should find this information when published in the College's internal weekly newsletter towards the end of the year.
2025 Fee Summary
New College
Residents at New College do not pay weekly rent, but instead pay an 'membership fee' for 44 weeks for residence. The membership fee covers:
- A furnished room
- Weekly housekeeping
- Full catering (3 meals, 7 days per week) plus fruit, bread / condiments and milk
- Air conditioning
- Pastoral care
- Academic support
- Unlimited high speed internet (100mbps download/upload speeds)
- Utilities (power, water, rubbish & recycling)
- Formal social events and College suppers
- Full access to student facilities such as a Music Room, Resource Room, Games Room, and private Gym with exercise equipment.
The standard contract period is for approximately 44 weeks covering the full academic period from the start of O'Week until the end of the formal examination period at the end of Term 3. Outside of this time, residents normally return home over the summer break. If needed, residents may pay an additional charge to stay in College during the holiday break. Because residents are only committed to a 44 week contract period, this may provide significant savings compared with needing to pay a 52 week rental period.
In 2025 the standard contract period is:
44 week contract period from Sunday 9th February, 2025 to Sunday 14th December, 2025.
Acceptance of membership is secured via a contract for the whole of this period. Termination of residency is at the end of each year and can only be varied with the approval of the Master of the College.
New College Postgraduate Village
Residents at NCPV do not pay weekly rent, but instead pay an 'accommodation fee' for residence and membership. The membership fee covers:
- Accommodation in a private, fully furnished room with a private bathroom
- A kitchen (in apartments) or kitchenette (in studios) with cooking utensils and kitchen appliances
- Weekly housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Pastoral care
- Academic support
- Unlimited high-speed internet (100mbps download / upload speeds)
- Utilities (power, water, rubbish & recycling)
- Regular organised social events and College suppers
- Full access to student facilities such as Games Room, Common Meeting Room, Business Centre, and Rooftop BBQ area
In 2025 the standard contract period options are 44 weeks or 48 weeks, beginning in January or February 2025.
Places are limited and rates are available upon enquiry.
2025 Fee Options
The accommodation fee covers membership to the College and is calculated based upon paying this fee in one upfront lump sum payment. However the College understands that not all residents are able to pay their fees upfront in one large payment. Residents can opt to pay their accommodation fee via a monthly Instalment Plan contract which incurrs an addition 5% cost.
New College
| Accommodation Room Type |
44 Week Package |
Equivalent Weekly Cost With Upfront Payment * |
| Standard Room |
Fully-catered |
$561 |
| Ensuite Room |
Fully-catered |
$629 |
* The amounts shown above are for standard 44 week contracts that are paid upfront in one lump sum payment. Instalment Plan rates are available upon enquiry. Varied contracts (alternate length contracts) can also be arranged but are by discretion of the Dean Of Residents and are assessed according to the needs of the resident's academic program. Varied contract prices change depending on length of the contract and the room type. For more details please contact the Admissions Officer at admissions@newcollege.unsw.edu.au.
New College Postgraduate Village
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Accommodation Room Type
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44 Week Package
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Equivalent Weekly Cost With Upfront Payment *
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Apartment Room
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Self-Catered
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$518
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Studio
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Self-Catered
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$578
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Accommodation Room Type
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48 Week Package
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Equivalent Weekly Cost With Upfront Payment *
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Apartment Room
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Self-Catered
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$486
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Studio
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Self-Catered
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$546
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* The amounts shown above are for standard 44 week contracts that are paid upfront in one lump sum payment. Instalment Plan rates are available upon enquiry. Varied contracts (alternate length contracts) can also be arranged but are by discretion of the Dean Of Residents and are assessed according to the needs of the resident's academic program. Varied contract prices change depending on length of the contract and the room type. For more details please contact the Admissions Officer at
admissions@newcollege.unsw.edu.au.
2025 Other College Fees
New College
The O'Week and New College Students Association (NCSA) fees below are set by the NCSA.
| O'Week Activity Fee |
$220 |
Charged in Term 1 only |
| NCSA Membership Fee |
$251 |
Annual (or on pro-rata basis for contracts less than 44 weeks) |
New College Postgraduate Village
| Optional Meal Plan |
$88 p/w
(2024 rate)
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NCPV is a predominately self-catered college so fees associated with the optional catering plan are additional. The catering package operates during the academic year (including both all UNSW trimesters, study periods and exam periods), totalling approx. 44 weeks of the calendar year.
