UNSW Tuition Fee Scholarship (TFS) for Exceptional International Students 2024

The UNSW Tuition Fee Scholarship (TFS) aims to support you during your higher degree research candidature at UNSW by covering your tuition fees. This scholarship is normally offered in conjunction with a Faculty or School funded living allowance. There are three application rounds per year.

• Table of Content
• About University of New South Wales (UNSW)
• UNSW Sydney Tuition Fee Scholarship (TFS)
• Aim and Benefits of UNSW Sydney Tuition Fee Scholarship (TFS)
• UNSW Sydney Tuition Fee Scholarship (TFS) Courses
• Requirements for UNSW Sydney Tuition Fee Scholarship (TFS) Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of New South Wales (UNSW)

UNSW Sydney is a powerhouse of cutting-edge research, teaching and innovation. We are one of the top 100 universities in the world, with more than 59,000 students and a 7,000-strong research community. Located in Sydney, Australia�s largest city, the University was established in 1949 with a unique focus on the scientific, technological and professional disciplines. UNSW is committed to making a difference by focusing on areas critical to the future. Pioneering research and sustained innovation are addressing some of the most important issues of today � from climate change a... continue reading

UNSW Sydney Tuition Fee Scholarship (TFS)

Aim and Benefits of UNSW Sydney Tuition Fee Scholarship (TFS)

Tuition Fees and Living Allowance up to 3.5 years for a PhD and 2 years for a Master by Research or Master of Philosophy

UNSW Sydney Tuition Fee Scholarship (TFS) Courses

• Business School
• Engineering
• Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture
• Law and Justice
• Medicine, and Health
• Science

Requirements for UNSW Sydney Tuition Fee Scholarship (TFS) Qualification

There are a number of eligibility requirements you need to meet before applying for a Higher Degree Research program:

• Program eligibility: visit Higher Degree Research and click on the link for your preferred program to view the eligibility criteria
• Source of funding: All applicants, whether domestic or international, must complete the GTE & Financial Declaration Form and, if required, submit evidence of your capacity to fund all living costs, fees and other associated costs. 

As an applicant to UNSW, you must demonstrate that you have the ability to financially support yourself (and any dependants) for the duration of your studies and, if an international applicant, that you are a Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE). This may be through applying for a UNSW Research Scholarship, an alternative scholarship or sponsorship (provided by a source external to UNSW), or through self-funding. 

• Other: Specific Faculties or programs may have additional requirements, please see your Faculty’s website for further details

If you are applying for a scholarship, please read the UNSW Scholarship Terms and Conditions and Guidelines to determine your eligibility.

• English Language Requirements

  Whether you are a domestic or international applicant, you must meet the UNSW English language requirements before submitting an application. If you are applying for a scholarship, you must demonstrate that you meet these requirements before the scholarship deadline.

  You can demonstrate that you meet the requirements through one of the following:

  • English Language Tests and University English Courses. You must confirm with your testing authority (e.g. Pearson's) that UNSW has permission to view and verify your test results.
  • Prior study in the medium of English
  • Other qualifications

Documents Required for Application

Before you apply, prepare the supporting documentation outlined in the Document Submission Guidelines.

You may submit scanned copies of your documents with your application. Documents may be verified at a later date, either with your home institution, or by sighting original documentation. You must be prepared to present your original documents to UNSW for inspection prior to enrolment if requested, so you will need to bring your original documents with you.

Specific scholarship schemes, research programs, or Faculties may require additional documents, and these may be requested after the initial application. Visit your Faculty website below for guidance.

• Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Law & Justice
• Faculty of Medicine & Health
• Faculty of Science
• UNSW Business School
• UNSW Canberra

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Ready to apply for a research higher degree program at UNSW? The information below outlines the steps you need to follow, including where to find the application form for admission and scholarship, the supporting documents you need to provide.

• Determine Your Eligibility
• Find a Supervisor and Prepare Your Research Plan
• Prepare Your Supporting Documentation
• English Translations of Documents
• English Language Requirements
• Submit an Application

  Once you have found supervisor, held your interview, developed a research description, and prepared your supporting documents, you are ready to lodge your application via UNSW Apply Online. Only full applications (i.e. with all required documents) will be taken to the next stage.

  If you wish to be considered for a scholarship, simply indicate this on the application form and select the scholarship round for your preferred term start date. You can search for a scholarship here.

  Your program needs to be within the same school as your supervisor. You should confirm the correct program code with your supervisor or by referring to the UNSW Handbook.

Please submit only one application at a time.

For more details visit: UNSW website.