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Study in Australia

Australia is one of the world's most sought-after English-speaking study destinations, offering internationally ranked universities, unmatched lifestyle quality, cultural diversity, and high standards of safety. Home to the elite Group of Eight (Go8) universities, with eight institutions ranked in the global top 100—including the University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, and the Australian National University (ANU). Renowned for pioneering scientific research, generous post-study work rights via the Subclass 485 visa, and prestigious federal grants such as the Australia Awards and Research Training Program (RTP).

10
universities listed
13
scholarships & discounts
2
government programmes

Government scholarships & national programmes

Scholarships funded by the state or its official bodies for international students.

Australia Awards Scholarships

Australia Awards Scholarships

Fully Funded1 scholarship

Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term awards funded by Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for citizens of eligible developing countries to undertake undergraduate or postgraduate study in Australia. They typically cover full tuition, return air travel, a contribution to living expenses and Overseas Student Health Cover. Eligibility and deadlines vary by country, and awardees are expected to return home to contribute to their country's development.

Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP Scholarships)

Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP Scholarships)

Fully Funded1 scholarship

The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) provides block grants to support domestic and international students undertaking research doctorate and research master degrees at participating Australian universities. The scholarship includes full tuition fee offset, a generous living stipend ($32,000–$35,000 AUD per year), overseas health cover, and relocation allowances.

Universities(10)

Fees for international students and the highest discount or scholarship available, from each university’s official sources.

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Curtin University
QS #183State university

Curtin University

جامعة كيرتن

Perth1 scholarship
Annual Tuition:A$31,000 – A$42,000 per year
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Monash University
QS #36State university

Monash University

جامعة موناش

Melbourne1 scholarship
Annual Tuition:A$35,000 – A$49,000 per year
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The University of Newcastle
QS #227State university

The University of Newcastle

جامعة نيوكاسل

Newcastle1 scholarship
Annual Tuition:A$30,000 – A$41,000 per year
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The University of Western Australia
QS #77State university

The University of Western Australia

جامعة أستراليا الغربية

Perth1 scholarship
Annual Tuition:A$33,000 – A$46,000 per year
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University of Adelaide
State university

University of Adelaide

جامعة أديلايد

Adelaide1 scholarship
Annual Tuition:A$35,000 – A$47,000 per year
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University of Canberra
QS #494State university

University of Canberra

جامعة كانبيرا

Canberra1 scholarship
Annual Tuition:A$28,000 – A$38,000 per year
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University of Melbourne
QS #19State university

University of Melbourne

جامعة ملبورن

Melbourne2 scholarships
Annual Tuition:A$36,000 – A$54,000 per year
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University of New South Wales
QS #20State university

University of New South Wales

جامعة نيو ساوث ويلز

Sydney1 scholarship
Annual Tuition:A$39,000 – A$53,000 per year
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University of Queensland
QS #42State university

University of Queensland

جامعة كوينزلاند (University of Queensland)

Brisbane1 scholarship
Annual Tuition:A$34,000 – A$48,000 per year
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University of Sydney
QS #25State university

University of Sydney

جامعة سيدني

Sydney1 scholarship
Annual Tuition:A$42,000 – A$56,000 per year
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All scholarships & discounts (13)

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Australia Awards Scholarships
Fully Funded

Australia Awards Scholarships 2028

by Australia Awards Scholarships

Master’sBachelor’s
2027-04-30Details
Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP Scholarships)
Fully Funded

Australian Government RTP Stipend and Tuition Fee Offset Scholarship

by Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP Scholarships)

PhD
Open for applicationDetails
University of Melbourne
QS #19
Fully Funded

University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships 2027

by University of Melbourne

PhD
2027-10-31Details
University of Adelaide
Partially Funded

Adelaide University Academic Excellence Scholarship (50%) 2027

by University of Adelaide

Bachelor’sMaster’s
Open for applicationDetails
Curtin University
QS #183
Partially Funded

Curtin Global Merit Scholarship 2027–2028

by Curtin University

Bachelor’sMaster’s
2027-10-01Details
University of Melbourne
QS #19
Partially Funded

Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship

by University of Melbourne

Bachelor’s
Open for applicationDetails
Monash University
QS #36
Partially Funded

Monash International Merit Scholarship 2027

by Monash University

Bachelor’s
Open for applicationDetails
University of Sydney
QS #25
Partially Funded

Sydney International Student Award 2027

by University of Sydney

Bachelor’sMaster’s
Open for applicationDetails
University of Canberra
QS #494
Partially Funded

