International students typically pay AUD 5,000 to 10,000 for a Certificate IV or Diploma of Beauty Therapy, excluding kits, uniforms, Overseas Student Health Cover and visa fees. Costs vary by city, provider and campus facilities. Diploma programmes usually run 12 to 18 months, with product kits and clinic hours built into tuition.
Materials and kits commonly add a further AUD 1,500 to 3,000 or more depending on the school, and textbooks, tools and insurance are often billed separately. Many providers offer monthly or term payment plans, so it’s worth comparing total course cost rather than the headline tuition fee alone.
Check intake dates and total program hours. Choose providers with strong salon placement support. See current fees and intakes on this course guide: tuition and intakes for beauty therapy courses.
