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.
Fee Summary (2024)
New College
Residents at New College do not pay weekly rent, but instead an 'accommodation fee' for 44 weeks’ residence and membership. The accommodation fee covers:
- Full catering (3 meals, 7 days per week) plus fruit, bread/condiments and milk
- Weekly housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Pastoral care
- Academic support
- High speed internet (40GB standard with 100mbps download/upload speeds) at no extra cost. Additional data can be purchased if required.
- Utilities (power, water, rubbish & recycling)
- Formal social events and College suppers
- Full access to student facilities such as the music room, resource room, games room, and gym and 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 at other times. 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 2024 the standard contract period is:
44 week contract period from Sunday 4 February, 2024 to Sunday 8 December, 2024.
Acceptance of membership is a contract for financial responsibility for the whole of this period. Termination of residency is usually at the end of the year and can only be varied with the approval of the Master.
New College Postgraduate Village
The membership fees for New College Postgraduate Village (NCPV) include:
- Accommodation in a private, furnished room with a private bathroom
- A kitchen (in apartments) or kitchenette (in studios) with utensils and appliances provided
- Weekly housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Pastoral care
- Academic support
- High-speed internet (40GB standard with 100mbps download/upload speeds)
In 2023 the standard contract period options are 48 weeks and 44 weeks, beginning in January or February 2023.
Places are limited and rates are available upon enquiry.
Fee Options (2024)
The accommodation fee is to cover membership of the College and is calculated based on Upfront Payment with associated due dates. However, the College understands that not all residents are able to pay the fees upfront. Residents may opt for an Instalment Plan contract at 5% additional cost.
New College
| Accommodation Room Type |
44 Week Package |
Equivalent Weekly Cost With Upfront Payment* |
| Standard Room |
Fully-catered |
$510 |
| Ensuite Room |
Fully-catered |
$572 |
*Amounts shown are for standard 44-week contracts that are paid upfront. Instalment Plan rates are available upon enquiry. Alternate length contracts can also be arranged but are by discretion of the Dean and are assessed according to the needs of the resident's academic program.
New College Postgraduate Village
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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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$442
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Studio
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Self-Catered
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$496
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* Amounts shown above are for standard 48-week contracts that are paid upfront. Instalment Plan rates are available upon enquiry. 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.
Other College Fees (2024)
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 |
$250 |
Annual (or on pro-rata basis for contracts less than 44 weeks) |
New College Postgraduate Village
| Optional Meal Plan |
$88 p/w |
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 2024 Fee Information was last updated on 8 August 2023. 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 submit a non-refundable application fee of $50 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 |
$1000 *Fully refundable
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New students only, payable upon acceptance of place at 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 |
$2000 |
This is part of the room fees and 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 Amounts Payable on Acceptance |
$3000 |
This total amount includes the $1000 refundable bond |
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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$1500 *Fully refundable
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New students only, payable upon acceptance of place at 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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$2000
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This is part of the room fees and 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 Amounts Payable on Acceptance
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$3500
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This total amount includes the $1500 refundable bond
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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/Transfer into our account
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 Application Portal User-ID (generated during your application to NC) 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. Cheque
A personal cheque may be made payable to ‘New College', and mailed to the attention of:
Dean Of Residents
New College
330 Anzac Pde
Kensington NSW 2052 Australia
4. EFTPOS (For Australian Credit/Debit cards)
EFTPOS payments can be made in person at New College Reception.
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/Transfer into our account
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 Application Portal User-ID (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. Cheque
A personal cheque made payable to ‘New College Postgraduate Village', and mailed to the attention of:
Dean Of Residents
New College Postgraduate Village
215A Anzac Parade
Kensington NSW 2033 Australia
4. EFTPOS (For Australian Credit/Debit cards)
EFTPOS payments can be made in person at New College Postgraduate Village Reception.