International Scholarships
Kickstart your future
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.
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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
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The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.