University of Canberra International Course Merit Scholarship 2027

by University of Canberra

Bachelor’sMaster’s
Open for applicationDetails
The University of Newcastle
QS #227
Partially Funded

University of Newcastle International Excellence Scholarship 2027

by The University of Newcastle

Bachelor’sMaster’s
Open for applicationDetails
University of New South Wales
QS #20
Partially Funded

UNSW International Scientia Coursework Scholarship 2027

by University of New South Wales

Bachelor’sMaster’s
2026-10-30Details
University of Queensland
QS #42
Partially Funded

UQ International Excellence Scholarship

by University of Queensland

Bachelor’s
Open for applicationDetails
The University of Western Australia
QS #77
Partially Funded

UWA Global Excellence Scholarship 2027

by The University of Western Australia

Bachelor’sMaster’s
Open for applicationDetails

Study guide

The study system

Higher education in Australia is governed by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF): • Bachelor's Degree (AQF Level 7): Typically 3 years for business, arts, and sciences; 4 years for engineering or an additional specialized Honours year (AQF Level 8). • Master's Degree (AQF Level 9): 1.5 to 2 years, structured either as Master by Coursework (practicum-focused) or Master by Research. • Doctoral Degree (PhD - AQF Level 10): 3 to 4 years focused on original dissertation research without required classroom examinations. The Australian academic year operates on two primary semesters: Semester 1 commencing late February/early March, and Semester 2 commencing late July/August.

How to get admitted

1) Undergraduate Admissions: • Recognized secondary qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 (ATAR, A-Levels, IB, or Foundation Year programme). • English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 6.5+ (no band lower than 6.0), PTE Academic 58+, or TOEFL iBT 85+. 2) Postgraduate Admissions (Master's & PhD): • Recognized Bachelor's degree with strong academic GPA (Credit or Distinction equivalent). • For Research programmes: A detailed research proposal and preliminary confirmation from an academic supervisor. 3) Genuine Student (GS) Requirement: • Mandatory immigration assessment evaluating applicant circumstances, study purpose, and genuine commitment to Australian education. 4) Scholarships: • Australia Awards Scholarships: Full tuition, living stipend, establishment allowance, and flights for postgraduate leaders. • Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP): Tuition offset and living allowance for research Master's and PhD. • University international merit awards (20% to 50% tuition reduction at Melbourne, Sydney, UNSW, and Queensland).

Fees and living costs

Tuition Fees in Australia (2026/2027): • Bachelor's Degree: 30,000 to 48,000 AUD per year for business, IT, humanities, and sciences (higher for medical and dental programmes up to 85,000 AUD). • Master's Degree: 32,000 to 52,000 AUD per year across leading Australian institutions. Living Expenses & Student Visa Financial Requirement: • The official annual living cost requirement set by the Australian Department of Home Affairs for the Student Visa (Subclass 500) is 29,710 AUD per year (~2,475 AUD/month). • Regional living variations: Sydney and Melbourne are higher in accommodation costs; Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, and Newcastle offer more affordable student living.

Visa, residence permit and health insurance

Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500) Procedures: 1) Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE): Issued electronically by the education provider following official admission acceptance and initial tuition deposit. 2) Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): Mandatory medical insurance coverage for the entire duration of study. 3) Online Application via ImmiAccount: Submitting financial capacity proof (29,710 AUD living costs + tuition + travel), English test results, Genuine Student (GS) statement, health examination, and biometric collection. Processing times generally range from 4 to 8 weeks.

Working while studying

Working During Studies: • International students holding a Subclass 500 visa can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during teaching periods, and unlimited full-time hours during scheduled university holidays. • Australia offers the world's highest national minimum wage (approximately 24.10 AUD per hour). Post-Study Work Rights (Subclass 485 Visa): • The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485 - Post-Higher Education Work stream) allows graduates to live and work full-time in Australia: 2 years for Bachelor's, 3 years for Master's, and 3–4 years for PhDs. An extra 1–2 years are granted for regional study, creating clear pathways to Australian Permanent Residency (PR).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.

The Group of Eight (Go8) is a coalition of Australia's leading research-intensive universities (Melbourne, Sydney, ANU, Queensland, Monash, UNSW, UWA, and Adelaide). All eight institutions consistently rank in the world's top 100 universities.

International students in Australia are permitted to work up to 48 hours per fortnight during university terms, and unlimited hours during scheduled vacations.