Most Australian scholarships for international students are tuition reductions from the university itself: a percentage off the fee, usually for the whole course if you keep the required grades. Many are automatic with your offer; others need an application or are limited in number.
How scholarships work in Australia
- Percentage or fixed amount. Most awards take 10% to 30% off tuition, some up to 50% or more for outstanding students; others are a fixed amount such as AUD 10,000 a year. The profile says which.
- Automatic or competitive. “Automatic” means everyone who meets the published criteria receives it with the offer. “Competitive” or “limited” awards need an application or are decided by a committee; “up to” means the amount can be lower.
- Eligibility. Some awards are for students of certain nationalities, regions or courses only. The condition is shown next to each scholarship: check it applies to you.
- Deadlines and acceptance. Early-acceptance awards need you to accept the offer and pay the deposit by a date on the offer letter. Missing it usually means losing the award.
- Keeping it. Continuing awards normally require a minimum grade average every year and full-time study.
- One fee, one reduction. A scholarship reduces the published tuition: do not deduct it twice. Most universities allow only one tuition scholarship at a time unless the terms say otherwise.
Scholarships at the institutions in this guide
The list below is built from the institution profiles, so each award appears with the same amount and conditions as in the profile. Fees and awards are for the year stated.
New South Wales 10 institutions
Macquarie University- All studentsMacquarie University $10,000 Early Acceptance Scholarship: AUD 10,000 a year off tuition (AUD 5,000 credited each session) for the standard duration of a bachelor’s or coursework master’s, for international full fee-paying students who are citizens of an eligible country or region. You must be “commencing full-time in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at Macquarie University in 2027 and beyond”. Not for graduate certificates, the Bachelor of Clinical Science, Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours), Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Physiotherapy, or the Master of Clinical Audiology, Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, Organisational Psychology, Professional Psychology or Speech and Language Pathology. Not for holders of “a government sponsorship or scholarship that covers full tuition fees, unless approved by Macquarie University Scholarships Team”. Automatic with your Letter of Offer (no separate application; open year round), but you must “Accept your Letter of Offer and pay the commencement fee by the Acceptance Deadline”; Macquarie says the number of recipients “may vary according to the availability of funding”.
Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship: up to AUD 10,000 off tuition, a one-off award, for full-time international students of any nationality starting a bachelor’s or coursework master’s with an ATAR-equivalent of 85 (bachelor’s) or a WAM-equivalent of 65 (master’s); Macquarie University College pathway programmes may be considered case by case. Competitive (“highly competitive” and “very limited”): after you receive a full offer, apply with a short scholarship form. Applications are open year round (no closing date published), and you must start in the session and year stated in your scholarship offer.
University of Technology Sydney- All studentsUTS Vice-Chancellor’s International Undergraduate Scholarship: full UTS tuition fees, competitive application, for students who completed Year 12 (or equivalent) in the last three years with an overall average of 85%. For Autumn session 2027; applications close 2 November 2026 (11.55pm Sydney time).
UTS Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship: full UTS tuition fees, competitive application, for graduates of a bachelor’s completed in the last three years with an overall average of 90%. For Autumn session 2027; applications close 2 November 2026.
UTS Academic Excellence International Scholarship: 30% of UTS tuition fees for high-achieving international students of any nationality in bachelor’s and postgraduate coursework degrees; selected on academic merit, automatic (no application). For intakes 2025–2028.
UTS Academic Merit International Scholarship: 15% of UTS tuition fees for the standard length of the course; all commencing international students are considered automatically. For intakes up to Spring session 2028.
UTS Scholarship for European Undergraduate Students: 40% of UTS tuition fees for the standard length of a bachelor’s, for citizens of “a country in the European region” who are overseas before starting (or onshore completing a UTS College diploma or Foundation Studies); automatic with the course application. Applications 1 July 2026 – 31 December 2028. UTS international scholarships cannot be combined with each other.
UTS College- All studentsUTS College to UTS Transfer Scholarship: 20% of UTS tuition fees for international students admitted to a UTS bachelor’s or coursework master’s after completing UTS Foundation Studies, a UTS College diploma or the Pre-Master’s Program; automatic, if you start in the next UTS intake. For UTS intakes from Spring session 2026 to Summer session 2028 (window closes 31 December 2028).
UTS College Global Achiever’s Scholarship: AUD 10,000 towards the programme fees of UTS Foundation Studies or a UTS College diploma (it can be packaged with an English course), for 2027 and 2028 intakes in Sydney, full time and on campus. For international students with an academic average of 85% or above, or a recognised special talent such as sport or music, who do not already hold an offer for a 2027 or 2028 UTS College diploma or Foundation Studies. Not automatic: we send UTS College your results or evidence of your talent, and UTS College decides (eligible students “may be considered”).
