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Travel Concessions with Opal Card

What is it?

The Concession Opal card allows eligible students to access fares at half the price of the Adult Opal card for travel on transport services including:

• All Sydney Trains
• All NSW TrainLink Intercity services
• All buses in Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Hunter and Illawarra
• All Sydney Ferries and the Stockton Ferry in Newcastle

Please note: You must carry your UNSW student ID card at all times as proof of identity when travelling on your Concession Opal card.

Am I eligible?

According to Transport for NSW you're eligible to apply for a Concession Opal card if you are:

• Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident
• Residing in New South Wales
• Full-time student enrolled on an internal basis (except where a person by reason of disability is enrolled on a part-time basis and/or on an external basis). The standard full-time enrolment load at UNSW is a minimum of 12 units of credit (UOC) per term.
• Students wishing to be considered full-time in the UNSW3+ Academic Calendar will need to enrol in a minimum of 12 Units of Credit (UOC) each term, or 36 UOC across Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3 with at least one course enrolment in each term.

Travelling outside the Opal network?

The Transport Concession Entitlement Card  allows eligible students to prove their eligibility to travel on a concession fare outside the Opal network including:

• Many rural and regional buses 
• NSW TrainLink Regional services

For more information and contact details visit transportnsw.info/tertiary-students .

Note on eligibility for:

If you are an International student you are not eligible for a concession unless you are in receipt of an approved Australian Government scholarship and enrolled full time.

The Australian Government Scholarships program, comprising of:

• The Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships, funded by the Department of Education and training for full research scholarships
• The Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarships and Vocational Education and Training
• The Australian Awards (two scholarship streams) funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for full scholarships

Students undertaking cross-institutional studies

If you are a UNSW student undertaking cross institutional studies and your combined study load is equivalent to a full time study load you may be eligible for a concession. Please bring proof of your cross institutional enrolment to The Nucleus: Student Hub .

Students with a disability

If you are a student with a disability, studying part time, and you are registered with Disability Services you may be eligible for a concession. Please discuss this with your Disability Advisor .

How to apply

You will be required to give your consent for UNSW to provide details of your eligibility to Transport for NSW before you can apply for your Concession Opal card. Eligible students can provide their consent through myUNSW

Eligible students travelling outside the Opal zone will also need to will also need to to apply for a  Transport Concession Entitlement Card  to prove your eligibility to travel on a concession fare. 

Please allow 2 business days for your information to reach Transport for NSW, you can then apply for your Concession Opal card by visiting opal.com.au or calling 13 67 25 (13 OPAL).

Ensure that you have your student enrolment information to hand when applying and please enter your details, especially your name, exactly as they appear on your UNSW record.

Your card will be posted to your mailing address (5-7 days after your application is completed).

You will need to activate your card when it arrives.

Answers to FAQs

I lost my card, what should i do.

If you lose your Concession Opal card, please contact Opal directly on 13 67 25 (13 OPAL).

Will variation of full-time enrolment status affect eligibility?

Variations in your study load from part-time to full-time and vice versa which will affect your Concession Opal eligibility.

UNSW3+ Academic Calendar: If your study load in a single term drops from full time (12-18 UoC) to part time (less than 12 UoC) AND  you aren't enrolled in at least 36 UoC across Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3, you will no longer be eligible for the Concession Opal Card and your card will be cancelled. If you don't have an enrolment in a Term, you are not eligible for the Concession Opal Card in that Term.

UNSW Canberra ADFA Academic Calendar: If your study load in a semester drops from full time (18-24 UoC) to part time (less than 18 UoC) you will no longer be eligible for the Concession Opal Card and your card will be cancelled. 

My card has been cancelled, what should I do?

If your Concession Opal Card is cancelled you will need to apply for another Concession Opal card through the Opal website .

If you have any money left on your cancelled (invalid) card, you will then need to organise to have the  balance transferred to your new card.

You cannot reactivate a cancelled (invalid) Concession Opal card.

Should I apply for a new card if I've transferred from another institution?

