The University of Melbourne is pleased to offer approximately 600 scholarships for international students. Scholarships are awarded for students wishing to undertake postgraduate research degree studies.

The University of Melbourne aims to assist international students who require financial assistance with scholarships.

Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne is a public-spirited institution that makes distinctive contributions to society in research, learning and teaching and engagement. It is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world, with international rankings of world universities placing it as number 1 in Australia and number 33 in the world.

Application Deadline: October 31

Brief Description

University: University of Melbourne
Course Level: Graduate Research Degree
Access Mode: Online
Study Subjects: Scholarships are awarded in all subjects offered by the University of Melbourne.
Scholarship Award: 100% fee remission and up to $110,000
Number of Awards: 600
Scholarship can be taken in Australia

Eligibility     

• Eligible Countries: Applicants from all around the world are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: Scholarships are available in all subject areas offered by the university.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to:
  Have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne, or be currently enrolled in a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne.

How to Apply

How to Apply: If you are a new student and have applied for a graduate research course by the application closing date for that course, you will be automatically considered for the Scholarships. If you have accepted a graduate research course offer and deferred commencement in order to be reconsidered for a scholarship, you must submit an online application form.
Supporting Documents: Applicants will need to provide scans, certified copies or original copies of their academic results, and proof of English proficiency.
Admission Requirements: For taking admission, candidates are required to meet the entry requirements of the university.
Language Requirements: The University of Melbourne TOEFL Institution Code is 0974. Please use this code so that their results can be reported to them. Some faculties may accept graduate students with a slightly lower IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson Test of English or CAE score.

Benefits

Stipend and fee offset scholarships

• Full fee offset for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to four years for students undertaking a doctoral degree.
• Living allowance of $30,600 per year pro-rata (2019 full-time study rate) for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to 3.5 years for students undertaking a doctoral degree. The living allowance may be indexed annually and includes limited paid sick maternity and parenting leave.
• Relocation grant of $2000 for students moving from States or Territories other than Victoria or $3000 for students moving from outside Australia.
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single Membership for international students who require a student visa to study in Australia

Fee offset scholarships

• Full fee offset for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to four years for students undertaking a doctoral degree.

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