UTS Scholarship for European Undergraduate Students: 40% of UTS tuition fees for citizens of “a country in the European region” who progress from a UTS College diploma or Foundation Studies to a UTS bachelor’s; automatic. Applications 1 July 2026 – 31 December 2028. UTS scholarships cannot be combined with each other.
The University of Sydney- All studentsSydney International Student Award: 20% of tuition fees for the duration of the course, for citizens of the listed countries and regions; you apply with a short personal statement in the admission application. Not for the MBA, EMBA, Study Abroad or distance courses. For new commencements in 2027.
Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships Scheme: AUD 40,000 or AUD 60,000 for one year, or AUD 5,000–20,000 for one semester, on academic merit; considered automatically if you hold an unconditional offer by a round closing date; limited. Semester 1, 2027: last round closes 16 November 2026; Semester 2, 2027 rounds close 15 February, 22 March and 3 May 2027. Capped at AUD 40,000 together with the Sydney International Student Award.
Sydney International Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship: 100% of tuition fees and the Student Services and Amenities Fee for a single bachelor’s degree (up to 4 years); about 20 awards a year worldwide; competitive application once you hold an unconditional offer. Open for Semester 2, 2027 (no fixed closing date; it may close when places are filled).
The University of Newcastle- All studentsInternational Excellence Scholarship 2027: 20% of the annual tuition fee for each year of an eligible bachelor’s or coursework master’s; automatic (no application) for full-fee international students of any nationality, who must live within 50 km of the campus on their Confirmation of Enrolment. Also given to CIE graduates who reach the required average without failing a course. Not for standalone graduate certificates or diplomas. For students starting in 2027 or later.
Global Access Grant 2027: a one-off AUD 1,500 for holders of the International Excellence Scholarship 2027 (or the Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Merit or Excelencia Internacional Scholarship 2027) who accept their offer, pay the tuition deposit within the time set in the offer and start a bachelor’s or coursework master’s in Trimester 1 or Semester 1, 2027; automatic, shown in the Letter of Offer, available after the first census date (towards tuition, on-campus accommodation, or travel or health-cover costs with receipts). Same 50 km rule; not for standalone graduate certificates or diplomas or sponsored students; 150 grants.
Future Horizons Scholarship 2027: AUD 5,750 off tuition for holders of the International Excellence Scholarship 2027 (or the Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Merit or Excelencia Internacional Scholarship 2027) who start a postgraduate coursework degree of at least 160 units in Trimester 1 or Semester 1, 2027 and complete it within the registered course length; automatic, applied as a fee waiver after your final results (it can then be refunded with unused fees); same 50 km rule; 150 places (indicative).
CIE Program Scholarships: normally 5% to 30% of the CIE programme fee, “depending on the program and student nationality”; automatic for full-fee students whose CIE studies begin in 2027.
Western Sydney University Sydney City Campus- All studentsWestern Sydney University Sydney City Campus International Student Scholarship (2027): AUD 10,000 or AUD 5,000 a year off tuition, depending on your previous academic results: up to 3 years for a bachelor’s (maximum AUD 30,000 or AUD 15,000) and up to 2 years for a master’s (maximum AUD 20,000 or AUD 10,000). For self-funded international students on a student visa (subclass 500) starting a new course at Sydney City Campus in 2027; considered automatically with your application and awarded first come, first served until places are filled. To keep it you need at least 3 units a session and a cumulative GPA of 4. For 2027 intakes.
- SIBT Foundation Program (Standard)SIBT International Student Scholarship: AUD 3,000 off the programme fee for international students applying from “South Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Middle East and Africa”, for starts in Session 3, 2026 or Session 1, 2027.
- SIBT diplomas (into year 2 at Sydney City Campus)SIBT International Student Scholarship: AUD 3,000 off the programme fee for international students applying from “South Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Middle East and Africa”, for starts in Session 3, 2026 or Session 1, 2027.
Charles Sturt University Sydney and Melbourne- All students2027 International Student Success Merit Scholarship: 30% off tuition from the second session for the rest of the course, for new international students starting an eligible on-campus course in Sydney or Melbourne in 2027 with “an academic entry score of 75 per cent in their equivalent Australian Year 12” (bachelor’s) or “65 per cent in their Australian equivalent undergraduate degree study” (master’s); no nationality limit. Automatic (“Eligible students are automatically considered”). Closes 31 December 2027.
2027 International Student Success Scholarship: 15% off tuition from the second session, for new international students starting an eligible on-campus course in Sydney or Melbourne in 2027 who meet the course entry requirements; automatic. Closes 31 December 2027. You can hold only one Charles Sturt-funded tuition scholarship.
New Course Launch Scholarships (Session 1, 2027): 35% off tuition for the Master of Health Professional Practice (from the second session; Sydney or Melbourne) and for the Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) (Melbourne), for international students of any nationality; automatic; open until places are filled for Session 1, 2027. - More master’s degreesNew Course Launch Scholarship: 35% off tuition for Session 1, 2027 starts, until places are filled.
