Fees
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Australian Domestic Students 2023
| QUALIFICATION | NUMBER OF SUBJECTS TO BE COMPLETED | SUBJECT COST | TOTAL COST OF QUALIFICATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| APPLIED BUDDHIST STUDIES | |||
| Master of Arts | 12 | $2,400 | $28,800 |
| Graduate Diploma | 8 | $2,400 | $19,200 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 | $2,400 | $9,600 |
| HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELLBEING | |||
| Master of Arts | 12 (11 if HSW950 Research Project taken) | $2,600 | $31,200 |
| Graduate Diploma | 8 | $2,600 | $20,800 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 | $2,600 | $10,400 |
| HUMANISTIC BUDDHISM | |||
| Graduate Certificate | 4 | $2,400 | $9,600 |
| MENTAL HEALTH | |||
| Master | 12 | $2,600 | $31,200 |
| Graduate Diploma | 8 | $2,600 | $20,800 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 | $2,600 | $10,400 |
Please note:
- Indicative fee assuming full time load and all electives are chosen within the Award program. Fees may vary depending on elective subjects selected.
- An additional one-off enrolment fee of $100 applies for Mental Health students.
- All prices listed in Australian Dollars (AUD).
Visit Domestic Students for more information.
FEE-Help
As part of NTI’s and the Australian Government’s initiative to make education more accessible, NTI has been approved as a FEE-HELP Provider.
FEE-HELP is an interest-free Australian government loan scheme available to eligible* Australian students which allows students to defer payment of tuition fees for approved courses at higher education institutions. The government pays the amount of the loan directly to the student’s higher education provider. Students repay their loan through the tax system once their income is above the minimum threshold for compulsory repayment.
For most students, the HELP loan limit is $113,028 in 2023. No loan fees or application fees apply to postgraduate students.
Please note FEE-HELP assistance does NOT cover voluntary subscriptions or any other costs associated with studying at NTI.
Students must apply for FEE-HELP assistance by the census date of each subject and provide their tax file number (TFN). Students who do not provide their TFN on or before the census date will not be eligible for FEE-HELP and will be required to pay their fees upfront in full to the Institute.
Download FEE-HELP information Booklet
* Terms and conditions apply. Please refer to the Australian Government’s Study Assist website for more information.
Centrelink Payments
The Department of Human Services has listed the following seven courses at NTI as eligible for Centrelink payments:
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Buddhist Studies
- Graduate Diploma of Applied Buddhist Studies
- Graduate Certificate in Health and Social Wellbeing
- Graduate Diploma in Health and Social Wellbeing
- Graduate Certificate in Humanistic Buddhism
- Graduate Certificate in Mental Health
- Graduate Diploma in Mental Health
Full-time Australian students enrolled in these courses may be eligible to receive payments from Centrelink and a Student Travel Concession. To see if you are eligible for a payment from Centrelink, including details of income tests or any other applicable assessments, visit the Australian Government Department of Human Services Website.
Australian Domestic Students 2024
| QUALIFICATION | NUMBER OF SUBJECTS TO BE COMPLETED | SUBJECT COST | TOTAL COST OF QUALIFICATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| APPLIED BUDDHIST STUDIES | |||
| Master of Arts | 12 (11 if ABS950 Research Project is taken) | $2,520 | $30,240 |
| Graduate Diploma | 8 | $2,520 | $20,160 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 | $2,520 | $10,080 |
| HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELLBEING | |||
| Master of Arts | 12 (11 if HSW950 Research Project is taken) | $2,750 | $33,000 |
| Graduate Diploma | 8 | $2,750 | $22,000 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 | $2,750 | $11,000 |
| HUMANISTIC BUDDHISM | |||
| Graduate Certificate | 4 | $2,520 | $10,080 |
| MENTAL HEALTH | |||
| Master | 12 | $2,750 | $33,000 |
| Graduate Diploma | 8 | $2,750 | $22,000 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 | $2,750 | $11,000 |
Please note:
- Indicative fee assuming full time load and all electives are chosen within the Award program. Fees may vary depending on elective subjects selected.
- An additional one-off enrolment fee of $100 applies for Mental Health students.
- All prices listed in Australian Dollars (AUD).
Visit Domestic Students for more information.
FEE-Help
As part of NTI’s and the Australian Government’s initiative to make education more accessible, NTI has been approved as a FEE-HELP Provider.
FEE-HELP is an interest-free Australian government loan scheme available to eligible* Australian students which allows students to defer payment of tuition fees for approved courses at higher education institutions. The government pays the amount of the loan directly to the student’s higher education provider. Students repay their loan through the tax system once their income is above the minimum threshold for compulsory repayment.
For most students, the HELP loan limit is $113,028 in 2023. No loan fees or application fees apply to postgraduate students.
Please note FEE-HELP assistance does NOT cover voluntary subscriptions or any other costs associated with studying at NTI.
Students must apply for FEE-HELP assistance by the census date of each subject and provide their tax file number (TFN). Students who do not provide their TFN on or before the census date will not be eligible for FEE-HELP and will be required to pay their fees upfront in full to the Institute.
Download FEE-HELP information Booklet
* Terms and conditions apply. Please refer to the Australian Government’s Study Assist website for more information.
