Applications are invited for the University of Tasmania Scholarships 2027 in Australia, offering opportunities for international students to pursue undergraduate, Master’s, Master’s by Research, and PhD studies. The university provides several scholarship opportunities, including research scholarships with annual living stipends of up to AUD 34,315, as well as tuition-fee support for eligible applicants.oin our Coaching class for the Duolingo English Test

The scholarships are offered by the University of Tasmania in collaboration with the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) for eligible research students. The main research scholarship opportunities include the RTP Scholarship and the Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS), while the Tasmanian International Scholarship provides tuition-fee reductions for eligible international coursework students.

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS

1. Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship

Successful research scholarship recipients may receive:

·       Annual tax-free living stipend of AUD 34,315, based on the published 2026 rate.

·       Annual stipend indexation.

·       Up to 3.5 years of stipend support for PhD students.

·       Up to 2 years of stipend support for Master’s by Research students.

·       Relocation allowance of up to AUD 2,000.

·       Possible tuition-fee offset for eligible international students following competitive assessment.

2. Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS)

The TGRS may provide:

·       Annual tax-free living stipend of AUD 34,315, based on the published 2026 rate.

·       Annual stipend indexation.

·       Up to 3.5 years of funding for PhD students.

·       Up to 2 years of funding for Master’s by Research students.

·       Relocation allowance of up to AUD 2,000.

·       Possible tuition-fee offset for eligible international students.

·       Some advertised research projects may offer additional project-funded top-up scholarships.

3. Tasmanian International Scholarship

Eligible international coursework students may receive:

·       25% reduction in registered tuition fees.

·       Tuition reduction for the full duration of the eligible course.

·       Automatic scholarship assessment.

·       No separate scholarship application required.

·       No need to reapply for the tuition reduction each year.

Important: The Tasmanian International Scholarship is a tuition-fee scholarship and is not fully funded. It does not provide a living stipend, accommodation, airfare, visa fees, or health insurance. Similarly, research stipends do not automatically mean that every expense is covered. Applicants should carefully review their final scholarship offer.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

RTP and TGRS Research Scholarships

Applicants generally must:

·       Be applying for an eligible Master’s by Research or PhD programme.

·       Meet the academic entry requirements of the University of Tasmania.

·       Meet the applicable English-language requirements.

·       Select an eligible research project.

·       Meet any project-specific requirements.

·       Contact the proposed supervisor.

·       Obtain written supervisor endorsement.

·       Prepare a research proposal with the proposed supervisor.

·       Demonstrate strong academic and research potential.

·       Submit all required documents before the relevant deadline.

For most research programmes, applicants generally need:

• For Master’s by Research: a qualification equivalent to an Australian bachelor’s degree with relevant research training and at least lower second-class honours or equivalent.
• For PhD: a qualification equivalent to an Australian bachelor’s degree with upper second-class honours or higher, together with substantial research experience where applicable.

Research experience, publications, conference presentations, honours or master’s research, and a strong match with the proposed project may strengthen an application.

English-Language Requirement

For most research Master’s and PhD programmes, the standard requirement is generally:

• IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
• No individual band below 6.0

Other approved English-language tests or previous study completed in English may also be accepted, depending on the programme.

Tasmanian International Scholarship

Applicants generally must:

·       Be an international fee-paying student.

·       Be commencing a new eligible course.

·       Apply for an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programme.

·       Demonstrate strong academic performance.

·       Provide final academic results and completion evidence.

·       Not be applying as a short-term Study Abroad or Exchange student.

Some programmes may be excluded, so applicants should check the latest scholarship conditions.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS

The University of Tasmania Scholarships 2027 cover several study levels, including:

·       Undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree

·       Master’s degree

·       Master’s by Research

·       PhD

The RTP and TGRS are primarily intended for research-based Master’s and PhD programmes, while the Tasmanian International Scholarship is available to eligible undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students.