ACAP University College- All studentsACAP Early Bird Scholarship (Trimester 1, 2027): AUD 6,000 off the Bachelor of Social Work, the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) or the Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy, plus AUD 5,000 for each ACAP graduate certificate taken first in a package (e.g. Graduate Certificate in Human Services + Master of Social Work (Qualifying): AUD 11,000; up to AUD 16,000), for new international students not previously enrolled in the same course who meet ACAP’s admission requirements. Valid for 6 weeks from the date of your offer letter or until 1 December 2026, whichever comes first.
ACAP International Merit Scholarship (Trimester 2, 2027): 20% of the published tuition fees, spread over the course (bachelor’s up to 4 years, master’s up to 2 years full time), for new international students. ACAP asks for “an Australian university AQF level 7 or above degree with a minimum GPA of 80%” and a written statement on leadership, community contribution, personal development and career goals: ask us whether your degree qualifies. Competitive: apply by Friday 12 February 2027.
ACAP gives “only one scholarship, bursary, or discount for the same unit of study”: if you qualify for more than one, the highest-value award applies. The two awards above are never added together.
Victoria University Sydney- All studentsVU Sydney & Brisbane 2027 International Scholarship: 20% off tuition fees (30% for the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education) for the standard duration of the course, for “All new students commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) course (including ELSIS EAP packages) with VU Sydney and Brisbane in 2027”; VU’s 2027 table also gives 20% on the Diploma of Business (Enterprise) and the Diploma of Information Technology. It applies to courses at VU Sydney and VU Brisbane only, with no nationality limit. Automatic (“No separate scholarship application is required”); it is shown in your full offer letter. Not available if you have “received a scholarship or sponsorship from another organisation” for your VU course. To keep it you must pay all fees by each due date, make satisfactory progress and meet your visa conditions. For courses starting in 2027.
VU Sydney & Brisbane 2027 Global Diversity Scholarship: a further 10% off tuition fees on top of the 20% International Scholarship, so 30% in total for the standard duration of the course (VU: “Eligible students who receive both scholarships will receive a combined 30% reduction in tuition fees”), for citizens of eligible countries; VU adds that “Additional selected countries or markets across Europe, Central Asia and Africa may also be eligible”. For an eligible higher education diploma, bachelor’s or postgraduate course at VU Sydney or VU Brisbane starting in 2027; automatic, and “Scholarship places may be limited.” Not available with another organisation’s scholarship or sponsorship. To keep it in year 2 you must pass all first-year units, and you must pay fees in full by each census date. Both scholarships are taken off the full tuition fees shown in this guide.
VU Sydney Alumni Grant (2027 commencement): graduates of the VU Sydney Bachelor of Business, Information Technology or Cyber Security who continue to a related VU Sydney master’s (Professional Accounting, Business Analytics or Applied Information Technology) get two postgraduate units free, “valued at up to AU$8,100”, plus 4 units of credit; automatic. - Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood EducationThe VU Sydney & Brisbane 2027 International Scholarship is 30% (instead of 20%) for this course, applied to the full 2027 tuition fee.
- English for Academic Purposes packaged with your degree (ELSIS)VU’s 2027 International Scholarship includes students on ELSIS EAP packages.
University of Canberra Sydney Hills- All studentsUC Merit Scholarship: 10% off tuition fees for the standard duration of the course, for commencing international students with a GPA of 5 out of 7 (70% or equivalent for a bachelor’s); UC: “Scholarship is available to students from: All countries”. Open to both Sydney Hills degrees, including the Bachelor of Nursing. Automatic and limited (first come, first served); to keep it you need a course GPA of 5.0. For 2027 intakes; UC lists it as “Always Open”.
UC High Achievers Scholarship: 20% off tuition fees with a GPA of 5.5 out of 7 (80% or equivalent for a bachelor’s), also “All countries”; at Sydney Hills it applies to the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, not the Bachelor of Nursing. Automatic, same conditions. For 2027 intakes. You can receive only one UC international tuition discount.
Victoria 6 institutions
Monash University- All studentsMonash International Merit Scholarship: AUD 15,000 a year (up to AUD 75,000 in total) for undergraduate students (bachelor’s and honours) from all countries with a full unconditional offer; considered automatically, 20 awards a year; not for students coming from Monash College or the foundation year, or transferring; keep a distinction (70%) average each semester. For scholarships awarded from 2026, including 2027 intakes; no application deadline.
Monash International Leadership Scholarship: 100% of course fees for an undergraduate bachelor’s, for students from all countries with a full unconditional offer (not pathway students); considered automatically, four awards a year; keep a WAM of 70 each semester. For 2026 and 2027 intakes.
