Fees & Dates
Explore our upcoming course intake dates, tuition fees and flexible payment options to help you plan your studies with confidence. Find detailed fee information for each qualification, along with short courses, additional charges and everything you need to know before getting started.
Key Dates
Below are the 2027 intake periods for the courses.
| Term | Term Duration | Census |
| Term 1, 2027 | 25 January to 11 April 2027 | 9 Feb 2027 |
| Term 2, 2027 | 12 April to 27 June 2027 | 27 April 2027 |
| Term 3, 2027 | 12 July to 26 September 2027 | 27 July 2027 |
| Term 4, 2027 | 27 September to 12 December 2027 | 12 October 2027 |
Additional intake dates are available. Please call us on 1300277785 or email us on enrolments@aabt.com.au to enrol.
2027 Course Fees
Beauty Business (Dual Diploma)
| Course | Duration | Tuition fees per Term | Total Tuition Fees |
| SHB50121- Diploma of Beauty Therapy
SHB50216- Diploma of Salon Management |
12 Months (Full Time), or 24 Months (Part Time) | $4,996.00 | $19,984.00 |
| $3,330.00 | $13,320.00 | ||
| Total course cost: | $33,304.00 | ||
| This course may be fully covered by VET Student Loans (for eligible students), with flexible payment plan options also available. | |||
Diploma of Beauty Therapy
| Course | Duration | Tuition fees per Term | Total Tuition Fees | |
| SHB50121-Diploma of Beauty Therapy | 12 Months (Full Time), or
24 Months (Part Time) |
$6,496.00 | $25,984.0 | |
| $19,984.00 may be covered by VET Student Loans (for eligible students), with flexible payment plan options also available for the gap fees-$6000, or full program costs. | ||||
Diploma of Salon Management
| Course | Duration | Tuition fees per Term | Total Tuition Fees |
| SHB50216-Diploma of Salon Management | 12 Months (Full Time) | $3,330.00 | $13,320.00 |
| This course may be fully covered by VET Student Loans (for eligible students), with flexible payment plan options also available. | |||
Advanced Laser IPL and Dermal Therapies – Total course cost: $16,000.00
| Course | Duration | Tuition fees per Term | Total Tuition Fees |
| AABT5022 -Advanced Laser IPL and Dermal Therapies | 12 Months (Full Time) | $4,000.00 | $16,000.00 |
| AABT5022 -Advanced Laser IPL and Dermal Therapies – for current AABT students | 12 Months (Full Time) | $3,000.00 | $12,000.00 |
| Flexible payment plan options are available. | |||
Beauty Business Upgrade
Upgrade from: SHB50115 or SHB40121
| Course | Duration | Tuition fees per Term | Total Tuition Fees |
| SHB50121- Diploma of Beauty Therapy
SHB50216- Diploma of Salon Management |
12 Months (Full Time), or 24 Months (Part Time) |
$3,750.00 | $15,000.00 |
| $1,427.50 | $5,710.00 | ||
| Total course cost: | $20,710.00 | ||
| This course may be fully covered by VET Student Loans (for eligible students), with flexible payment plan options also available. | |||
Diploma of Beauty Therapy Upgrade
Upgrade from: SHB50115 or SHB40121
| Course | Duration | Tuition fees per Term | Total Tuition Fees |
| SHB50121-Diploma of Beauty Therapy | 12 Months (Full Time), or
24 Months (Part Time) |
$3,750.00 | $15,000.00 |
| This course may be fully covered by VET Student Loans (for eligible students), with flexible payment plan options also available. | |||
Beauty Business Upgrade
Upgrade from: SHB30121 (Cert III in Beauty Services)
| Course | Duration | Tuition fees per Term | Total Tuition Fees |
| SHB50121- Diploma of Beauty Therapy
SHB50216- Diploma of Salon Management |
12 Months (Full Time), or
24 Months (Part Time) |
$4,996.00 | $19,984.00 |
| $1,541.50 | $6,166.00 | ||
| Total course cost: | $26,150.00 | ||
| This course may be fully covered by VET Student Loans (for eligible students), with flexible payment plan options also available. | |||
| Course | Duration | Tuition fees | Total Tuition Fees |
| SHBBMUP008 Apply Eyelash Extensions | 3 Months | $2300 | $2300 |
| Flexible payment plan options are available | |||
| Course | Duration | Tuition fees | Total Tuition Fees |
| SHBBFAS004 Provide Lash and Brow Treatments | 3 Months | $800 | $800 |
| Upfront Payment | |||
| Course | Duration | Tuition fees | Total Tuition Fees |
| SHBBMUP009 Design and Apply Makeup | 3 Months | $1500 | $1500 |
| Flexible payment plan options are available | |||
| Course | Duration | Tuition fees | Total Tuition Fees |
| SHBBINF002 Maintain Infection Control Standards | 3 Months | $800 | $800 |
| Upfront Payment | |||
| Item | Cost | Total Cost |
| Cost of Graduation Ceremony | $165 | $165 |
| Item | Cost | Total Cost |
| Student Academy Uniform
|
Pant-$55
Top-$55 Cardigan-$90
|
$200 |
| Item | Fees | Total Fees |
| Re-issue of lost Certificate | $50 | $50 |
| Item | Fees | Total Fees |
| Re-assessment fee – for late or missed assessments without prior approval | $150X4 | $600 |
- These fees and charges are subject to change. Once a student is enrolled and has started a Course there will not be any increase in fees for that course as long as the course is completed within the expected timeframe.
- These fees and charges are current for 2027. The Academy will not accept payment more than $1500 pre-payment of fees.
- Interest-Any fees not paid in full at the scheduled course completion date will attract a 10% interest charge paid monthly on the outstanding balance.
- Deposit– No deposit is required for our courses
- Refunds- Please see our refund policy in our student handbook and as a separate document on this website
- Cooling off period-Students have rights as a consumer under Australia’s Consumer Protection Laws including a 2 day cooling off period from enrolment.
- Consumer Protection and Guarantee – If Australian Academy of Beauty Dermal and Laser cancels or ceases to provide planned training, Australian Academy of Beauty Dermal and Laser must issue a full refund for any services not yet provided. The basis for determining “services not yet provided” is to be based on the units of competency completed by the student and which can be issued in a statement of attainment at the time the service is ceased. Students’ undertaking a vocational education and training course are protected under Australian Consumer Law and under State and Territory consumer protection laws. These protections include areas such as unfair contract terms, the consumer guarantees, to statutory a cooling-off period, and unscrupulous sales practices. More information about consumer rights can be accessed from the Australian Consumer Law website which includes a range of helpful guides relating to specific areas of protection. Please visit the following site for more information: Australian Consumer Law.
- Students who are unhappy with Australian Academy of Beauty Dermal and Laser arrangements for the collection and refunding of tuition fees are entitled to lodge a complaint. This should occur in accordance with Australian Academy of Beauty Dermal and Laser complaints policy and procedure (ref to Complaints Handling).
Academy Fees FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about fees, charges. If you have any other questions, feel free to get in touch with us.
Yes, you can pay for your fee’s rather than using a VET Student Loan. We have no interest payment plans available.
We use Ezidebit and can organise weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments.
Yes, uniform costs and graduation costs are extra charges and payable on enrolment. All resources required for the course are provided but you may wish to purchase your own kits to use at home.
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