One of Australia’s top universities, the University of Queensland (UQ), provides a variety of postgraduate scholarships to help both domestic and international students in a range of subject areas. UQ is renowned for its top-notch faculty, high-impact programs, and outstanding research. UQ offers postgraduate scholarships to support students pursuing master’s or doctoral-level courses and research.
International Onshore Merit Scholarship
| Scholarship value | A$5000 – $10,000 tuition fee reduction |
| Enrolment status | Future UQ student |
| Scholarship focus | Academic excellence |
| Student type | International |
| Study level | Postgraduate coursework |
| Scholarship duration | Fee reduction applied to the first 2 semesters (1 semester for Foundation students |
| Study area | All study areas |
| Number awarded | May vary |
Eligibility
You’re eligible if you:
- Â An overseas student who finished your last degree in Australia as a whole.
- When ranked among the pool of offer holders for programs in their commencement semester, they obtained a competitive score as assessed by the University.
And you:
- Received an offer to enrol in an authorised program and study full-time at UQ beginning in Semesters 1 or 2, 2024. This includes most undergraduate and graduate degrees, with a few notable exceptions. Check the rules (PDF, 100 KB) to see if your program is approved.
- Have fulfilled the prerequisites for program entrance and English language proficiency.
- Intends to enrol full-time.
And you have not received:
- Received from UQ a refund, a reduction in tuition, or an extra scholarship.
- Full scholarship or sponsorship from a different organisation (participating scholarships or sponsorships may be considered for some applicants).
How to apply
Applying is not necessary to be eligible for this scholarship.
UQ International Excellence Scholarship
| Scholarship value | 25% reduction in tuition fees per semester |
| Enrolment status | Future UQ student |
| Scholarship focus | Academic excellence |
| Student type | International |
| Study level | Postgraduate |
| Scholarship duration | For the duration of the program (up to 4 years) |
| Study area | All study areas |
| Number awarded | May vary |
Eligibility
You’re eligible if you:
- Â An overseas student who finished your last degree in Australia as a whole
- When ranked among the pool of offer holders for programs in their commencement semester, they obtained a competitive score as assessed by the University.
And you:
- Received an offer to enrol in an authorised program and study full-time at UQ beginning in Semesters 1 or 2, 2024. This includes most undergraduate and graduate degrees, with a few notable exceptions. Check the rules (PDF, 100 KB) to see if your program is approved.
- Have fulfilled the prerequisites for program entrance and English language proficiency.
- Intends to enroll full-time.
And you have not received:
- Received from UQ a refund, a reduction in tuition, or an extra scholarship.
- Full scholarship or sponsorship from a different organisation (participating scholarships or sponsorships may be considered for some applicants).
How to apply
Applying is not necessary to be eligible for this scholarship.
Science International Scholarships
| Scholarship value | $5000 |
| Scholarship focus | Academic excellence |
| Scholarship duration | 1 year |
| Number awarded | May vary |
| Applications open | 7 December 2024 |
| Applications close | 22 January 2025 |
| Enrolment status | Future UQ student |
| Student type | International |
| Study level | Postgraduate coursework |
| Study area | Agriculture and animal sciences, Environment, Health and medicine, Science and mathematics |
Eligibility
You’re eligible if you:
- Â An overseas student who finished your last degree in Australia as a whole
- When ranked among the pool of offer holders for programs in their commencement semester, they obtained a competitive score as assessed by the University.
And you:
- Received an offer to enrol in an authorised program and study full-time at UQ beginning in Semesters 1 or 2, 2024. This includes most undergraduate and graduate degrees, with a few notable exceptions. Check the rules (PDF, 100 KB) to see if your program is approved.
- Have fulfilled the prerequisites for program entrance and English language proficiency.
- Intends to enroll full-time.
And you have not received:
- Received from UQ a refund, a reduction in tuition, or an extra scholarship.
- Full scholarship or sponsorship from a different organisation (participating scholarships or sponsorships may be considered for some applicants).
How to apply
Applying is not necessary to be eligible for this scholarship.
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