How to pay – UQ-Ochsner students
This page explains the different payment methods available to UQ-Ochsner students.
Tuition fees
UQ-Ochsner tuition fees are charged in US dollars (USD). Make sure you enrol in courses with enough time to organise payment.
Invoices for each semester or teaching period are available under 'Financials' in mySI-net. There are separate invoices for your tuition fees (US dollars) and other fees (Australian dollars).
Invoices are only available before you pay your fees. If you need to keep a copy of the invoice, please print or email it to yourself before making payment.
Tuition fees can be paid using Flywire.
Paying with Flywire
Flywire is a safe way to make international payments. Depending on your location, payment options can include:
- local bank (telegraphic) transfer
- credit card
- e-payments
- e-wallets.
Flywire will send you text and email updates each step of the way. It will send a confirmation once your payment has been delivered to UQ.
To make a payment using Flywire:
- go to the UQ Ochsner Pay portal
- Enter the amount you want to pay, and select 'Process Payment'
- Choose 'Flywire' as your payment method. You'll be directed to the Flywire website.
- On the Flywire website, enter your country of origin and other information
- Follow the Flywire instructions to complete your payment.
For debit or credit card payments, enter your card details to pay in your home currency.
For local bank (telegraphic) transfer, it can take several days for banks to process telegraphic transfers. Make sure you allow enough time for your payment to be delivered to UQ by the due date, otherwise you may need to pay a late fee.
If you need help to complete your payment, contact Flywire Customer Support.
Email fees@uq.edu.au if you are unable to pay using the method above.
Other fees and charges
All other fees and charges are paid in Australian dollars (AUD). These fees and charges might include:
- the Student Services and Amenities Fee
- late payment fees
- library fines
- parking fines
- other administrative fees.
Student Services and Amenities Fee
The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) is charged in Australian dollars and is displayed in mySI-net.
To pay the fee, go to the 'Financials' tile and click the 'Pay my fees now' link. Make sure the SSAF is paid by the due date.
Our preferred payment methods for the SSAF are:
BPAY
Most Australian banks accept BPAY via their online or phone banking services:
- Biller code: 18119
- Customer reference number: Your 8-digit student number.
Visa or Mastercard
Online payments can be made with a Visa or Mastercard. To make a payment, first log in to mySI-net, then:
- Click the 'Financials' tile
- Click 'Pay my fees now' in the left-hand side menu
- Click the Visa/Mastercard icon.
Due dates
All fees – including tuition fees (US dollars) and the Student Services and Amenities Fee (Australian dollars) – must be received by UQ by the relevant due date.
If you change your enrolment after the due date, mySI-net will recalculate your fees overnight. Any additional fees must be paid within 2 days of the change.
Late payments
Your enrolment at the University is provisional until you have paid all fees and charges. A $100 late penalty applies if all your fees aren't paid by the fees due date.
Late fees are charged in Australian dollars and are displayed in mySI-net. To pay late fees, go to the 'Financials' tile and click the 'Pay my fees now' link.
If your fees are still unpaid by Census date your enrolment may be cancelled. Cancellation of your enrolment for non-payment of fees in a semester will also affect your student visa status.
Tuition fee invoices
Tuition fee invoices are available under 'Financials' in mySI-net. There are separate invoices for your tuition fees (US dollars) and other fees (Australian dollars).
Please ensure you enrol in courses with enough time for the University to generate an invoice, so you can make a payment.
Tuition fee invoices will display:
- the relevant study period (i.e. semester or teaching period)
- the payment due date
- available payment methods, and
- tuition fee amount owed.
Enrolled students can view tuition fee invoices in:
- January: for Semester 1 and associated teaching periods
- June: for Semester 2 and associated teaching periods
- November: for Summer Semester and associated teaching periods.
Students enrolled in a teaching period will receive separate invoice for the teaching period.
All invoices must be paid by the relevant due date.
Contact
If you have any questions about fees or payments, submit a question to UQ Answers, visit a Student Centre or contact Student Fees:
fees@uq.edu.au
Due to Australian privacy laws, we are unable to discuss a student’s account with a parent or any other third party without the written consent of the student.
If you, the student, want to authorise someone to make tuition-fee related enquiries on your behalf, please send an email to fees@uq.edu.au from your UQ student email.
In the email please state the name, date of birth, and contact email of the person you are authorising.