Key facts
About this scholarship
Benefits:
Number offered:
Bursaries are allocated on a rolling basis as offers are accepted. We strongly encourage you to apply early and accept your offer promptly to secure your 20% fee reduction.
Description:
UNE's International Bursary makes world-class Australian education more accessible, offering eligible commencing and continuing international students a substantial reduction on published annual tuition fees.
How will the scholarship be paid?
The UNE International Bursary will not be paid to you in cash. When you accept the bursary (if you meet all terms and conditions) it will be applied to your student account at UNE, initially for your first year of study.
Scholarship Special Conditions:
- Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration) students are not eligible for bursary scholarship for either Armidale or Sydney in 2026.
- International bursaries are only available for students enrolling in the Armidale campus in 2026. Students enrolling at UNE Sydney will not be eligible for an international bursary.
This UNE International Bursary is offered under the following terms and conditions. By accepting this bursary, you are agreeing to all of these terms and conditions.
- An International Bursary is available to you if you are a full-time international student commencing coursework studies at UNE in 2026 for the first time. If you are transferring from one UNE course into another, you are not considered as a “commencing” student and are therefore not eligible for a UNE International Bursary.
- Applying for admission to UNE does not guarantee you will be awarded a UNE International Bursary.
- The UNE International Bursary is guaranteed for your first year of coursework study. For subsequent years, you will need to achieve a minimum GPA of 4.5 on a 7.0 scale at the end of each academic year to be eligible to receive a bursary the next year.
- You are not eligible for the UNE International Bursary if, at the time of admission or at any time during your studies, you are financially sponsored by any of the following organisations:
- Your Home Government;
- Any other Foreign Government;
- Any Australian Government programs such as Australia Awards (AA);
- Your Home University;
- Your Employer; or
- Any international organisations such as the World Bank.
- The UNE International Bursary covers a reduction in the published annual tuition fees for international students. It does not cover:
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
- Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)
- Enrolment Fees (if applicable)
- Accommodation Fees
- Course equipment, uniforms, textbooks
- Visa and travel costs
- The UNE International Bursary will not be paid to you in cash. When you accept the bursary (if you meet all terms and conditions) it will be applied to your student account at UNE for your first year of study only.
- If you are awarded an UNE International Bursary and decide to withdraw and/or transfer from UNE (whether to return home or to another provider), you forfeit the bursary. You will not receive any refund of the Bursary component of your tuition fees.
- The UNE International Bursary is not transferrable to another person and cannot be deferred until a later date.
- You must adhere to all of UNE’s policies and procedures relating to student and academic conduct. Failure to do so, may result in the bursary being withdrawn.
- UNE’s decision to award or not award an International Bursary is final and no appeal will be entered into.
If you would like to discuss any aspects of your bursary, please contact our international admissions team.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following core and scholarship specific eligibility requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | To be eligible for this bursary, you must not be an Australian or New Zealand citizen |
| New or Continuing | Open to New and Continuing students. However, after receiving a bursary for the first year of study, students must achieve a minimum GPA of 4.5 on a 7.0 scale at the end of each academic year to be eligible to continue receiving the bursary in their next year of study. If students meet the GPA requirement, then they will keep receiving the yearly bursary until the end of the normal duration of their course. These students will be identified by UNE International and reported to Student Accounts. |
| Study Mode | On campus full-time or online full-time |
| Study Load | An international students enrolling in a full degree program (not Non-award, Postgraduate International Qualifying Program etc.) |
| Course type | Coursework studies |
Before you apply
Before you apply for this scholarship, please ensure you have read and understood the below important information:
- What are the important dates?
- Do I meet the English Language Requirements?
- Do I need to undertake any extra English Language Training? See UNE's English Language Centre website for a range of programs.
- As a potential student visa holder, are you aware of your rights and obligations under ESOS, National Code, and TPS?
- The academic year at UNE is divided into three trimesters. Many coursework programs are available for commencing students in either Trimester 1 or 2. Only a limited number of courses start in Trimester 3.
Ensure that you attach certified copies of transcripts of all relevant previous studies including:
- proof of completion
- photo page from passport or another birth record
- evidence of English language proficiency
- any other documentation requested in the online form
If your documents are in a language other than English, please provide an officially certified English translation with certified copies of the original documents.
Find out more about the admissions process and what happens after you submit your application.
