Australian Government Scholarship 2025 | University of Sydney

Scholarships

An opportunity to study in Australia through the Australian Government Scholarship for master’s and doctoral degrees at the University of Sydney, one of the best universities in the world. Applications are now open to all nationalities.

Australian Government Scholarship 2025

Master's and Doctoral Research Scholarships to Study in Australia:

The Australian Government is offering fully funded scholarships for students from various countries to pursue master's and doctoral research degrees. These scholarships cover a wide range of disciplines and are available throughout the year. Detailed information about the support, eligibility criteria, and application process can be found below.

About the University of Sydney:

The University of Sydney, ranked 60th globally in 2024 according to Times Higher Education, is one of the world's leading universities in research and teaching. It offers over 400 disciplines and has more than 70,000 students. The university educates students to become leaders in their fields and promotes equality for all. It is the first university established in Australia, founded in 1850.

The University of Sydney hosts approximately 90 research centers that address issues in Australia and around the world. The university collaborates with numerous Australian and international companies and institutions, such as Microsoft. The Australian government provides various forms of support to offer strong opportunities for students from developing countries to study at one of the world's top universities.

What distinguishes the University of Sydney from other Australian universities:

Ranked as the third-best university in Australia
High quality of education and research
Preparation of students for the job market
Focus on developing students' leadership skills

Details of the Australian Government Scholarship

Type of Opportunity: Full Funding

Academic Degree: Master's and Doctoral

Language: English

Location: University of Sydney, Australia

Duration: 3.5 years for PhD, 2 years for Master's

Funding Entity: Australian Government

Eligible Countries: Egyptians, Algerians, Iraqis, Bahrainis, Jordanians, Kuwaitis, Lebanese, Libyans, Omanis, Palestinians, Qataris, Saudis, Sudanese, Syrians, Tunisians, Emiratis, Yemenis, all countries outside of Australia

Available Disciplines at the University of Sydney for the Australian Government Scholarship:

Law
Music
Business Administration
Criminology
Arts
Education
Engineering
Science
Medicine and Health
Social Sciences
Architecture and Design

Benefits Provided by the Australian Government for Studying at the University of Sydney

Annual Stipend: $40,000 to cover living and study expenses
Tuition Fee Exemption
Health Insurance
10 Days of Sick Leave
$2,500 Compensation

Admission Requirements for the University of Sydney

You must begin as an international student or already be enrolled as an international student at the university.
You must have an excellent academic record and strong research background.
You must have an unconditional offer to study at the university, or you are currently enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program at the University of Sydney.
You must enroll in full-time study at the university.
You must not hold another scholarship supporting tuition fees at the same time as this scholarship.
For doctoral applications, you must hold a master’s degree with high research competence.
For master’s applications, you must hold a bachelor’s degree with at least a 70% grade and demonstrate competence in scientific research.
Additional requirements may apply depending on the specific program you are applying to.
Proof of English language proficiency (the required score varies depending on the program):
- IELTS Academic
- TOEFL iBT
- PTE Academic
- Cambridge English C1

You can find out how scores from one of these exams equate to another exam score [here].

Required Documents for Application

Online application form
Academic certificate and transcript
Passport
English language proficiency certificate
Motivation letter (Learn how to write a professional research proposal [here])
Research proposal
Curriculum vitae (CV)

How to Apply for Free Study at the University of Sydney through the Australian Government Scholarship 2025

Browse Available Programs:
- Filter programs by selecting "research" and then choose a suitable program
Application Process:
- Click on "apply" when you're ready to apply.
- On the next page, select "International apply now" for international students.
- Choose your study year from the dropdown menu.
- Click on "International apply now" again.
- If you don’t have an account, click on "new applicant."
- Enter all required information, check the two boxes at the bottom of the page, and click "proceed."
- You'll see a page with your details and an application ID. Keep this ID safe as it is important.
- Click on "proceed."
- Read all the information on the following page and then click "Continue."
- If you are applying for a PhD, you need to contact a supervisor at the university.
- After completing your details, you’ll find a question about whether you want to be nominated for the Australian Government RTP scholarship. Check "yes."
Additional Steps:
- You can search for a supervisor and research topic [here].
- Learn more about the application steps [here].
- If you want to start your studies in January or March of the new year, apply in September.
- If you want to start your studies in July or October, apply in December of the previous year.
Scholarship Application:
- There is no separate application form for the scholarship. Apply through the university's application process and indicate your interest in the research scholarships section during your application.

Notes for Applying through the Australian Government Scholarship 2025

The funding will be granted for the estimated duration of the study and will not be extended beyond that period.
Submit all documents in English and in PDF format.

You can find the frequently asked questions [here].