Scholarships for international students in Australia, 2027

The main tuition scholarship at each of Australia's 39 universities: what it is worth, who qualifies, whether you need to apply separately, and roughly what you would pay after it.

26 of 39universities with a scholarship that needs no separate application

15–30%typical tuition reduction for good results

A$15,000a year from Destination Australia at regional campuses

9 November 2026last checked on each official website

Level Search No application needed only

University	Main scholarship for international students	How to get it	Typical tuition a year after it
Western Sydney University Sydney	Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship ↗ 50% off tuition for up to 3 years + 1 more on the WSU page	No application needed	Bachelor’s A$18,880 needs ATAR 90 or equivalent
Charles Darwin University Darwin	CDU Global Merit Scholarship ↗ 30% off tuition on selected courses + 1 more on the CDU page	No application needed	Bachelor’s A$22,213 Master’s A$25,266 needs a selected course
Charles Sturt University Sydney	International Student Success Merit Scholarship ↗ 30% off tuition from your second session	No application needed	Bachelor’s A$25,928 Master’s A$24,500 needs 75% Year 12 or 65% degree average, from the second session
University of Tasmania Hobart	Tasmanian International Merit Scholarship ↗ 30% off tuition for the course	No application needed	Bachelor’s A$29,379 Master’s A$29,382 needs results well above the entry minimum
University of Wollongong Wollongong	University Excellence Scholarship ↗ 30% off tuition for the course + 1 more on the UOW page	No application needed	Bachelor’s A$26,578 needs outstanding Year 12 results
Australian National University Canberra	ANU Chancellor's International Scholarship ↗ 25% or 50% off tuition for the whole degree	No application needed	Bachelor’s A$42,090 Master’s A$42,470 needs a competitive academic record
Federation University Australia Ballarat	Global Merit Scholarship ↗ 25% off tuition for the course	No application needed	Bachelor’s A$25,650 Master’s A$25,763 needs a 75% average
James Cook University Townsville	International Excellence Scholarship ↗ 25% off tuition for the whole degree	No application needed	Bachelor’s A$31,858 Master’s A$29,948 needs a 65% average
Queensland University of Technology Brisbane	QUT International Merit Scholarship ↗ 25% off tuition, ongoing while you meet course requirements	No application needed	Bachelor’s A$32,999 Master’s A$33,975 needs a strong academic record
The University of Queensland Brisbane	UQ International Excellence Scholarship ↗ 25% off tuition for the program	No application needed	Bachelor’s A$35,435 Master’s A$34,271 needs a competitive result among offer holders
Curtin University Perth	Curtin Global Merit Scholarship ↗ 20% off tuition for the course + 1 more on the Curtin page	No application needed	Bachelor’s A$36,651 Master’s A$35,984 needs Distinction-level results
Flinders University Adelaide	Kickstart Scholarship ↗ 20% off tuition for the course + 2 more on the Flinders page	No application needed	Bachelor’s A$30,534 Master’s A$30,000 needs full-fee international enrolment
Griffith University Brisbane	International Academic Merit Scholarship ↗ 20% off tuition for the whole degree	No application needed	Bachelor’s A$31,600 Master’s A$32,800 needs GPA 4.5 out of 7 or equivalent
La Trobe University Melbourne	La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship ↗ 20% off tuition (60 to 74.9 average) or 25% (75+ average)	No application needed	Bachelor’s A$34,400 Master’s A$35,360 needs a 60% average or higher
Swinburne University of Technology Melbourne	Swinburne International Scholarship ↗ 20% off tuition for the course + 1 more on the Swinburne page	No application needed	Bachelor’s A$35,120 Master’s A$32,000 needs good results, at the Hawthorn campus
University of Canberra Canberra	UC High Achievers Scholarship ↗ 20% off tuition	No application needed	Bachelor’s A$30,400 Master’s A$31,920 needs 80% average for bachelor's, 75% for master's
University of New England Armidale	UNE International Bursary ↗ 20% off tuition, renewed each year with a GPA of 4.5 out of 7	Check how to apply	Bachelor’s A$25,130 Master’s A$25,851 needs a listed nationality
University of Newcastle Newcastle	International Excellence Scholarship ↗ 20% off annual tuition	No application needed	Bachelor’s A$37,078 Master’s A$38,016 needs an eligible program
University of the Sunshine Coast Sunshine Coast	UniSC Global Future Scholarship ↗ 20% off tuition for the program + 2 more on the UniSC page	No application needed	Bachelor’s A$23,600 Master’s A$25,200 needs an eligible passport
Adelaide University Adelaide	Adelaide Merit Scholarship ↗ 15% off tuition for the course + 1 more on the Adelaide Uni page	No application needed	Bachelor’s A$42,925 Master’s A$42,925 needs ATAR 75 or GPA 4.5 out of 7
Murdoch University Perth	International Welcome Scholarship 2027 ↗ 15% off tuition for the degree	No application needed	Bachelor’s A$31,221 Master’s A$33,099 needs a listed nationality
University of Southern Queensland Toowoomba	UniSQ International Excellence Scholarship ↗ 15% off tuition for the full degree	No application needed	Bachelor’s A$28,560 Master’s A$27,064 needs a 90% average and IELTS 7.0
University of Technology Sydney Sydney	UTS Academic Merit International Scholarship ↗ 15% off tuition for the standard course length	No application needed	Bachelor’s A$42,033 Master’s A$42,895 needs a strong academic record at entry
The University of Western Australia Perth	Global Excellence Scholarship ↗ 10% or 20% off tuition each year	No application needed	Bachelor’s A$45,630 Master’s A$46,575 needs ATAR 85 or a 65 average
Victoria University Melbourne	VU Block Model International Scholarship ↗ 10%, 20% or 30% off first-year tuition, renewable each year on your results + 1 more on the VU page	No application needed	Bachelor’s A$34,088 Master’s A$30,420 needs the lowest tier, first year, renewed on your results
Australian Catholic University Sydney	Executive Dean's International Scholarship ↗ Up to 20% of annual tuition + 1 more on the ACU page	Check how to apply	n/a
Bond University Gold Coast	International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship ↗ 50% off tuition	Apply separately	n/a
CQUniversity Rockhampton	International Merit Scholarship ↗ 15% to 25% of the total course fee	Apply separately	n/a
Deakin University Melbourne	Deakin International Scholarship ↗ 25% off tuition for the course + 1 more on the Deakin page	Apply separately	n/a
Edith Cowan University Perth	ECU ASEAN International Scholarship ↗ 20% off tuition for the course + 1 more on the ECU page	No application needed	n/a
Macquarie University Sydney	Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship ↗ Up to A$10,000 a year off tuition	Apply separately	n/a
Monash University Melbourne	Monash International Merit Scholarship ↗ Up to A$50,000 (A$10,000 a year) + 1 more on the Monash page	Check how to apply	n/a
RMIT University Melbourne	Medibank High Achiever International Scholarship ↗ A$20,000	Check how to apply	n/a
Southern Cross University Gold Coast	Vice Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship ↗ Up to A$8,000 a year off tuition	Check how to apply	n/a
The University of Melbourne Melbourne	Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship ↗ A$10,000 in the first year, or 50% or 100% off tuition	No application needed	n/a
The University of Sydney Sydney	Sydney International Student Award ↗ 20% off tuition for the whole course + 2 more on the USyd page	Apply separately	n/a
Torrens University Australia Sydney	Motivational Scholarship ↗ Up to 25% off tuition	Check how to apply	n/a
UNSW Sydney Sydney	UNSW International Scientia Coursework Scholarship ↗ Full tuition, or A$20,000 a year	Apply separately	n/a
University of Notre Dame Australia Perth	We couldn't find a general merit scholarship for international students starting in 2027 on Notre Dame's website.		n/a