Centrelink Payments
The Department of Human Services has listed the following seven courses at NTI as eligible for Centrelink payments:
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Buddhist Studies
- Graduate Diploma of Applied Buddhist Studies
- Graduate Certificate in Health and Social Wellbeing
- Graduate Diploma in Health and Social Wellbeing
- Graduate Certificate in Humanistic Buddhism
- Graduate Certificate in Mental Health
- Graduate Diploma in Mental Health
Full-time Australian students enrolled in these courses may be eligible to receive payments from Centrelink and a Student Travel Concession. To see if you are eligible for a payment from Centrelink, including details of income tests or any other applicable assessments, visit the Australian Government Department of Human Services Website.
International Students 2023
| QUALIFICATION | NUMBER OF SUBJECTS TO BE COMPLETED | SUBJECT COST | TOTAL COST OF QUALIFICATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| APPLIED BUDDHIST STUDIES | |||
| Master of Arts | 12 | $2,900 | $34,800 |
| Graduate Diploma | 8 | $2,900 | $23,200 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 | $2,900 | $11,600 |
| HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELLBEING | |||
| Master of Arts | 12 (11 if HSW950 Research Project taken) | $3,250 | $39,000 |
| Graduate Diploma | 8 | $3,250 | $26,000 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 | $3,250 | $13,000 |
| HUMANISTIC BUDDHISM | |||
| Graduate Certificate | 4 | $2,900 | $11,600 |
| MENTAL HEALTH | |||
| Master | 12 | $3,250 | $39,000 |
| Graduate Diploma | 8 | $3,250 | $26,000 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 | $3,250 | $13,000 |
Please note:
- Indicative fee assuming a full time load and all electives are chosen within the Award program. Fees may vary depending on elective subjects chosen.
- All prices listed in Australian Dollars (AUD).
- A one-off enrolment fee of $100 applies, payable once you have been accepted into a course.
- Fees listed are for tuition only. They do not cover accommodation, meals or incidentals associated with your studies at NTI.
Visit International Students for more information.
International Students 2024
| QUALIFICATION | NUMBER OF SUBJECTS TO BE COMPLETED | SUBJECT COST | TOTAL COST OF QUALIFICATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| APPLIED BUDDHIST STUDIES | |||
| Master of Arts | 12 (11 if ABS950 Research Project taken) | $3,050 | $36,600 |
| Graduate Diploma | 8 | $3,050 | $24,400 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 | $3,050 | $12,200 |
| HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELLBEING | |||
| Master of Arts | 12 (11 if HSW950 Research Project taken) | $3,400 | $40,800 |
| Graduate Diploma | 8 | $3,400 | $27,200 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 | $3,400 | $13,600 |
| HUMANISTIC BUDDHISM | |||
| Graduate Certificate | 4 | $3,050 | $12,200 |
| MENTAL HEALTH | |||
| Master | 12 | $3,400 | $40,800 |
| Graduate Diploma | 8 | $3,400 | $27,200 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 | $3,400 | $13,600 |
Please note:
- Indicative fee assuming a full time load and all electives are chosen within the Award program. Fees may vary depending on elective subjects chosen.
- All prices listed in Australian Dollars (AUD).
- A one-off enrolment fee of $100 applies, payable once you have been accepted into a course.
- Fees listed are for tuition only. They do not cover accommodation, meals or incidentals associated with your studies at NTI.
Visit International Students for more information.
Non-Award Students (Individual Subjects) 2023
| COURSE | DOMESTIC STUDENTS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Buddhist Studies | $2,400 | $2,900 |
| Health and Social Wellbeing | $2,600 | $3,250 |
| Humanistic Buddhism | $2,400 | $2,900 |
| Mental Health | $2,600 | $3,250 |
Please note:
- All prices listed in Australian Dollars (AUD).
- Fees listed are for tuition only. They do not cover accommodation, meals or incidentals associated with your studies at NTI.
Visit Non-Award Study for more information.
Non-Award Students (Individual Subjects) 2024
| COURSE | DOMESTIC STUDENTS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Buddhist Studies | $2,520 | $3,050 |
| Health and Social Wellbeing | $2,750 | $3,400 |
| Humanistic Buddhism | $2,520 | $3,050 |
| Mental Health | $2,750 | $3,400 |
Please note:
- All prices listed in Australian Dollars (AUD).
- Fees listed are for tuition only. They do not cover accommodation, meals or incidentals associated with your studies at NTI.
Visit Non-Award Study for more information.
Non Tuition Fees
| ENROLMENT FEES | |
|---|---|
| Domestic award enrolment fee | $100 (Mental Health courses only) |
| International award enrolment fee | $100 per Award |
| Reinstatement fee* | $100 |
| Repeating subject tuition fee | Current full tuition fee applicable |
| LATE PAYMENT FEES | |
| International – late tuition payment | $50 |
| Domestic – late tuition payment | $50 |
| INSTALLMENT PLANS | |
| Tuition fees installment plans | $0 |
| GRADUATION FEES | |
| Graduation ceremony attendance | $50 per student per ceremony |
| SUNDRY FEES | |
| Student identification card replacement | $10 each |
| Replacement testamur/certificate of attendance | $50 each |
| Additional transcripts | $10 each |
*charged if enrolment has been cancelled by NTI or after two instances of student initiated withdrawal
Please note:
- All prices listed in Australian Dollars (AUD).
ABOUT NAN TIEN INSTITUTE
Nan Tien Institute (NTI) is a private, not for profit, government accredited higher education provider offering studies in the areas of Buddhist studies, health and wellbeing, within an environment that incorporates contemplative education.
NTI offers postgraduate programs in Applied Buddhist Studies, Health and Social Wellbeing, Humanistic Buddhism, and Mental Health as well as customised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs and special interest subjects across the areas of meditation, mindfulness and health.