A brief guide to the Australian university structure and scholarship programmes


Australia, the land down under, is the sixth largest country in the world and interestingly has a population of only 2.3 million. The island continent has become the dream destination for overseas students, and its importance is only rising by the year. Not only world-class education, Australia also offers brilliant work opportunities and an ambience for holistic development to students.

Australia has seven universities in the top 100 of the QS Ranking offering some of the best curriculums in the world. A robust research-backed academic approach with highly regarded international faculty is what sets Australian education apart. No wonder why every year so many international students set sail with a dream to study in Australia.

Some of the top universities in Australia are-
  • The Australian National University (Canberra)
  • The University of Melbourne (Melbourne)
  • The University of New South Wales (Sydney)
  • The University of Queensland (Brisbane)
  • The University of Sydney (Sydney)
  • Monash University (Melbourne)
  • The University of Western Australia (Perth)
Australia also provides a range of scholarships to support students financially with their studies. Not only government universities but a number of private and public organisations offer scholarships to international students. In fact, the Australian government sets aside an A$ 200 million budget for its scholarship programme. Scholarships are available to international students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate courses at regional universities.

Some of the significant scholarships in Australia are-

Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP)

From January 1, 2017, the Research Training Program provides grants, on a yearly basis, to higher education providing institutions to support Australian as well as international students undertaking their Research Doctorate and Master degrees.

Australia APEC Women in Research Fellowship

These scholarships are offered to high-achieving female researchers belonging to APEC countries for research opportunities in Australian educational institutions. The fellowship is meant to support women empowerment and popularise their role in science, technology and engineering. 

Australia Awards

With a goal of promoting knowledge, education and friendship between Australia and other countries, Australia awards are introduced in the form of extensive scholarship programmes. Here scholarships offered by Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) and Department of Education and Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) are brought together.

Some other popular scholarships are-
  • Endeavour Vocational Education and Training (VET) Scholarship in Australia
  • Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarships
  • Melbourne Research Scholarships
  • Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarships in Australia
  • University of Sydney International Scholarships
Having the right knowledge of universities and scholarships is necessary when you’re an overseas applicant aiming to study in Australia.

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