The University of New South Wales (UNSW) offers a range of international scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students commencing full-time study in Term 1, 2027.
Depending on the specific award, successful applicants may receive full or partial tuition fee support or a stipend to help cover study and living expenses.
Some scholarships require a separate application, while eligible students may be automatically considered for others.
UNSW International Scholarships Summary
- Host Country: Australia
- University: University of New South Wales (UNSW)
- Study Level: Bachelor’s and Master’s
- Eligible Applicants: International students
- Study Mode: Full-time
- Application Deadline: October 30, 2026
UNSW International Scholarships Details
UNSW provides several scholarship opportunities for international students beginning undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs in 2027.
The available awards differ in value, duration, eligibility, and application requirements. Some provide a fixed payment for one year, while others provide annual support for the minimum duration of the student’s degree.
The scholarship package may include tuition fee contributions, full tuition fee coverage, or stipends paid toward study and living expenses.
Some awards are available across the university, while others are specifically intended for students in areas such as Law and Justice, Business, or particular pathway programs.
Benefits of UNSW International Scholarships
Depending on the scholarship, benefits may include:
- $5,000 for one year.
- $10,000 toward tuition fees for one year.
- $15,000 toward tuition fees for one year.
- $20,000 for one year.
- $20,000 per year toward tuition fees for the minimum duration of the program.
- $10,000 per year for the minimum duration of the program.
- $10,000 per year for the minimum duration of the program, up to five years.
- $5,000 per year as a stipend for the minimum duration of the program.
- A full tuition fee scholarship covering the minimum duration of the eligible program.
- A 20% contribution toward tuition fees for the duration of the program under the International Student Award.
The exact benefit depends on the specific scholarship for which the applicant is eligible.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility varies between the different UNSW scholarships. General requirements include:
- Be an international student.
- Have received an offer of admission to an eligible UNSW program for Term 1, 2027 by October 30, 2026.
- Be commencing full-time study in an eligible UNSW undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program in Term 1, 2027.
- Meet the specific academic and admission requirements of the selected program.
- For undergraduate scholarships, have completed an assessable senior secondary school qualification immediately before commencing at UNSW and not have previously undertaken tertiary study, where required by the scholarship.
- For eligible UNSW Law and Justice scholarships, commence an approved undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program such as LLB, JD, or LLM.
- For eligible UNSW Business School scholarships, commence an undergraduate coursework program, excluding programs offered by AGSM.
Some scholarships have additional eligibility requirements. For example:
- Certain awards are specifically available to international students who are citizens of Hong Kong.
- Some scholarships are limited to international students from Asia.
- The UNSW Master of Laws Scholarship may require an undergraduate qualification from a member institution of the Law School Global League.
- UNSW Articulation Scholarships require an approved undergraduate articulation pathway qualification from one of the university’s partner institutions.
Applicants should check the requirements of the specific scholarship before applying.
How to Apply for UNSW International Scholarships
- Create an account on the UNSW Scholarship Application Online portal.
- Log in if you already have an account.
- Search for the relevant scholarship and review its eligibility requirements.
- Complete the online scholarship application.
- Provide information and supporting evidence relating to your academic achievements, leadership, extracurricular activities, and reasons for studying at UNSW.
- Upload all required supporting documents.
- Submit the application before the closing date.
Some UNSW scholarships are automatically considered based on eligibility, while others require a separate application.
📋 Required Documents
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Admission offer from UNSW
- Proof of leadership activities
- A statement explaining why they want to study at UNSW
- Evidence of academic qualifications
- Evidence of extracurricular activities and achievements
- Evidence supporting claims made in the scholarship application
- Documents required for the specific scholarship or study program
- Any additional supporting documents listed in the UNSW Scholarship Application Supporting Documents Guide