If you have transferred to UNSW from another institution you will need to apply for a new Concession Opal card in the normal manner (see above). The Concession Opal card from your previous institution will be cancelled.

I can't apply for an Opal Concession card. What should I do?

Are you receiving an error message on the Opal website like ‘Your details do not match, please contact your Education Provider’?

This error usually occurs because the date of birth and name that you have input on the Opal website does not match the records UNSW has for you. The name you provide in your opal application must match your formal name on myUNSW exactly.

Click here to see your details on myUNSW then re-enter your details on the Opal website exactly as they appear on your myUNSW record.

Make sure to input your student ID number and set your Enrolment type to ‘Tertiary Student’ and Institution Name to ‘UNSW Australia’.

If you are still unable to apply, please contact The Nucleus: Student Hub .

Where to get help

If you are unsure about your enrolment status or want to confirm that you have opted in correctly to share your information, then  The Nucleus: Student Hub  can help.

If you have any other questions

If you have any other questions regarding the Concession Opal card then you will need to contact Opal directly although you may want to check out the Tickets and Opal page  first.

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Opal is your ticket to getting around on public transport.

Keep and reuse it to pay for travel on public transport. Once you have your Opal card, just add value, then tap on and tap off to travel.

If you don’t have an Opal card, you can use a contactless payment card such as an American Express, Visa or Mastercard for the same fare and benefits of an Adult Opal card.

Don’t forget, it is an offence to travel on public transport in NSW without being in possession of a valid ticket. Authorised officers and Transport police regularly check tickets.

Get an Opal card in Newcastle

To get started visit transportnsw.info  to order a card or find an  Opal retailer  in the Newcastle area.

Adult and Child/Youth Opal cards are also available at the  Newcastle Transport Hub  located at the Newcastle Interchange.

Gold Senior/Pensioner and Concession Opal cards are available to order from Opal and contactless payment benefits transportnsw.info  

Opal and contactless payment benefits

There are lots of benefits of using an Opal card, including cheaper fares and daily and weekly fare caps. To learn more visit transportnsw.info

For information about Opal fares visit  transportnsw.info

Concession and eligibility

You may be eligible for a concession fare. For information, visit  transportnsw.info

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Opal card for Adult aged 16 years and over, full fares

Child/Youth

Children aged 4 – 15 years are entitled to concession fares on public transport in NSW. 

Eligible secondary students aged 16 years and older also pay concession fares with their proof of entitlement card.

Children aged 3 years and under travel free on public transport.

The School Opal card is for eligible primary and secondary school students and provides free or concession travel on public transport between home and school.

Senior/Pensioner

If you have a Seniors Card or Pensioner Concession Card issued by any Australian state or territory, or NSW War Widower/ers Card, you are entitled to concession fares on public transport in NSW. You are also entitled to concession fares if you’re an eligible asylum seeker. You must carry your proof of entitlement when travelling on a concession fare or you may be fined. 

If you are an eligible NSW tertiary student, apprentice, trainee or jobseeker you are entitled to certain concession fares on public transport in NSW. When travelling on a concession fare, you must carry your proof of entitlement card or you may be fined.

If you have a Vision Impaired Person’s Travel Pass, you  are entitled to free travel on public transport in NSW. Your attendant may also travel free if your Vision Impaired Person’s travel pass is endorsed Plus attendant. Ex defence with service-related disabilities as well as war widows and widowers are also entitled to a range of free or concession travel.

Opal single trip tickets are single-use tickets for ferry trips. You must tap on and tap off when travelling with an Opal single trip ticket

Opal single bus ticket are tickets that you can purchase from the driver on board the bus. Customers do not need to tap on or tap off with Opal single bus ticket. Opal single bus tickets are not available on pre-pay services.

Fare compliance

It is an offence to travel on public transport in NSW without being in possession of a valid ticket.

Newcastle Transport authorised officers are out and about on buses, ferries and light rail. The new team, based here in Newcastle, are ready to help customers. If you see them during your travels, don’t hesitate to ask them for assistance with your journey or ask any public transport questions.

