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University of Sydney International Scholarship
Full tuition fees plus an annual living stipend for research master's and PhD candidates
- Funder
- University of Sydney
- Level
- Postgraduate · Doctoral
- Coverage
- Full
About this scholarship
The University of Sydney International Scholarship (USydIS) funds high-achieving international candidates to undertake research degrees — master's by research and PhD — across every faculty of Australia's oldest university.
The award covers tuition in full and adds a living stipend at the national research training rate, so strong candidates can complete a doctorate in Sydney without personal funds.
🗓️ Deadline
Automatic consideration with research admission — apply by the round deadlines, typically September and December for the following year
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- International applicant with an unconditional or conditional offer for a research master's or PhD at Sydney
- First-class honours, a strong research master's, or equivalent research preparation
- Research proposal supported by a prospective supervisor
- Selection is competitive and based on academic merit and research potential
- No separate scholarship form — admission applications are assessed automatically
How to apply
- Identify a supervisor and research area within a Sydney faculty
- Submit your research degree application with proposal, transcripts and references
- Apply by the scholarship round deadline for your intended start date
- Scholarship offers are made together with admission outcomes
- Your counsellor can help align your proposal with faculty research strengths
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Top-ranked universities, sunny lifestyle and up to 4 years of post-study work rights. Post-study work: 2–4 years (subclass 485).
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University of Sydney International Scholarship: your questions, answered
What does the University of Sydney International Scholarship cover?
Full tuition fees plus an annual living stipend for research master's and PhD candidates. The University of Sydney International Scholarship (USydIS) funds high-achieving international candidates to undertake research degrees — master's by research and PhD — across every faculty of Australia's oldest university.
Who is eligible for the University of Sydney International Scholarship?
Core requirements are: International applicant with an unconditional or conditional offer for a research master's or PhD at Sydney; First-class honours, a strong research master's, or equivalent research preparation; Research proposal supported by a prospective supervisor; Selection is competitive and based on academic merit and research potential; No separate scholarship form — admission applications are assessed automatically. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the University of Sydney International Scholarship deadline?
Automatic consideration with research admission — apply by the round deadlines, typically September and December for the following year. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.