Engineering International High Achievers Scholarship: AUD 15,000 per 48 credit points (one full-time year) towards tuition in Faculty of Engineering degrees, for international students: bachelor’s with an ATAR or international equivalent of 95 or more (10 a year); postgraduate with a minimum undergraduate WAM of 75 (15 a year); automatic, limited; keep a WAM of 70. For 2026 and 2027 intakes.
Deakin University- All studentsDeakin Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship: 100% or 50% of tuition fees for the normal duration of a Deakin coursework degree (not the Doctor of Medicine), for new international students with at least an 85% average (or equivalent) in previous studies; competitive application with a form, a 300-word statement and two references (an interview is possible); recipients join the Vice-Chancellor’s Professional Excellence Program. For 2026 and 2027 trimester intakes, assessed on a rolling basis; send the application at least one month before your course starts.
Deakin International 20% Merit Scholarship: 20% of total tuition fees (as shown on the offer letter) for the normal duration of a bachelor’s or master’s, for new international students with at least a 65% average (or equivalent) in previous studies; automatic, no application. It includes the Bachelor of Nursing but not some other health courses (e.g. Dietetics, Speech Pathology, Medicine). For 2026 and 2027 intakes. - Masters Qualifying Program (Deakin College)Deakin College MQP Scholarship: 15% off MQP tuition, awarded automatically to international students who start the MQP in 2026 or 2027; it cannot be combined with another Deakin College scholarship but can be with a Deakin University scholarship.
La Trobe University- All studentsLa Trobe High Achiever Scholarship: 20% off tuition for the whole course with a WAM of 60–74.9 in your previous studies, or 25% with 75 or more, for full fee-paying students who are citizens of countries other than Australia and New Zealand and not sponsored. Automatic for eligible courses, for 2026 and 2027 intakes (closes 31 December 2027). It can be combined with the Early Acceptance Grant.
La Trobe Early Acceptance Grant: AUD 2,000 off your first-semester fees if you are newly offered a place (offers from 1 April 2026) and accept by 22 February 2027 for Semester 1, 26 April 2027 for Term 3, 5 July 2027 for Semester 2 or 25 October 2027 for Summer. Not for students packaged with La Trobe College English, Foundation or diploma courses.
La Trobe Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship: 50% or 100% of the total course fee. Competitive: you need a direct-entry offer for 2027, a WAM of 80 and an application with a 250-word statement. Apply by 14 December 2026 from outside Australia for Semester 1, 2027, or by 17 May 2027 for Semester 2. It cannot be held with any other La Trobe award or deferred to 2028.
RMIT University- All studentsAcademic Merit Scholarship for Central Asia and Mongolia: 20% off tuition for the whole course for citizens of Central Asian countries or Mongolia applying from there, with a GPA of 2.5, a 70% average or ATAR 75. Limited places, first come first served (expression of interest form); accept the offer and pay the deposit within 14 days. For Semester 1, 2027 intakes.
RMIT UP General English and IELTS Preparation Bursary: 40% off the course fee and the AUD 260 enrolment fee waived, for citizens of EU countries, Latin America and Türkiye. For 2026 and 2027 starts, open until December 2027 or until places are filled. - Foundation Studies and University Pathways Fast Track (RMIT UP)Foundation Academic Scholarship and Fast Track Academic Scholarship: AUD 5,000 towards later RMIT tuition, limited places (40 and 20), open to all nationalities; apply by 28 January 2027 (Semester 1) or 14 July 2027 (Semester 2).
Swinburne University of Technology- All studentsSwinburne International Scholarship: 20% off tuition for the standard length of the course, automatic for international students starting at the Hawthorn campus for the first time in 2027. For 2027 intakes.
George Swinburne International Excellence Scholarship and Women in Engineering Leadership Scholarship: 30% off tuition for high achievers, and for women in eligible engineering courses; automatic assessment, Hawthorn, 2027 intakes. - Swinburne English (General English and English for Academic Purposes)ELICOS+ Scholarship: if you need English before your Swinburne course, the cost of 10 weeks of English is refunded against your tuition over the first three semesters (2027 intakes).
University of Tasmania Melbourne Study Centre- All studentsTasmanian Access Scholarship: 20% of registered tuition fees for the duration of study (up to 5 years), for full-time international students of any nationality in postgraduate coursework degrees; you must “Not be in receipt of any other University of Tasmania scholarship or any external sponsorship”. Assessed automatically when you submit your international student application. Listed by the University of Tasmania as current on 25 October 2026; your offer letter confirms whether it applies at the Melbourne Study Centre.
Tasmanian International Merit Scholarship: 30% of registered tuition fees for the standard length of the course, on academic merit, judged on your highest completed qualification of at least one year; considered automatically. For students starting in 2027. You can hold only one University of Tasmania scholarship; scholarships at the Melbourne Study Centre are confirmed in your offer letter.
