Partial funding · Study in Australia
UTS Academic Excellence International Scholarship
A tuition fee reduction for the standard duration of the course
- Funder
- University of Technology Sydney
- Level
- Undergraduate · Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
UTS runs one of Australia's larger international scholarship programmes, and the Academic Excellence award reduces tuition for high-achieving commencing students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
The majority of UTS international scholarships require no application — students are assessed automatically against the eligibility criteria, which removes the usual risk of missing a separate deadline.
🗓️ Deadline
Most UTS international scholarships are assessed automatically
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Commencing international student holding an offer for an eligible UTS course
- Strong academic results in the qualification you are admitted on
- Assessed automatically for most awards in the programme
- Open to applicants of any nationality
- Cannot normally be combined with certain other UTS awards
How to apply
- Apply for your UTS course and receive an offer
- Most students are assessed automatically with no separate form
- Check the UTS scholarship search for awards specific to your faculty
- Confirm whether your particular course is on the eligible list
- Review the conditions on holding more than one UTS award
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UTS Academic Excellence International Scholarship: your questions, answered
What does the UTS Academic Excellence International Scholarship cover?
A tuition fee reduction for the standard duration of the course. UTS runs one of Australia's larger international scholarship programmes, and the Academic Excellence award reduces tuition for high-achieving commencing students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Who is eligible for the UTS Academic Excellence International Scholarship?
Core requirements are: Commencing international student holding an offer for an eligible UTS course; Strong academic results in the qualification you are admitted on; Assessed automatically for most awards in the programme; Open to applicants of any nationality; Cannot normally be combined with certain other UTS awards. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the UTS Academic Excellence International Scholarship deadline?
Most UTS international scholarships are assessed automatically. 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.