Australian Courses with the Biggest Tuition Fee Changes (July 2026 Update)

Posted by CRICOS Guides Editorial Team July 12, 2026

BIGGEST TUITION FEE CHANGES CRICOS July 2026 Update

The July 2026 update to Australia’s CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students) includes far more than new course registrations. One of the most significant changes affects tuition fees and estimated study costs across hundreds of registered programs.

By comparing the previous CRICOS dataset with the latest July 2026 release, we identified 126 courses with revised tuition fees, 210 courses with updated estimated total course costs, and 187 courses with changes to non-tuition fees.

This article highlights some of the largest changes currently recorded in the official register.

Tuition Fee Changes at a Glance

Change Courses Affected
Tuition fee updated 126
Estimated total course cost updated 210
Non-tuition fee updated 187

While many fee adjustments are relatively small, several programs experienced substantial increases or decreases.

Largest Increases in Estimated Total Course Cost

The following courses recorded some of the largest increases in Estimated Total Course Cost between the previous and July 2026 CRICOS datasets.

Institution Course Previous Current Change
The Presbyterian Church (NSW) Property Trust Junior Secondary (Years 7–10) A$217,575 A$384,279 +A$166,704
Kingswood College Secondary Years 7–12 A$231,222 A$393,801 +A$162,579
Kilvington Grammar School Primary Years P–6 A$160,684 A$321,748 +A$161,064
Kingswood College Primary P–6 A$195,187 A$341,588 +A$146,401
Brighton Grammar School Primary Years P–6 A$256,692 A$385,709 +A$129,017
Brighton Grammar School Secondary Years 7–12 A$286,626 A$409,994 +A$123,368

Several of the largest revisions are concentrated among long-duration primary and secondary school programs, where the estimated cost represents the total cost of completing multiple years of study.

Largest Decreases in Estimated Total Course Cost

Not every revision resulted in higher costs.

Some providers reported significantly lower estimated study costs.

Institution Course Previous Current Change
Alphington Grammar School Primary Years P–6 A$233,280 A$137,120 −A$96,160
Alphington Grammar School Secondary Senior Years 7–12 A$238,273 A$159,538 −A$78,735

These examples demonstrate why students should avoid relying on historical tuition figures when comparing study options.

Notable Tuition Fee Revisions

Although estimated total course cost is often the most useful budgeting figure, the July update also contains substantial revisions to reported Tuition Fees.

Some of the largest increases include:

Institution Course Previous Tuition Current Tuition
Kingswood College Secondary Years 7–12 A$0 A$351,341
Kingswood College Primary P–6 A$0 A$306,212
Kilvington Grammar School Secondary Years 7–12 A$170,148 A$299,498
Brighton Grammar School Secondary Years 7–12 A$277,135 A$393,482

Some records also show dramatic decreases, including:

  • Alphington Grammar School – Primary Years P–6
  • Alphington Grammar School – Secondary Senior Years 7–12
  • Westbourne Grammar School – selected primary and secondary programs
  • Strategix Training Group – Certificate III in Hospitality

Large changes such as these may reflect revised reporting methodologies, updated fee structures, or provider corrections published through the CRICOS register.

Why Do These Changes Matter?

For international students, tuition represents one of the largest components of the overall cost of studying in Australia.

Changes to CRICOS data can affect:

  • financial planning;
  • visa budgeting;
  • education agent quotations;
  • scholarship calculations;
  • comparisons between providers.

Checking the latest CRICOS information before accepting an offer can help avoid relying on outdated pricing.

Important Context

A significant proportion of the largest fee revisions identified in this comparison relate to primary and secondary school programs. These courses often calculate the estimated cost across several years of enrolment, meaning even modest annual fee adjustments can produce very large changes in the reported total course cost.

For higher education and vocational education providers, fee changes are generally smaller but still important when comparing similar programs.

Conclusion

The July 2026 CRICOS update demonstrates that tuition information can change considerably between official releases.

Our comparison found:

  • 126 tuition fee updates
  • 210 estimated total course cost revisions
  • 187 non-tuition fee changes

Some courses increased by well over A$100,000, while others became significantly less expensive. For prospective international students, the latest CRICOS release provides the most reliable basis for comparing study costs across Australian education providers.

Always verify tuition information against the latest official CRICOS registration before making enrolment or financial decisions.

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