Courses and Fees* 2026/2027
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES | |||||
| COURSE | CRICOS CODE | DURATION | TUITION FEE | NON- TUITION FEE | TOTAL COURSE FEE |
| General English | 059870M | 4-72weeks | $24,000 | $500 | $24,500 |
| IELTS Preparation | 059871K | 12 weeks | $3,480 | $500 | $3,980 |
| Pearson Test of English-Academic Preparation | 115118H | 12 – 24 weeks | $12,000 | $500 | $12,500 |
| BUSINESS PROGRAMS | |||||
| COURSE | CRICOS CODE | DURATION | TUITION FEE | NON- TUITION FEE | TOTAL COURSE FEE |
| BSB30120 Certificate III in Business | 106721H | 78 weeks | $15,000 | $350 | $15,350 |
| BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business | 106722G | 52 weeks | $10,000 | $350 | $10,350 |
| Leadership & Management | |||||
| COURSE | CRICOS CODE | DURATION | TUITION FEE | NON- TUITION FEE | TOTAL COURSE FEE |
| BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership & Management | 106713H | 78 weeks | $10,000 | $350 | $10,350 |
| BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership & Management | 106723F | 104 weeks | $20,000 | $350 | $20,350 |
| Human Welfare Studies and Services | |||||
| COURSE | CRICOS CODE | DURATION | TUITION FEE | NON- TUITION FEE | TOTAL COURSE FEE |
| CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support | 115219C | 52 weeks | $12,000 | $1000 | $13,000 |
| CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support | 097496B | 52 weeks | $8,000 | N/A | $8,000 |
| CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services | 115220K | 104 weeks | $24,000 | $1000 | $25,000 |
| Additional workplacement arrangement after the first offered option is rejected: $500 | |||||
| Marketing | |||||
| COURSE | CRICOS CODE | DURATION | TUITION FEE | NON- TUITION FEE | TOTAL COURSE FEE |
| BSB40820 Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication | 106724E | 52 weeks | $10,000 | $350 | $10,350 |
| BSB50620 Diploma of Marketing and Communication | 106725D | 78 weeks | $15,000 | $350 | $15,350 |
| BSB60520 Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication | 106726C | 104 weeks | $20,350 | $350 | $20,700 |
| Project Management | |||||
| COURSE | CRICOS CODE | DURATION | TUITION FEE | NON- TUITION FEE | TOTAL COURSE FEE |
| BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice | 106712J | 52 weeks | $8,000 | $350 | $8,350 |
| BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management | 106715F | 78 weeks | $10,000 | $350 | $10,350 |
* Fees are in Australian dollars AU$.
Overseas Student Health Cover Fees
| Cover | Duration | Price |
| Single | 3 months | $150 |
| 6 months | $300 | |
| 9 months | $450 | |
| 12 months | $600 |
| Non-TUITION fees that may apply | Amount |
| Enrolment fee | $200 |
| Material fee (ELICOS) | 1-10 weeks $100 Every additional week – $10 (Min $100, max per annum $360) |
| Material fee (VET – CHC only) | $300 |
| IT Levy | $50 |
| Credit transfer (VET) | $250 per unit of competency |
| RPL (VET) | $250 per unit of competency
$500 work placement |
| Work Placement arrangement fee (CHC)
(additional after initial placement) |
$500 |
| Student ID Card (hard-copy) | $50 |
| Express fee for document requests to be completed within 48h | $50 per document |
| Postage and handling fees | Within Australia: $10, or Express $20 International: $50 |
| ELICOS Exit Test Re-registration fee (30+ days from course end date) |
$150 |
| Change of Class Request fee | $80 |
| Late-payment fee | $100/month |
| Payment Plan Establishment fee | $100 (subject to Management approval) |
| Re-submission fee | $250 per Unit of competency |
| Additional Statement of Attainment (SOA) or Testamur (hard-copy) | $100 (within 90 days from course end date) |
| Re-issue fee for Testamurs/SOA issued after 02/2024 | $80 (soft-copy only) |
| Replacement Testamur/SOA | $100 (91 days – 5 years from course end date) |
| Replacement Testamur/SOA | $350 (5 years 1 day – 15 years from course end date) |
| Replacement Testamur /SOA | $500 (15 years 1 day and later from course end date) |
| Transcript of Completed Units (TCU) (Unofficial document, issued during BSB course enrolment) | One letter per course is free of charge, every consecutive requests $50/TCU |
| Completion Letter (Issued after successful completion of all course requirements) | $50 per course |
| Enrolment Cancellation fee | $350 (applicable on/after commencement date of first course of enrolment) |
| Refund Administration fee | $250 (including visa refusal cases) |
| Change of Start date | $100 first request
$150 consecutive requests |
| Change of Study Plan | $150 |
Are you eligible for a Credit Transfer (CT) /Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)?
If you have completed a course at another institution and want credits considered for transfer to your course at Mercury Colleges, please make a credit transfer request before your course commencement date.
A credit transfer fee of $250 per unit will apply for all credit transfer requests after course commencement. Any credit transfer requests submitted before your course commencement will not be subject to the fee.
For courses related to First Aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), the credit transfer fee will not apply.
The fee for RPL referring to the work placement of a CHC course is $500.