University of Sydney Scholarships for International Students

The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) scholarships and equivalent University of Sydney scholarships provide financial support to international postgraduate research students. Within this offer, the University lists RTP Stipend Scholarship (with RTP Stipend for international recipients) and RTP Fee Offset, alongside University scholarships including University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS) and University of Sydney Tuition Fee Scholarship.

These scholarships are for international students who are commencing or currently enrolled in a higher degree by research. The University also states that RTP Stipend Scholarship is for domestic and international students, and that an RTP Fee Offset is for international students. USYDIS and the University of Sydney Tuition Fee Scholarship are both for international students commencing or currently enrolled in a higher degree by research.

RTP Stipend Scholarship and USYDIS are described as competitively awarded. The University also states a preference may be given to applicants intending to enrol or currently enrolled in a PhD, who have not previously received an Australian Government or University Scholarship to complete an HDR course at the same level, and who have not previously completed an HDR course at the same level of study. For scholarship consideration, applicants submit a scholarship application form by the stated deadlines.

The University lists stipend support and allowances, and tuition support for up to 14 research periods, plus Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) where stated. Applicants are considered for RTP scholarship and equivalent University scholarships by submitting an application for admission (for commencing students) or confirming they are currently enrolled (for currently enrolled students) and submitting the scholarship application form by the relevant deadlines in the application and award timeline.

• International studentsCommencing or enrolled in a higher degree by researchCompetitively awarded (for RTP Stipend Scholarship and USYDIS)For RTP Fee Offset: Those awarded with a RTP Stipend Scholarship will automatically be awarded this scholarshipFor University of Sydney Tuition Fee Scholarship: Those awarded with a USYDIS will automatically be awarded this scholarshipPreference may be given to applicants who: intending to enrol or currently enrolled in a PhDPreference may be given to applicants who: have not previously received an Australian Government or University Scholarship to complete an HDR course at the same levelPreference may be given to applicants who: have not previously completed an HDR course at the same level of study

• RTP Stipend Scholarship: $44,293 p.a. stipend (2027 rate)RTP Stipend Scholarship: $42,754 p.a. stipend (2026 rate)RTP Stipend Scholarship: Relocation and thesis allowanceRTP Fee Offset: 100% tuition fees for up to 14 research periodsRTP Fee Offset: Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS): $44,293 p.a. stipend (2027 rate)University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS): $42,754 p.a. stipend (2026 rate)University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS): Relocation and thesis allowanceUniversity of Sydney Tuition Fee Scholarship: 100% tuition fees for up to 14 research periods

1. Commencing students: Apply for admission and submit all required documentation for admission to a higher degree by research through Sydney Courses by the deadlines outlined in the 'Application and award timeline' table.Commencing students: Submit the scholarship application form by the deadlines.Currently enrolled students: Be currently enrolled in a higher degree by research.Currently enrolled students: Submit the scholarship application form by the deadlines.

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