Living at Trinity means so much more than a room and a bed! We offer many support services, activities and opportunities that you may not get access to through other university accommodation providers, so you should definitely consider this when making your decision about where to live while studying.
Essentially, living at ¹ú²úBT is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that sets you up with valuable friendships and connections for life. You can't really put a price on that. As we often say, once a Trinitarian, always a Trinitarian!
That said, we realise living at Trinity does come at a cost, so here's what you can expect from your fees.
Firstly, you will, of course, receive the following standard inclusions:
On top of that – and just as importantly – you will have access to:
There are three payment options available for full-year students:
The payment alternatives and due dates for each instalment are shown below.
Payment Option A | Payment | Due Date |
Full year in advance | $40,710 | Upon acceptance of offer |
Payment Option B | Payment | Due Date |
First of two instalments | $20,665 | Upon acceptance of offer |
Second of two instalments | $20,665 | 14 June |
Payment Option C | Payment | Due Date |
First instalment | $5,270 | Upon acceptance of offer |
Second instalment | $5,270 | 14 February |
Third instalment | $5,270 | 14 March |
Fourth instalment | $5,270 | 14 April |
Fifth instalment | $5,270 | 14 May |
Sixth instalment | $5,270 | 14 June |
Seventh instalment | $5,270 | 14 July |
Eighth instalment | $5,270 | 14 August |
In addition to the residential fees are the compulsory fees, covering things like your enrolment fee, room bond and membership to the TCAC (the student committee that plans and runs all internal College events).
Compulsory Fees | Payment |
College enrolment fee (non-refundable)** | $925 |
TCAC joining fee ** | $240 |
TCAC annual membership | $360 |
Bond (see below) ** | $950 |
Publications & Lifetime Alumni Association membership fee ** | $405 |
Total | $2,880 |
The schedule applies to students residing at ¹ú²úBT for the full academic year. Undergraduates are in residence for 36 weeks (two 18-week semesters, including exam periods and term breaks). Students are required to vacate their rooms during the mid-semester break. Semester-break stays are occasionally available at the discretion of the Dean of the Residential College and subject to an additional charge. Please note the following rates apply to credit card payments: domestic credit cards 0.4%, international credit cards 2.8%, AMEX 1.65%.
¹ú²úBT provides a range of payment options to assist budgeting for residence and to encourage the timely payment of fees. Families in demonstrated financial need with concerns about fee payment are encouraged to discuss their situation in confidence with the Dean of the Residential College at the earliest opportunity.
Find out more about financial assistance and scholarships
Wherever possible, it is expected that students will remain in residence for the full year. A separate schedule of fees applies to those students on a study abroad or exchange program, or those who are seeking residence for one semester only. If you are going on an overseas exchange or are completing your university studies mid-year, please contact us at residentialcollege@trinity.unimelb.edu.au
Bonds are refunded when a student leaves ¹ú²úBT permanently, subject to:
As students tell us time and time again – absolutely. Here's what one of our young alumni had to say:
"I have friends from my old school doing the same uni course as me who don’t live on campus and they aren’t getting the chance to enjoy uni life in the same way I am."
Your university years are precious and are something you can't get back. So make the most of the rare opportunity to live within a community of like-minded students, get involved in as many activities as you can, ace your studies, and have a tonne of fun.
Our helpful admissions team is on hand to answer any specific questions you might have about fees, scholarships, single semester stays or ABSTUDY.
Write to us at residentialcollege@trinity.unimelb.edu.au