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Australia's Global University Award

Open for 2026

Automatic tuition fee scholarship for outstanding international students commencing postgraduate coursework study at UNSW.

Award DescriptionAUD $10,000 once-off payment towards tuition fees, paid in second term of first year of study
CoversTuition
DeadlineAutomatic
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • International student commencing full-time postgraduate coursework degree at UNSW in Term 3 2026
  • Must hold offer of admission
  • Assessed on academic merit only
  • Cannot be held with any other UNSW scholarship except the International Student Award

How to Apply

  1. 1No application required - automatically considered and confirmed with admission offer letter

Application opens on The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)'s official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

International Scientia Coursework Scholarship

Open for 2026

UNSW's flagship merit scholarship for outstanding international postgraduate coursework applicants, offered as either a full tuition fee waiver or a fixed annual award.

Award DescriptionAUD Full Tuition Fee Scholarship (Offer 1) OR AUD $20,000 per annum (Offer 2)
CoversFull tuition
Deadline18-JUN-2026
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Commencing full-time postgraduate coursework degree at UNSW in Term 3 2026 (excludes UNSW Online, UNSW Canberra)
  • Must hold offer of admission by 18-Jun-2026
  • Assessed on academic merit, leadership skills, extracurricular activities, and reasons for studying at UNSW

How to Apply

  1. 1Register/login at Scholarship Application Online portal
  2. 2Submit application under code PUCA1029 with supporting documents by 18-Jun-2026

Application opens on The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)'s official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

International Student Award

Open for 2026

Ongoing per-term tuition fee contribution for eligible international students across Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate coursework programmes. - Eligible countries: 'citizen of an eligible country (see list)' - specific country list not published in source data, left open/NULL

Award Description20% contribution towards tuition fees, applied every term for full duration of program
CoversTuition
DeadlineAutomatic
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Must be citizen of an eligible country (see list)
  • Commencing full-time as a new student on-campus in a Diploma, Undergraduate, or Postgraduate coursework program
  • Must hold offer of admission
  • Must not be a current UNSW student (exception: UNSW undergraduate completers commencing a postgraduate program)

How to Apply

  1. 1Submit a personal statement (max 500 words) on reasons for studying the proposed program at UNSW, uploaded via Apply Online (new applicants) or myUNSW (existing offer holders)

Application opens on The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)'s official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Research Training Program International (RTPI) Scholarship

Open for 2026

A scholarship provided by the Australian Government to high achieving international higher degree research candidates. This scholarship provides a living allowance, tuition fee scholarship and single overseas student health cover (OSHC) to support candidature at UNSW. There are two applications rounds each year. - Stream: Arts Design and Architecture, Business, Engineering, Law & Justice, Medicine & Health, Science, UNSW Canberra - spans all faculties, mapped to All Disciplines

Award Description$39,206 per annum
CoversVaries by award
Deadline14-AUG-2026
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Applicable to research applicants only

How to Apply

  1. 1Determine eligibility (programme, English requirements, and funding)
  2. 2Find and contact a prospective supervisor and complete a pre-admission interview
  3. 3Prepare research plan and supporting documents
  4. 4Submit application via UNSW Applicant Portal, selecting the Term 2/3 2027 scholarship round by 14-Aug-2026

Application opens on The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)'s official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Tuition Fee Scholarship

Open for 2026

A UNSW tuition fee scholarship for high achieving international higher degree research candidates, covering tuition fees. This scholarship is normally offered in conjunction with a Faculty or School funded living allowance. There are two application rounds per year. - Stream: Arts Design and Architecture, Business, Engineering, Law & Justice, Medicine & Health, Science, UNSW Canberra - spans all faculties, mapped to All Disciplines - NOTE: distinct from RTPI and UIPA despite similar amount/deadline - TFS is a fees-only mechanism typically paired with a separate living allowance, kept as its own entry

Award Description$39,206 per annum
CoversVaries by award
Deadline14-AUG-2026
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Applicable to research applicants only

How to Apply

  1. 1Determine eligibility (programme, English requirements, and funding)
  2. 2Find and contact a prospective supervisor and complete a pre-admission interview
  3. 3Prepare research plan and supporting documents
  4. 4Submit application via UNSW Applicant Portal, selecting the Term 2/3 2027 scholarship round by 14-Aug-2026

Application opens on The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)'s official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

University International Postgraduate Award (UIPA)

Open for 2026

A UNSW scholarship for high achieving international higher degree research candidates. This scholarship provides a living allowance and tuition fee scholarship to support candidature at UNSW. There are two application rounds per year. - Stream: Arts Design and Architecture, Business, Engineering, Law & Justice, Medicine & Health, Science, UNSW Canberra - spans all faculties, mapped to All Disciplines - NOTE: distinct from RTPI and Tuition Fee Scholarship despite similar amount/deadline - UIPA is a separate UNSW-specific award mechanism, kept as its own entry

Award Description$39,206 per annum
CoversVaries by award
Deadline14-AUG-2026
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Applicable to research applicants only

How to Apply

  1. 1Determine eligibility (programme, English requirements, and funding)
  2. 2Find and contact a prospective supervisor and complete a pre-admission interview
  3. 3Prepare research plan and supporting documents
  4. 4Submit application via UNSW Applicant Portal, selecting the Term 2/3 2027 scholarship round by 14-Aug-2026

Application opens on The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)'s official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

UNSW Business School International Scholarship

Open for 2026

Tuition fee scholarship supporting international students commencing an eligible UNSW Business School postgraduate coursework programme.

Award DescriptionAUD $5,000 paid directly towards tuition fees for minimum duration of program
CoversTuition
Deadline18-JUN-2026
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
Business & Management

Eligibility

  • Commencing eligible postgraduate coursework degree offered by UNSW Business School in Term 3 2026
  • Must not be concurrently receiving the UNSW Business School International Pathways Award

How to Apply

  1. 1Register/login at Scholarship Application Online portal
  2. 2Submit application under code PUCA1029 with supporting documents by 18-Jun-2026

Application opens on The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)'s official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

UNSW Law & Justice International Award

Open for 2026

Tuition fee scholarship supporting international students commencing a JD or LLM at UNSW Law & Justice.

Award DescriptionAUD $10,000 paid directly towards tuition fees for 1 year
CoversTuition
Deadline18-JUN-2026
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
Law

Eligibility

  • Commencing full-time JD or LLM programme at UNSW Law & Justice in Term 3 2026

How to Apply

  1. 1Register/login at Scholarship Application Online portal
  2. 2Submit application under code PUCA1029 with supporting documents by 18-Jun-2026

Application opens on The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)'s official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

UNSW Masters of Laws Scholarship

Open for 2026

Tuition fee scholarship for students with a qualifying undergraduate law background commencing the Master of Laws at UNSW. - Restricted to graduates of Law School Global League member institutions or approved UNSW partner institutions, not open to all nationalities/institutions

Award DescriptionAUD $20,000 for 1 year, paid towards tuition fees
CoversTuition
DeadlineAutomatic
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
Law

Eligibility

  • Must hold an undergraduate qualification from a Law School Global League member institution or an approved UNSW partner institution
  • Commencing full-time Master of Laws programme in Term 3 2026

How to Apply

  1. 1No application required - automatically considered based on admission application

Application opens on The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)'s official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

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