International Scholarships
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We are proud to offer students both affordable tuition fees alongside a competitive scholarships to support your studies. These scholarships can reduce the cost of tuition, making the University of Newcastle one of the more affordable options to study in Australia.
Featured scholarships
International Excellence Scholarship 2026
The International Excellence Scholarship 2026 has been established to attract high-performing students to study at the University of Newcastle. This scholarship acknowledges applicants with a strong academic background and provides an ongoing incentive for continued academic achievement.
Benefit
The scholarship is based on a fixed value for each year of study under a standard full-time study load (80 units) apportioned over each course taken.
| Annual Scholarship Value | Unit Value (based on 10 units) |
|---|---|
| A dollar value equivalent to 20% of the gross annual international tuition fee | Variable based on program of study |
How to apply
No need to apply - scholarships will be awarded to applicants who receive an offer to study in an eligible program and commence study with the University in Trimester 1, 2026 and beyond.
For more information on this scholarship, please review the full Terms and Conditions
Excelencia Internacional Scholarship 2026
The Excelencia Internacional Scholarship 2026 has been established to attract high-performing students from South and Central America to study at the University of Newcastle.
Benefit
| Annual Scholarship Value | Unit Value (based on 10 units) |
|---|---|
| A dollar value equivalent to 25% of the gross annual international tuition fee | Variable based on program of study |
Accommodation
6.1.4 Scholarship recipients are eligible for guaranteed and fully funded on-campus accommodation for their first semester of study, up to a maximum of 13 weeks’ duration.
English Language Tuition
Some scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive up to 60 hours of English Language tuition, delivered by the University, at no cost.
How to apply
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you will need to:
- Be an international full fee-paying student.
- Be commencing study in an eligible CRICOS-registered undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree program at the University. Please see the eligible programs are listed in the Terms and Conditions document.
- Be a citizen of the eligible states and territories noted for this scholarship noted in the Terms and Conditions.
- Be able to meet the financial obligations of a full fee-paying international student specified by the Australian Government. Evidence of this ability must be provided if requested by the university.
- Not be the beneficiary of a separate University scholarship unless prior approval for special dispensation has been obtained from the university.
For more information on this scholarship, please review the full Terms and Conditions.
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