Scholarship

Education: Master’s & PhD

Host Country: Australia
University: University of Melbourne
Degree Level: Master’s & PhD
Eligible Students: International and Domestic
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: 31 October 2025

Overview

Applications are open for the University of Melbourne Scholarships 2025–26 in Australia. This fully funded opportunity welcomes both international and domestic students from all countries who wish to pursue a Master’s or Doctoral (PhD) degree at one of Australia’s top-ranked universities.

The Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships cover all expenses, including tuition, living costs, relocation support, and health insurance, allowing students to focus on their academic and research goals.

Financial Benefits

The University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships provide full financial support, including:

• Full tuition fee coverage for up to 2 years (Master’s) or 4 years (PhD)
• Living allowance of AUD 38,500 per year (2025 rate)
• Relocation grant of AUD 2,000–3,000 depending on location
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students

Fields of Study

The scholarships are available for postgraduate study in almost all academic disciplines, including:

• Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
• Business and Economics
• Engineering and Technology
• Education
• Law
• Science and Health
• Agriculture and Environment
• Architecture, Design, and Planning
• Music, Visual, and Performing Arts
• Veterinary and Food Sciences

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships, applicants must:

• Be an international or domestic student from any nationality
• Have applied for or be currently enrolled in a Master’s by Research or PhD by Research program at the University of Melbourne
• Meet the university’s academic entry requirements for the chosen program

Duration of Scholarship

• Master’s Degree: Up to 2 years
• PhD Degree: Up to 4 years

How to Apply

1. New students must first apply for a Graduate Research Program at the University of Melbourne.
2. Once the application is submitted, students are automatically considered for the Graduate Research Scholarships.
3. Current students can apply online via the University’s official scholarship portal.

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