As well as providing travel assistance, they are checking tickets and educating customers about the importance of always travelling with a valid ticket.

If everyone pays the correct fare, it benefits the whole community as money can be spent on extra services and new infrastructure.

Newcastle Transport authorised officers and NSW Police officers are responsible for ensuring ticketing compliance and patrolling public transport. They have the right to ask to see your ticket and concession entitlement at any time. They carry Opal card readers to check your balance, recent transaction history and the card type (e.g. Adult, Senior/Pensioner, Concession or Child/Youth).

You must carry your Concession Card when travelling on a concession fare as proof of entitlement or you may be fined.

Depending on the circumstances, they have the authority to issue an official caution. While this does not require the payment of a penalty notice, your details will be recorded and a penalty notice may be issued if you are found to be committing a similar offence in the future.

If you are caught travelling without a valid ticket, not paying the correct fare or travelling using a concession ticket without being in possession of your proof of entitlement card, you may be issued with a fine of $200 (Maximum $550).

Official cautions and penalty notices are either sent by mail to your residential address, or issued on the spot.

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Opal card and travel

Opal cards can be used on trains, buses, light rail and ferry's by 'tapping' on and off at stops.  For UOW students, you will either use a concessional opal card, or an adult opal card.  To be eligible for a concessional card you need to:

• Be a full-time enrolled student (more information about full-time and part-time study )
• Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident; and
• Have a NSW home address.

NOTE : If you are studying a joint degree, i.e., at UOW and TAFE NSW, you will need to provide proof of your TAFE enrolment to the AskUOW team in Student Central.

If you are an international student or a  domestic   part-time student, you are not eligible for a concession opal card.  You will need to purchase an adult card.  On Campus, opal cards can be purchased from the UniShop.

How to order a concessional card

• Log into  SOLS
• Select 'Transport Concession' from the left-hand menu
• Read the information, tick the checkbox to provide your consent for UOW to confirm your eligibility with Transport for NSW; and 
• Wait 48 hours - then go to the Opal card website to order your card.

Your card will be posted to your mailing address five (5) to seven (7) days after your application has been submitted. For more information opal cards, and how to use them, visit the Opal website .

Showing proof of concession entitlement on public transport

Eligible students using a Concession Opal card on public transport in NSW are required to carry proof of concession entitlement at all times.

Transport NSW will accept:

• A physical student ID card issued in the current year;
• A physical student ID card with an enrolment sticker for the current year if your card was issued in a previous year. You can obtain an enrolment sticker for your student card from Student Central ; or
• A  Transport Concession Entitlement Card (TCEC) , presented along with your Concession Opal card. If travelling in regional NSW, you will need to carry a Transport Concession Entitlement Card as proof of entitlement.

Transport NSW does not accept digital ID cards or SOLS login as proof of enrolment.

For more information about Opal Cards concessions, visit the Transport for NSW website .

If you lose your opal card, simply apply for a replacement via the Opal website .

Opal contact

If you have specific questions about your Opal card, please refer to the Opal FAQs or contact NSW Transport directly.

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Fares for Moscow's public transport network are the same for every mode of transport making it really easy to travel. See all the different tickets here !

Troika Ticket

This is the most economical option if you're spending a few days in the Russian capital. The card can be purchased and recharged at various station machines or even with the special Moscow Metro application. Your balance can be checked on the app or in the small yellow terminals inside the metro stations. A trip works out at ₽ 42 ( US$ 0.50), but if you change transport within 90 minutes, you'll only pay ₽ 23 ( US$ 0.20) for the next trip.

The day ticket for the Moscow metro can be purchased at any of the stops in the city. The price is ₽ 265 ( US$ 2.80) per day and ₽ 500 ( US$ 5.40) for three days.

90-Minute Ticket

The most convenient card if you want to take several types of transport within an hour and a half period. It costs  ₽ 65 ( US$ 0.70) per person and allows one metro ride and an unlimited number of trips on other types of public transport in Moscow during the time of its duration.

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What It’s Like To Be an International Student in Moscow?