Queensland 6 institutions
Queensland University of Technology- All studentsInternational Merit Scholarship: 25% off tuition each semester for the whole course while you keep the required results, for international students with a high academic record (for postgraduate study a GPA of 5.5 out of 7 from a non-Australian bachelor’s); selected study areas; automatic with your application; not combined with another QUT academic scholarship. For 2027 intakes.
International Talent Scholarship: 20% off tuition each semester for the whole course for citizens of eligible countries; postgraduate GPA 4.5 out of 7 or equivalent; eligible courses; automatic with your application; cannot be held with another scholarship. For 2027 intakes.
QUT College Merit Scholarship: 25% off the first semester of a QUT College foundation or diploma, automatic, for selected countries. For 2027 intakes.
Early Acceptance Scholarship (Semester 1, 2027): a tuition credit of AUD 1,000 if you accept your offer and receive your CoE by 18 December 2026, or AUD 500 by 25 January 2027; automatic for new coursework students (including QUT College English, foundation and diploma students) starting between January and March 2027.
The University of Queensland- All studentsUQ International Excellence Scholarship: 25% off tuition each semester for the length of the program, for international students starting full-time coursework study in 2027 who meet their offer conditions and achieve one of the most competitive scores among offer holders; automatic (no separate application).
UQ International High Achievers Scholarship: 20% off tuition each semester for the length of the program, awarded on the same competitive basis to international students starting full-time in 2027; automatic. Applicants for a UQ College Foundation package are also considered.
UQ Faculty International Scholarship: 10% off tuition each semester for the length of the program, for international students starting full-time in 2027 in an eligible program who meet their offer conditions; automatic. You receive at most one of these three scholarships.
Griffith University- All studentsInternational Academic Merit Scholarship: 20% off tuition fees for the whole degree (the programme length in your offer, less any credit), for citizens of countries other than Australia and New Zealand with a GPA of 4.5 out of 7 or equivalent who meet the course entry requirements and study full-time. Automatic: there is no application, and the award is shown in your Letter of Offer. For students starting in any trimester of 2026 or 2027 (deferring to 2028 or later loses it). Most bachelor’s and coursework master’s qualify; excluded are the MBA (5158), diplomas, the Masters Qualifying Program, the Bachelor of Medical Science, Bachelor of Dental Health Science, Doctor of Medicine, Master of Dentistry, Master of Speech Pathology, Graduate Diploma of Flight Management, GELI English courses, part-time-only programmes and programmes taught with a partner organisation. To keep it you must pass all courses and stay enrolled full-time; if you win a Griffith scholarship worth more than 20%, that one applies instead.
Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship: 50% off tuition fees for the whole degree, for citizens of countries other than Australia and New Zealand with a GPA of 6.0 out of 7 who are new students with an offer and study full-time. Competitive (“scholarship numbers are limited”): apply separately with academic records and a personal statement after you receive your offer. Trimester 1, 2027 (starts 1 March 2027): apply by 28 November 2026, outcome by 11 December 2026; Trimester 2, 2027 (starts 12 July 2027): apply by 10 April 2027, outcome by 28 April 2027. Not for the MBA (5158), diplomas, the Masters Qualifying Program, online, part-time-only or partner-delivered programmes, or GELI English courses; deferral is not permitted. To keep it you must pass all courses and keep a cumulative GPA of 5.5 out of 7 each year.
Tuition Support Award (Trimester 1, 2027): 10% of your tuition fees for your first trimester only, for new full-time international fee-paying students (citizens of countries other than Australia and New Zealand) starting a bachelor’s or postgraduate coursework programme at any Griffith campus in Trimester 1, 2027. No application: accept your offer and pay the deposit within 14 days of receiving it (offers from 1 October 2026), and the award appears in your Letter of Offer. Griffith says it “will apply in addition to other Griffith International student scholarships” and is paid as a credit before the first census date. Limited to AUD 500,000 in total, “only while funding lasts”; deferring to a later intake loses it. Not for students on a pathway package with Griffith (for example Griffith College), foreign government scholarship holders, online, part-time-only or partner-delivered programmes, GELI English courses, and listed dental, psychology, medical and allied health degrees.
Southern Cross University- All studentsAccess27 (2027): SCU lists this with its scholarships: the annual tuition fee for most courses is set at AUD 27,000 in 2027 for new and continuing international students (not the Master of Nursing, veterinary courses or English programmes). It is the fee itself, not an extra discount.
James Cook University Brisbane- All studentsJCU Brisbane Scholarship (up to 25%): up to 25%, “offered to students enrolled in a full degree program” at JCU Brisbane and paid into your tuition fee account against the outstanding balance, on the payment terms in your scholarship letter. Qualifying courses: the Bachelor of Business, Commerce, Information Technology and Tourism, Hospitality and Events; the MBA [2-Year], Master of Data Science (Professional), Engineering Management, Information Technology, International Tourism and Hospitality Management and Professional Accounting, and the double master’s with the MBA (the diplomas, the PQP, the graduate certificate and the 1.5-year MBA are not on the list). No nationality limit is published; you apply to JCU Brisbane (it is not automatic), and JCU Brisbane publishes no intake year or closing date for it. It is reviewed if you pay fees late, your course GPA falls below 4.0, you study fewer than 3 subjects a trimester, change course or campus, or are sponsored or hold another scholarship.
