University-wide scholarships for international research degree applicants
The University of South Australia offers the following University-wide scholarships to international applicants.
Area-specific scholarships are also available.
- International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)
- President's Scholarships (UPS)
- Summary of IPRS and UPS scholarships
- Apply online
International Postgraduate Research Scholarships
(IPRS)
International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) are funded by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR) and awarded to international candidates on the basis of academic merit and research potential.
An IPRS will cover your tuition fees and your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), and provide a stipend (living allowance), but will not pay for travel expenses. A thesis allowance is funded to cover the cost of printing and binding the thesis.
Benefits and conditions
Applicants must read the IPRS scholarship benefits and conditions (PDF file, 483 kb) before signing the declaration at the bottom of the application form. These conditions apply to all people who accept offers from the University of South Australia for the IPRS or UniSA President's scholarship.
Eligibility
Available to international higher degree
by research (HDR) students, generally with a first-class Honours degree or equivalent. Candidates must
be intending to enrol at UniSA full-time for either a Masters by Research or
doctorate by research.
Admission selection and scholarship allocation
guidelines (RTF file)
Enquiries
Graduate Research Centre
Tel: +61 8 8302 5880
Fax: +61 8 8302 0828
Email:
research_degrees@unisa.edu.au
Value
$28,715 per annum for 3 years, with the possibility of one six-month extension (2012 stipend rate).
Closing dates
1 December
31 August (to commence in following year)
How to apply
President's Scholarships (UPS)
University President's Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit.
A UPS will cover tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). The living allowance must be provided by the University of South Australia centre, school, division or institute where an applicant has applied. The minimum rate is the Australian Postgraduate Award base rate. In some cases, the living allowance may be provided by a sponsor or external funding provider.
The benefits and conditions are based on those applicable to the IPRS, however, they may be amended depending on the source of the living allowance; any offer made will detail the benefits and conditions that apply.
Travel expenses are not covered by the scholarship.
Benefits and conditions
The UPS scholarship benefits and conditions will be sent with an offer of scholarship and you should read them carefully prior to signing an acceptance form. These UPS benefits and conditions (PDF file, 483 kb) apply to all people who accept offers from the University of South Australia for the IPRS or UniSA President's scholarship.
Eligibility
You must have a UniSA supervisor willing to nominate you for consideration and outstanding academic records, and be a citizen of an overseas country eligible for entry to Australia for the time required to complete the research degree. UPS are nearly always given to doctorate by research candidates but can be given to masters by research candidates in some cases. These scholarships can only be taken at UniSA.
Enquiries
Graduate Research Centre
Tel: +61 8 8302 5880
Fax: +61 8 8302 0828
Email:
research_degrees@unisa.edu.au
Closing dates
Round 1: 31 August (to commence in
following year)
Round 2: 28 February (to commence in
current year)
How to apply
Summary of IPRS and UPS scholarships for international students
| Benefits | IPRS | UniSA President (UPS) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fees | Yes | Yes |
| OHSC | Yes | Yes |
| Living allowance | Yes | Negotiable |
| Travel allowance | No | No |
| Thesis allowance | Yes | No |
| Nomination required | No | Yes |