Study-in-Australia: Application For International Research Scholarships At University Of New South Wales, Offering Multiple Funded MSc/Ph.D. Positions

About the positions

University of New South Wales International Research Scholarships

Multiple fully funded Masters and PhD research scholarships are available at the University of New South Wales via the  International  Research Scholarships. The scholarships are available to support eligible international students to undertake Masters by research or doctoral programs within any field of choice across the University.

Faculties:

• Arts, Design and Architecture
• Business
• Engineering
• Law & Justice
• Medicine & Health Science

The University of New South Wales has three types of scholarships open for international students annually. This includes: 

1. Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship
2. University International Postgraduate Award (UIPA)
3. Tuition Fee Scholarship (TFS) plus a Research Stipend

These scholarships provide tuition fee support, health cover, and stipends as shall be detailed below. The University of New South Wales has three scholarship application rounds per year. Applicants need to allow adequate time between the receipt of their offer(Admissions) and the Term Start Date for pre-departure preparations such as the acceptance process, visa processing, travel, and enrolment.

Applicants who are applying for a scholarship through UNSW should submit their application (and all required documentation) by the following deadline:

1. Current Admission and scholarship application deadline:  25-Jan-24⇐(Deadline for the current open round)

1. Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship

RTPS scholarships are funded by the Australian Government and available to applicants via hosting Universities. The RTP scholarships would provide full tuition support, and a living stipend of $28,597 per annum (2022 rate), including an Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) to all the successful recipients. RTP scholarship is available for the duration of 3.5 years for PhD students and 2 years for research master’s students. 

RTP Scholarship Overview

• Scholarship type: Full tuition fee cover
• Scholarship stipend value:$35,000 per annum (2023 rate)
• Health insurance: Overseas student health cover(OSHC)
• Relocation allowance: Up $2000 for international students
• Thesis Allowance: Up to $400 
• Degree Program: MSc/ PhD
• Available in:   In all faculties/ Any field of study
• Number of positions: Multiple positions
• Location: University of New South Wale
• Citizen type: International students
• Award Duration: up to 3.5 years for PhD, 2 for Masters
• Deadline for the current Rd: 25-Jan-24

2. University International Postgraduate Award (UIPA)

The University International Postgraduate Award (UIPA) scholarships are funded by the  University of New South Wales. They are open to supporting high-achieving international students to undertake Masters by research and PhD degree programs within any field across the University. UIPA provides tuition support for a duration of up to 3.5 years for a PhD and 2 years for a research Masters

UIPA Scholarship Overview

• Scholarship type: Full tuition fee cover
• Scholarship stipend value: $35,000 per annum (2022 rate)
• Health insurance: Overseas student health cover(OSHC)
• Relocation allowance: Up $2000 for international students
• Thesis Allowance: Up to $400 
• Degree Program: MSc/ PhD
• Available in:   In all faculties/ Any field of study
• Number of positions: Multiple positions
• Location: University of New South Wale
• Citizen type: International students
• Award Duration: up to 3.5 years for PhD, 2 for Masters
• Deadline for the current Rd: 25-Jan-24

3. Tuition Fee Scholarship (TFS) plus a Research Stipend

The Tuition Fee Scholarship (TFS) is a particular type of scholarship program. The TFS are invite-only scholarships and are usually open for some specialist programs. The TFS Tuition Fees are funded by UNSW while Stipends are funded by the Faculty, School or Supervisor for a duration of up to 3.5 years for a PhD and 2 years for a research Masters. The TFS requires Supervisor, School or Faculty funding, so it is recommended you discuss potential stipend funding with your supervisor

Eligibility Criteria for UNSW International  Research Scholarships

There are a number of eligibility requirements applicants must ensure they meet in order to be eligible for a scholarship at UNSW:

1. Applicant must be an International student intended to enroll on a full-time basis Higher Degree by Research program ( Masters or Ph.D.) at the University of New South Wale
2. Applicants must have met the entry requirements for a Higher Degree Research program for which they are enrolled at UNSW as specified in the Admission to Higher Degree Research Programs Procedure
3. Candidates must not be receiving an equivalent award or scholarship from the Commonwealth the government intended to offset tuition fees.

Refer here for more information about admissions and requirements

How to apply for UNSW International  Research Scholarships

Applications are submitted online via the UNSW Application Portal. Interested applicants can apply for a scholarship at the time of submitting an application for a research degree program. To apply for a scholarship, simply indicate that you would also like to be considered for a UNSW scholarship on your application for admission to a program, and select your preferred scholarship application round. You will be considered for all of the above scholarships.

To be considered for a scholarship at the University of New South Wales, prospective applicants must ensure that they apply for the scholarship before the advertised deadline of the scholarship round.

Find more details on the UNSW How to apply page for further details on how to submit an application for a research degree program. 

Tips: You must know by now that, the easiest means to secure admissions and scholarships, is to first secure supervision. This is done by contacting potential supervisors in the same line of interest. Here is the UNSW Supervisors’ page. Most Faculties require you to contact potential primary supervisors independently, while others require you to submit an Expression of Interest, after which they will connect you to appropriate supervisors. Find further details on the University How to Apply page mentioned above, with a breakdown of the whole process of applying for admission, and being considered for a scholarship.

For further details

For any inquiry on these scholarships, admission procedures etc, applicants are encouraged  to contact the HDR Admissions and Scholarships team

UNSW HDR Admissions and Scholarships team

• Email: international.grs@unsw.edu.au
• Phone: Phone: +61 2 9385 5500
• General inquiries: enquiries.grs@unsw.edu.au

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