Research applicants must select an eligible research project offered by the University of Tasmania and meet the specific requirements of that project.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

For RTP and TGRS Research Scholarships

Applicants should generally prepare:

1.     Passport copy.

2.     Signed Evidence of Supervisory Support form.

3.     Approximately two-page research proposal.

4.     Academic CV with two referees.

5.     Bachelor’s degree certificate.

6.     Bachelor’s academic transcripts.

7.     Honours degree evidence, where applicable.

8.     Master’s degree certificate and transcripts for PhD applicants, where applicable.

9.     Certified academic records.

10.  Previous honours or Master’s research thesis, where applicable.

11.  English-language proficiency evidence.

12.  Certified English translations, where required.

13.  Evidence of publications, conference papers, awards, or research experience, where applicable.

14.  Any additional documents required by the selected research project.

For Tasmanian International Scholarship

Coursework applicants generally need:

1.     International student course application.

2.     Passport copy.

3.     Secondary-school results for undergraduate admission.

4.     Degree certificates and transcripts for postgraduate admission.

5.     Final completion evidence.

6.     English-language proficiency evidence.

7.     Additional programme-specific documents.

Applicants should check the official University of Tasmania requirements for the final list of documents applicable to their chosen programme.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Step 1: Check the Entry Requirements

Review the University of Tasmania admission requirements and the requirements of your intended programme. Ensure that your academic qualifications, English-language evidence, and research background meet the requirements.

Step 2: Find an Eligible Research Project

For RTP and TGRS applicants, search the University's available research projects and select a project that closely matches your academic background, research experience, and interests.

Check the individual project advertisement for:

·       Application deadline.

·       Academic requirements.

·       Research area.

·       Degree type.

·       International eligibility.

·       Scholarship value.

·       Additional selection criteria.

Step 3: Contact the Proposed Supervisor

Contact the nominated supervisor before submitting your application. Your communication should briefly introduce your academic background, previous research or thesis, research experience, publications or other research outputs, interest in the project, and suitability for the research topic.

Step 4: Prepare a Research Proposal

Prepare an approximately two-page research proposal with the proposed supervisor.

The proposal should clearly explain:

·       Research aims and objectives.

·       Importance of the research problem.

·       Proposed methodology.

·       Expected outcomes.

·       Potential contribution of the research.

Applicants should avoid submitting a generic proposal unrelated to the selected research project.

Step 5: Prepare Your Documents

Prepare all required academic and supporting documents, including certified documents and English translations where required. Ensure that your application is complete before submission.

Step 6: Submit the Online Application

Submit the Higher Degree by Research application through the University of Tasmania's online application system.

During the application process, applicants should:

·       Enter the exact research project title.

·       Upload the signed supervisory support form.

·       Upload the research proposal.

·       Indicate that they wish to be considered for scholarship support.

·       Select the appropriate scholarship round.

·       Complete all required fields.

·       Upload the supporting documents.

A separate RTP or TGRS scholarship application is normally not required.

Step 7: Scholarship Assessment

The Graduate Research Office first checks whether applicants meet the minimum admission requirements. Eligible applications are then academically assessed and ranked for scholarship consideration.

Successful applicants receive a formal offer explaining the scholarship name, stipend value, duration, tuition-fee offset if awarded, admission conditions, and scholarship terms.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

·       Host Country: Australia

·       University: University of Tasmania

·       Eligible Applicants: International students

·       Study Commencement: 2027

·       Research Scholarships: RTP and TGRS

·       Published Research Stipend: AUD 34,315 per year, based on the 2026 rate

·       Relocation Allowance: Up to AUD 2,000

·       PhD Funding: Up to 3.5 years of stipend support

·       Master’s by Research Funding: Up to 2 years of stipend support

·       Coursework Scholarship: 25% tuition-fee reduction

·       Main Research Scholarship Deadline: October 1, 2026

·       Scholarship Outcome: December 4, 2026

·       English Requirement: Generally IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0 for most research degrees.

The standard research scholarship stipend does not automatically cover Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), student visa fees, medical examination costs, international airfare, accommodation, or family expenses.

Some advertised research projects may have earlier deadlines, so applicants should always check the specific project advertisement before applying.

The Tasmanian International Scholarship does not have a separate scholarship deadline because eligible students are automatically assessed when they submit their undergraduate or postgraduate coursework application.

Applicants should also confirm the latest official University of Tasmania scholarship conditions before submission, as scholarship values, eligibility requirements, available projects, and deadlines may change.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Main Research Scholarship Deadline: 1 October 2026

Closing Time: 11:59 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)

Scholarship Outcome: 4 December 2026

Study Commencement: 2027

 

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