JCU Brisbane Academic Excellence Scholarship: AUD 500 (GPA 6.0–6.49) or AUD 1,000 (GPA 6.5 or above) off the next trimester’s fees, for students on the qualifying JCU Brisbane degrees who reach that GPA at the end of their second and third trimesters; an ongoing Brisbane-campus scheme with no closing date, and JCU Brisbane may limit the number each trimester.
Victoria University Brisbane- All studentsVU Sydney & Brisbane 2027 International Scholarship: 20% off tuition fees (30% for the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education) for the standard duration of the course, for “All new students commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) course (including ELSIS EAP packages) with VU Sydney and Brisbane in 2027”. It applies to courses at VU Sydney and VU Brisbane only, with no nationality limit. Automatic (“No separate scholarship application is required”); it is shown in your full offer letter. Not available if you have “received a scholarship or sponsorship from another organisation” for your VU course. To keep it you must pay all fees by each due date, make satisfactory progress and meet your visa conditions. For courses starting in 2027.
VU Sydney & Brisbane 2027 Global Diversity Scholarship: a further 10% off tuition fees on top of the 20% International Scholarship, so 30% in total for the standard duration of the course (VU: “Eligible students who receive both scholarships will receive a combined 30% reduction in tuition fees”), for citizens of eligible countries; VU adds that “Additional selected countries or markets across Europe, Central Asia and Africa may also be eligible”. For an eligible bachelor’s or postgraduate course at VU Sydney or VU Brisbane starting in 2027; automatic, and “Scholarship places may be limited.” Not available with another organisation’s scholarship or sponsorship. To keep it in year 2 you must pass all first-year units, and you must pay fees in full by each census date. Both scholarships are taken off the full tuition fees shown in this guide. - Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood EducationThe VU Sydney & Brisbane 2027 International Scholarship is 30% (instead of 20%) for this course, applied to the full 2027 tuition fee.
- English for Academic Purposes packaged with your degree (ELSIS)VU’s 2027 International Scholarship includes students on ELSIS EAP packages.
Western Australia 4 institutions
Edith Cowan University- All students2027 ECU Success Scholarship: 15% off tuition, rising to 20% and then 25% as you pass more of your course; automatic for most bachelor’s and listed master’s (not computer science, IT, nursing, education or creative arts degrees). For 2027 intakes; window closes 31 December 2027.
2027 Europe International Scholarship: 20% off tuition for the standard length of the course, for citizens of European countries; automatic for listed bachelor’s and master’s incl. the MBA, accounting, computer science, cyber security, data science, engineering and public health. For 2027 intakes; window closes 31 December 2027. - Bachelor’s degrees (direct entry)2027 Bachelor of Science (Nursing) First-Year International Scholarship: 20% of first-year tuition for students starting in Semester 1 or 2, 2027.
- Foundation Program (Edith Cowan College)2027 ECC Merit Based Scholarship: 25% of a full year’s tuition (the value of 2 of the 8 units), credited in your second study period, for new full-time foundation and diploma students starting in February, June/July or October 2027 who are in the top 10% of new students in their course and reach a WAM of at least 65% in the first study period; awarded at ECC’s discretion.
- Diplomas, Year 1 and Year 2 (Edith Cowan College)2027 ECC Merit Based Scholarship: 25% of a full year’s tuition (the value of 2 of the 8 units), credited in your second study period, for new full-time foundation and diploma students starting in February, June/July or October 2027 who are in the top 10% of new students in their course and reach a WAM of at least 65% in the first study period; awarded at ECC’s discretion.
- Academic English Program (Edith Cowan College)Academic English Scholarship: AUD 4,750 (10 weeks of English), credited in week 5 of your first foundation or diploma study period, for international students with a package offer of English plus an ECC foundation or diploma (not the Post-Graduate Qualifying Program) who accept and pay their tuition fees by 31 December 2026.
Murdoch University- All studentsInternational Welcome Scholarship 2027: 15% off tuition for the standard length of the course, for citizens of listed countries; automatic for most bachelor’s, graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and master’s by coursework (not nursing or veterinary degrees). Applications from 1 August 2026 to 1 September 2027.
International Futures Scholarship 2027: 20% off tuition for listed courses (business, psychology, data analytics, criminology, communication, engineering practice and others); automatic for students starting in 2027; window closes 1 September 2027. - Foundation Studies and Murdoch University Preparation Course (Murdoch College)International Welcome Scholarship (Murdoch College): 15% fee reduction for students from the countries on Murdoch’s International Welcome Scholarship list who take Foundation Studies, the Preparation Course, a diploma or the Postgraduate Qualifying Program and then continue to Murdoch University (not Nursing, Veterinary Biology, Veterinary Medicine or Clinical Psychology); for studies starting in 2027.