NCPV residents must pay the full cost of catering for any period with NCPV reception by the Thursday before each catering period commences. These payments will appear on your college fees statement summary.
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Disclaimer: Please note that while these figures were correct at the time of publication, changes may occur. The 2025 Fee Information was last updated on 11 September 2024 . The information contained on this page is for prospective residents and does not alter existing contracts with New College.
Invoicing Of Fees For New Residents
What to pay when submitting your application
When you apply to live at the New College Communities you are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of $100 when you submit your application.
What to pay when accepting an offer
When an applicant is made an offer to live as a member of the New College Communities, there are two amounts that must be paid upon their acceptance of membership.
New College
| Acceptance Of Membership Obligations |
Cost |
Notes |
| Bond |
$1,000 *Fully refundable
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For new residents only, payable upon acceptance of membership to College and fully refundable after permanent departure.
*Your Bond money is refundable on terminating residence after all obligations to the College have been met. (Vandalism, damage to common property, fines, outstanding fees, loss of property and excessive resource use may be charged to the bond). |
| Fees-In-Advance Deposit |
$2,000 |
This is part of the accommodation fee and is not an additional cost . Please note that the Deposit is payable on acceptance of membership into the New College Communities. We cannot hold places for students who do not pay their Deposit within the period shown on their letter of offer. |
| Total Amount Payable On Acceptance |
$3,000 |
The total amount is the Refundable Bond and Deposit added together. |
New College Postgraduate Village
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Acceptance of Membership Obligations
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Cost
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Notes
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Bond
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$1,500 *Fully refundable
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For new residents only, payable upon acceptance of membership to College and fully refundable after permanent departure.
*Your Bond money is refundable on terminating residence after all obligations to the College have been met. (Vandalism, damage to common property, fines, outstanding fees, loss of property and excessive resource use may be charged to the bond)
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Fees-In-Advance Deposit
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$3,000
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This is part of the accommodation fee and is not an additional cost . Please note that the Deposit is payable on acceptance of membership into the New College Communities. We cannot hold places for students who do not pay their Deposit within the period shown on their letter of offer.
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Total Amount Payable on Acceptance
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$4,500
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The total amount is the Refundable Bond and Deposit added together.
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Payment Options
There are several payment options available for payments to the New College Communities.
New College
1. Credit Card
Visa or MasterCard: Credit card payments incur a 1% additional fee.
American Express: Credit card payments incur a 3% additional fee.
2. Direct Bank Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer
Banking details for transactions:
- Bank: ANZ
- Branch: Kingsford
- Account Name: New College
- BSB Number: 012 303
- Account Number: 8420 82161
- Swift: ANZBAU3M (required for International transfers)
Please reference (or instruct your Bank to reference) your deposit / transfer with your 5-Digit Student Portal ID number (generated during your application to New College) and your name so that we can clearly identify your payment. If we cannot identify your payment, we may not be able to process your application.
It is advisable to check with your banking institution for their service and transaction fees and charges.
3. EFTPOS (For Australian Credit / Debit cards)
EFTPOS payments can be made in person at New College Reception, and will incur a surcharge fee at the time of the transaction.
4. Cash
We DO NOT accept cash payments for accommodation fees.
New College Postgraduate Village
1. Credit Card
Visa or MasterCard: Credit card payments incur a 2% additional fee.
American Express: Not available
2. Direct Bank Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer
Banking details for transactions:
- Bank: ANZ
- Branch: Kingsford
- Account Name: New College Postgraduate Village
- BSB Number: 012 303
- Account Number: 8366 73985
- Swift: ANZBAU3M (sometimes required for International transfers)
Please reference (or instruct your Bank to reference) your deposit / transfer with your 5-Digit Student Portal ID number (generated during your application to NCPV) and your name so that we can clearly identify your payment. If we cannot identify your payment, we may not be able to process your application.
It is advisable to check with your banking institution for their service and transaction fees and charges.
3. EFTPOS (For Australian Credit / Debit cards)
EFTPOS payments can be made in person at New College Postgraduate Village Reception, and will incur a surcharge fee at the time of the transaction.
4. Cash
We DO NOT accept cash payments for accommodation fees.