UNSW International Scientia Coursework Scholarship 2027 – Australia

Overview

A merit-based UNSW Sydney scholarship covering full tuition or AUD 20,000/year for international students starting an eligible coursework degree at Kensington in Term 1, 2027.

Eligibility

Benefits

Application Process

UNSW Sydney awards the International Scientia Coursework Scholarship to academically strong international students starting an eligible bachelor’s or master’s coursework degree at the Kensington campus in Term 1, 2027.

Recipients receive either their full tuition covered for the standard length of the degree, or AUD 20,000 a year toward fees.

Applications go through UNSW’s own online scholarship portal and close 30 October 2026.

Scholarship Summary

Scholarship Name: International Scientia Coursework Scholarship (PUCA1025)

Academic Year: Term 1, 2027

Host Country: Australia

Scholarship Provider: University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)

Administered Through: UNSW Scholarships Office

Eligible Applicants: International, full fee-paying students

Study Location: Sydney (Kensington campus)

Application Method: Online, via UNSW’s Scholarship Application Online portal

Study Levels

Open to students starting an eligible full-time coursework degree at the Kensington campus:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree (Coursework)

Who Can Apply?

This scholarship excludes UNSW Online and UNSW Canberra programs, and is merit-based rather than open to every applicant.

• International, full fee-paying student status
• Commencing full-time study in an eligible UNSW undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree in Term 1, 2027
• UNSW Online and UNSW Canberra programs are excluded
• Merit-based selection

Applicants generally need an existing or concurrent offer of admission to an eligible coursework program before the deadline.

Scholarship Benefits

Two possible award levels are available:

• Full tuition fees covered for the minimum duration of the program, or
• AUD 20,000 per year paid directly toward tuition fees for the minimum program duration

How to Apply

Apply online through UNSW’s Scholarship Application Online portal as part of the Term 1 2027 international student scholarship round.

Application Steps

1. Obtain, or apply concurrently for, admission to an eligible UNSW coursework program.
2. Create an account on UNSW’s Scholarship Application Online portal.
3. Complete the International Scientia Coursework Scholarship application.
4. Submit supporting academic documents as requested.
5. Submit before 30 October 2026, 11:59pm AEST.

Application Deadline

Deadline: 30 October 2026, 11:59pm AEST, for Term 1 2027 commencement.

Important Information

• UNSW Online and UNSW Canberra programs are not eligible
• Selection is merit-based, not automatic
• Two funding tiers exist: full tuition or AUD 20,000/year
• An offer of admission to an eligible program is generally required

Official Application Portal

UNSW Scholarship Application Online

Official Sources

Applicants should always prioritize information published by:

• University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) – Scholarships Office

Disclaimer: Scholarship availability, eligibility requirements, benefits, deadlines, and participating programs may change. Applicants should verify all information through the official sources before applying.