- Diploma of Business and Diploma of Information Technology (Murdoch College)International Welcome Scholarship (Murdoch College): 15% fee reduction for students from the countries on Murdoch’s International Welcome Scholarship list who take Foundation Studies, the Preparation Course, a diploma or the Postgraduate Qualifying Program and then continue to Murdoch University (not Nursing, Veterinary Biology, Veterinary Medicine or Clinical Psychology); for studies starting in 2027.
- Postgraduate Qualifying Program (Murdoch College)International Welcome Scholarship (Murdoch College): 15% fee reduction for students from the countries on Murdoch’s International Welcome Scholarship list who take Foundation Studies, the Preparation Course, a diploma or the Postgraduate Qualifying Program and then continue to Murdoch University (not Nursing, Veterinary Biology, Veterinary Medicine or Clinical Psychology); for studies starting in 2027.
The University of Western Australia- All studentsGlobal Excellence Scholarship (2027 intake): 10% or 20% off annual tuition for students from all countries, automatic: bachelor’s with an ATAR-equivalent of 85 (10%) or 90 (20%); postgraduate with a weighted average of 65 (10%) or 75 (20%). For 2027 offers.
Curtin University- All studentsJohn Curtin Global Excellence Scholarship: 40% off tuition (up to 4 years for a bachelor’s, 2 years for a coursework master’s) for students of any nationality with a 95% average; automatic with the offer. For 2027 and 2028 intakes; applications 27 July 2026 – 1 October 2027.
Curtin Global Merit Scholarship: 20% off tuition with a distinction average in your last course; automatic; same courses and window (to 1 October 2027).
Curtin Global Future Leaders Scholarship: a one-off credit of AUD 10,000 towards tuition (paid in two halves after census dates) for international, fee-paying, non-sponsored students of any nationality starting an eligible bachelor’s or coursework master’s of at least 1.5 years (300 credits) at a Curtin campus in Western Australia in 2027, with a credit average in their most recent study. Automatic with your application; places are limited. Applications 27 July 2026 – 1 October 2027. To keep it you must stay in good standing and study full time.
Curtin awards are not combined: you hold one Curtin scholarship, and none of them can be held with another Curtin or Australian Government scholarship. - Curtin English: Gateway English and English Language BridgingCurtin English Scholarship: a one-off credit of up to AUD 7,496 towards your Curtin degree tuition if you complete Curtin English (Gateway and/or English Language Bridging) as a pathway into a Curtin bachelor’s or master’s of at least one year; no application (eligibility is confirmed with your conditional offer) and the amount varies by student. Curtin lists it for 2027 and 2028 intakes; the AUD 7,496 maximum on its page is the figure for courses starting in 2026, so we confirm the 2027 amount for you.
- Diplomas, Stage 1 and Stage 2 (Curtin College)Diploma Pathway Academic Bursary: AUD 2,000 off your first study period (shown as a reduction in your offer letter), only for new international students from eligible countries; assessed automatically for all Curtin College programmes except the Masters Qualifying Program, for students starting in Trimester 3, 2026 or Trimester 1 or Semester 1, 2027. It does not continue at Curtin University and may be withdrawn if you hold another scholarship or sponsorship.
South Australia 3 institutions
Adelaide University- All studentsAdelaide Merit Scholarship (15%): 15% off Adelaide University tuition, automatic, including for students who complete an approved pathway programme with a GPA of 4.5 out of 7 (2027 terms).
Adelaide Emerging Leaders Award (25%): 25% off tuition for international students with a distinction average, automatic (2027 terms). - Foundation Studies Program (Eynesbury College)Adelaide Partner Award (10%): 10% off Adelaide University tuition for the whole degree for “all packaged Eynesbury College students who successfully progress to their chosen University degree”; assessed automatically when you apply for an eligible bachelor’s. Adelaide University merit awards: Adelaide Merit Scholarship 15% (foundation score 360 out of 500, or a diploma or graduate certificate GPA of 4.5), Adelaide Emerging Leaders Award 25% (410, or GPA 5.5) and Adelaide Academic Excellence Scholarship 50% (450, or GPA 6.7; by application, limited places, assessed by a panel; applications opened 24 August 2026), each off tuition for the whole degree. Terms as listed by Eynesbury in October 2026.