• December 4, 2021

If you have plans to study in Moscow, knowing a bit about the city can help manage your expectations. Plus, it gives you useful knowledge as an international student in the city.

You may be wondering if being a student in Moscow is any different from other Russian cities or any study destinations for that matter. To satisfy your curiosity, we listed out a couple of key things you should know.

Top-Tier STEM Programs

If you’re pursuing a STEM degree in Russia, you’re in for premium education. Big investments go into Russian Universities to support these programs with world-class facilities and research.

Apart from these facilities, faculty members are also a delight to learn from with their extensive knowledge. It’s no wonder why the country produced 31 Nobel Prize winners.

Fast and Efficient Public Transportation System

Mass transit will play a big role in your travels around Moscow. Fortunately, the city’s mass transportation system experienced transformative changes, making it more comfortable for passengers. 

You can take the metro, buses, trams, or taxis depending on where you’re going or how fast you want to get there. Study our guide to Moscow’s transportation system to learn more.

Hub of Innovation

Moscow universities alone are proof of how well-invested the Russians are in their science education. For example, the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN) has training simulation centers. Some medical students use these facilities for technical practice and communicating with patients.

RUDN also has a Mission Control Center for students of space technology. This center even gets the same live feed as Russia’s space agency!

Mouth-Watering Russian Cuisine

As the capital city of Russia, Moscow is brimming with places that offer delicious Russian food . There are mid-range restaurants, cafes and food parks you can visit for your mini food trips.

Some of the best dishes you can try are Pelmeni, Borscht, and Blini. You can also try street food like Pirozhki or take a bite of Shashlik, which is the Russians’ take on Kebabs.

Language Barrier Won’t Be a Problem

Most Russians don’t speak English, but in the university setting, your English skills will serve you well. Most faculty members can converse well in English.

Apart from this,  there’s also a wide selection of English-taught courses you can look into. Plus, you’ll most likely take a one-year Russian preparatory course first before your school starts.

There are Many Places to See

As an international student in Moscow, you’ll love the limitless opportunity to travel. The best part is most of these places are also budget-friendly. 

You can take a trip to the Red Square or visit Bunker 42. If you need more options, see our list of budget-friendly places in Moscow for international students.

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A fine welcome

Apr. 27—University of Idaho student Madelynn Gregoire wanted to leave her stamp on Moscow before she graduated this May.

She did so in the form of 10-foot by 10-foot mural serving as an unofficial Moscow welcome sign that greets cars as they enter downtown from the north.

Gregoire was invited by J-U-B Engineers manager David Watkins to paint the mural on the side of the J-U-B building on the west side of Jackson Street at the intersection of Third Street.

Watkins said his staff wanted to bring some art to their downtown building, and perhaps participate in Artwalk in the future. He reached out to Gregoire, who won a student competition two years ago at the UI Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering to paint a mural inside the J-U-B Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory on campus.

Gregoire began working with J-U-B since fall 2023 to finalize the design of this new mural.

Though J-U-B is a regional company, Watkins said they wanted the mural to have a local flavor.

"The original thinking was focus on Moscow and Idaho as best we can," Watkins said.

It was Gregoire's idea to make the mural look like a vintage postcard with the words "Welcome to Moscow."

The multi-colored mural features Moscow City Hall, huckleberries, cutthroat trout, a moose, mountains and syringa flowers. Syringa is Idaho's state flower.

It also depicts a surveyor and engineers as an homage to the J-U-B staff.

It took Gregoire four weeks to paint the mural as she navigated adverse spring weather and her course load. Gregoire said she heard some encouragement from drivers who passed by while she was working.

"A lot of people really liked it," she said.

While the lifelong artist will continue to paint, her career will be in the engineering field. Gregoire will be an engineer in training at KPFF in Boise.

KPFF was an engineering firm involved in the UI ICCU Arena construction.

Gregoire will leave with fond memories of Moscow. She called it a "very special place" and is happy to make it a little more colorful with her art.

"I thought it would be kind of cool to leave my mark on Moscow before I go," she said.

Kuipers can be reached at [email protected] .

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