Government scholarships

Australia Awards Scholarships ↗Apply separately
Full tuition, return airfare, a living allowance and health cover
Mostly master's · Citizens of participating countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana. Not open to citizens of India, Malaysia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia or Oman. Apply in your home country through the Australia Awards office. Dates differ by country.
Destination Australia Scholarship ↗Apply separately
Up to A$15,000 a year
Bachelor's, diploma and some master's · International and domestic students studying at a regional campus. Offered through the university. Apply through the university. Places are limited.

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Common questions

Which Australian universities give international students a scholarship automatically?

26 of the 39 universities have at least one scholarship for international students that needs no separate application: you are assessed when you apply for your course. They include ANU, UC, UTS, WSU, UOW, UON, UNE, CSU, La Trobe, Swinburne, VU, FedUni and more. See the table for each one and the results it needs.

How much do scholarships for international students usually cover?

Most are a 15% to 30% reduction in tuition for the whole course, for students with good results. A few universities offer 50% or full tuition, but those are competitive and need high results and a separate application.

Can students from India get an Australia Awards scholarship?

No. India is not an Australia Awards participating country. Students from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana can apply in their home country. Malaysia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman are not included.

Do I need to apply separately for a university scholarship?

It depends on the scholarship. Many are automatic and appear in your offer letter. Others need a separate form, a personal statement or an early deadline. Each entry in the table says which.

How up to date is this list?

We checked every university's official website on 9 November 2026 for students starting in 2027. Scholarships change each year, so confirm the details and deadline on the official page before you apply.

Researched from each university's official website for students starting in 2027. Scholarships change every year, so always confirm on the official page before you apply. "Typical tuition after it" uses each university's typical (median) tuition from the CRICOS register and the main automatic scholarship; your course fee and result will differ. UniPath is independent and not affiliated with any university.