- Two-Stage Diplomas and Diploma of Engineering (Eynesbury College)Adelaide Partner Award (10%): 10% off Adelaide University tuition for the whole degree for “all packaged Eynesbury College students who successfully progress to their chosen University degree”; assessed automatically when you apply for an eligible bachelor’s. Adelaide University merit awards: Adelaide Merit Scholarship 15% (foundation score 360 out of 500, or a diploma or graduate certificate GPA of 4.5), Adelaide Emerging Leaders Award 25% (410, or GPA 5.5) and Adelaide Academic Excellence Scholarship 50% (450, or GPA 6.7; by application, limited places, assessed by a panel; applications opened 24 August 2026), each off tuition for the whole degree. Terms as listed by Eynesbury in October 2026.
- Graduate Certificate in Business and Management (Eynesbury College)Adelaide University merit awards: Adelaide Merit Scholarship 15% (foundation score 360 out of 500, or a diploma or graduate certificate GPA of 4.5), Adelaide Emerging Leaders Award 25% (410, or GPA 5.5) and Adelaide Academic Excellence Scholarship 50% (450, or GPA 6.7; by application, limited places, assessed by a panel; applications opened 24 August 2026), each off tuition for the whole degree. Terms as listed by Eynesbury in October 2026.
Torrens University Australia- All studentsFamily Scholarship: 35% off tuition for the whole course for new international students who are immediate family of a current student, a student starting at the same time or a recent graduate; apply with the scholarship form. For 2026 and 2027 offers.
University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) Adelaide- All studentsUniSC Global Future Scholarship (2027): 20% off tuition for the duration of the programme, for new international students starting at UniSC in 2027 who hold “a passport from an eligible country”. Automatically included in your offer; it cannot be combined with other UniSC international scholarships except the Welcome Grant.
UniSC Bright Future Scholarship (2027): 20% off tuition for the duration of the programme, for international students of any nationality starting an eligible programme in a 2027 teaching period; at UniSC Adelaide this is the Master of Cyber Security and Forensics. Automatic.
UniSC International Welcome Grant (2027): a credit of up to AUD 2,500 towards UniSC fees, equal to the base Student visa application charge you paid, for new students granted a Student visa with a UniSC Confirmation of Enrolment who start in a 2027 teaching period; credited after the census date and can be combined with the scholarships above. Scholarships at UniSC Adelaide are confirmed in your offer letter. - Master of Cyber Security and ForensicsUniSC Bright Future Scholarship: 20% off tuition for the duration of the programme, automatic, for students starting in 2027.
Australian Capital Territory 1 institution
University of Canberra- All studentsUC High Achievers Scholarship: 20% off tuition fees for the standard duration of the course, for commencing international students with a GPA of 5.5 out of 7 (80% or equivalent for a bachelor’s, 75% for a master’s). UC: “Scholarship is available to students from: All countries” (diplomatic students not eligible). For bachelor’s and master’s at UC’s Australian campuses, except the Bachelor of Nursing, the Master of Nursing Practice (Graduate Entry), the medical imaging, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech pathology degrees, and graduate certificates and diplomas. Automatic: assessed when you apply and “granted on a first-come-first-served basis until filled”; to keep it you need a course GPA of 5.0 or higher. For 2027 intakes (Semester 1 and Semester 2); UC lists the scholarship as “Always Open”.
UC Merit Scholarship: 10% off tuition fees on the same terms, with a GPA of 5 out of 7 (70% for a bachelor’s, 65% for a master’s); also “All countries”, and the Bachelor of Nursing is eligible for this award. Automatic and limited (first come, first served). For 2027 intakes (Semester 1 and Semester 2); UC lists the scholarship as “Always Open”. You can receive only one UC international tuition discount (10%, 20% or 30%). - International Foundation Studies (UC College)Welcome to UCC Scholarship: 15% off UC College tuition, automatic, for 2027 intakes (credited in your second study period).
- Diplomas (UC College)Welcome to UCC Scholarship: 15% off UC College tuition, automatic, for 2027 intakes (credited in your second study period).
Colleges and English 2 institutions
ECA Group colleges- All studentsGlobal Diversity Scholarship (APIC and ECA College of Health Sciences): a reduced tuition fee (advertised as up to 36% off) for offshore international students: APIC bachelor’s AUD 1,500 a unit (AUD 36,000 for the degree); the APIC MBA, Master of Information Technology and Master of Project Management and Business, and the CHS Master of Health Management, AUD 2,600 a unit (AUD 31,200 for the degree). “Not available to students from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka”; approval is at the college’s discretion and it cannot be combined with any other offer. Published for 2026 intakes; APIC states a CoE issued at the 2026 price for 2027 will be honoured (2027 terms not yet published).
Greenwich College and Greenwich Higher Education- Bachelor’s degrees (Greenwich Higher Education)Academic Scholarship: 30% off tuition (AUD 16,100 a year; AUD 48,300 for the degree) for the February, May and September 2027 intakes, 25% for later intakes; shown in Greenwich Higher Education’s 2027 price list with no nationality limit stated. You must study full time and keep at least a pass average with no failed unit in any trimester; not combinable with other promotions.