The amount the Australian Government contributes depends on the funding cluster in which the unit of study is classified and on the weight of your unit in your course of study (the equivalent full-time student load (EFTSL) value of the unit). This amount is paid direct to your higher education provider. Table 1 shows the Commonwealth contribution amounts for one EFTSL in 2007. These amounts are indexed each year.
Table 1: Commonwealth contribution amount per EFTSL for 2007 *
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| Funding Cluster |
Commonwealth contribution |
| Law |
$1,528 |
| Accounting, administration, economics, commerce |
$2,515 |
| Humanities |
$4,239 |
| Mathematics, statistics |
$5,006 |
| Behavioural science, social studies |
$6,729 |
| Computing, built environment, health |
$7,495 |
| Foreign languages, visual and performing arts |
$9,217 |
| Engineering, science, surveying |
$12,476 |
| Dentistry, medicine, veterinary science |
$15,638 |
| Agriculture |
$16,624 |
| Education |
$7,396 |
| Nursing |
$10,189 |
*The Commonwealth contribution amounts will increase by 7.5% for providers that comply with the National Governance Protocols and the Higher Education Workplace Relations requirements.
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