The Queensland University of Technology Scholarship is a fully funded study opportunity for international students to pursue postgraduate degrees in Australia.
The QUT Postgraduate Research Award offers a full tuition coverage scholarship, which includes a stipend rate is $37,010 per annum, and overseas health coverage.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the QUT Postgraduate Research Award, you must:
meet QUT’s admission criteria for a research degree, which includes meeting QUT’s English language requirements
not be in receipt of another living allowance scholarship to undertake the research degree
enrol as a full-time, internal student (unless approval for part-time and/or external study is obtained).
Benefits
The Queensland University of Technology Scholarship covers the following;
An annual stipend paid fortnightly to support living costs. From 1 January 2026, the annual stipend rate is $37,010 per annum (currently $33,637 for 2025)
A maximum duration for the scholarship while undertaking a QUT PhD is 3.5 years and for a QUT MPhil is 1.75 years. This includes an extension of up to 6 months (PhD) or 3 months (MPhil), if approved for your candidature.
This is the full-time, tax-exempt rate which will index annually.
You will receive a tuition fee offset/sponsorship, covering the cost of your tuition fees for the first 4 full-time equivalent years of your doctoral studies or the first 2 full-time equivalent years of your master degree studies.
International students also receive Single Overseas Health Cover if eligible.
Method of Application
Click the button below to visit the program’s webpage.
First you’ll need to:
make sure you meet the entry and English language requirements
find a supervisor
prepare your supporting documents
complete your research proposal.
Then you can submit your expression of interest (EOI) via the online form.
If successful, you’ll receive an invitation to submit your final application. It usually takes between 6 to 8 weeks from submitting your EOI until you receive your admission outcome.
Click Here to Apply
Application Deadline: July 31, 2026.