University Postgraduate Award (UPA)
University Postgraduate Awards (UPAs) are a stipend that aims to cover some living expenses.
The UPA is for Doctoral and Master of Philosophy candidates only and is only available at the University of Wollongong. The University of Wollongong has a limited number of UPAs allocated based on merit each year.
| Scholarship Value | 2023 stipend: $29,863* non-taxable * Stipends are indexed annually |
| Faculty | Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities;Business and Law; Engineering and Information Sciences; Science, Medicine and Health |
| Study area: | Accounting, Finance & Economics; Business, Marketing & Management; Law; Communications & Media; Computer Science & Information Technology; Creative & Performing Arts; Education; Engineering; Environmental & Biological Sciences; Health; Humanities & Social Inquiry; Literature & Language; Maths, Physics & Chemistry; Medical Science; Nursing; Psychology & Human Behaviour; Social Sciences & Advocacy |
| Student type | Domestic students; International students |
| Student status | Current student |
| Duration | Three and a half (3.5) years full-time for Doctoral candidates and two (2) years for Masters of Philosophy. |
| Application process | To apply for a UPA, please follow the directions when you apply for your degree at UOW Apply Online. Successful students will be expected to commence their UPA in the Autumn session following application. |
| Eligibility requirements | Students commencing Doctoral degrees and Master of Philosophy. |
| Application closing date | 3 October, each year. |
Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Total Amount | 30% tuition fee reduction for the minimum duration of an eligible course |
| Commencement | 2024 |
| Enrolment requirement | Masters’ (coursework) degree at UOW (Australian campuses only) *Excluding – Master of Psychology (Clinical), Clinical Exercise Physiology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Teaching, Social Work (Qualifying) or Doctor of Medicine |
| Citizenship requirements | International student |
| Application type | No application is required. Students will automatically be considered for this scholarship. |
| Number of scholarships available | Unlimited |
Eligibility
To be eligible for the scholarship students must;
- I am commencing a new coursework Master’s degree at UOW (Australian campuses only) in 2024, excluding Doctor of Medicine, Nutrition and Dietetics, Exercise Physiology, Teaching, Social Work, and Psychology degrees.
- have excellent academic results (75+ WAM or equivalent)
- be an international student
- not receive any other scholarship, sponsorship, bursary, or discount
- Achieve a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 50 for each session of enrolment
Graduate Certificate + Master package offers are not eligible for the scholarship
Joint Postgraduate Scholarships Program
International Postgraduate Tuition Awards (IPTAs) are available to cover international HDR students’ tuition fees in certain circumstances.
IPTAs can be available in three different circumstances:
- Full Course IPTA
- Final Session IPTA
- Financial Hardship IPTA
Full Course IPTA
International students who get a stipend scholarship (equivalent to the value of the current UPA stipend) will also get an offer to a Full Course IPTA to cover their tuition up to 4.0 EFTSL for Doctoral degrees and 2.0 EFTSL for Master of Philosophy degrees.
Final Session IPTA
Available to international students seeking a final session IPTA to complete their thesis. A Final Session IPTA also applies to international students who have accrued an EFTSL (Equivalent Full Time Study Load) of >4.0 for doctoral degrees and >2.0 for Master of Philosophy degrees, classifying them as overtime in their studies. Students should consult their supervisor regarding a final session IPTA and provide evidence that they are near completion of their thesis. If the supervisor supports the claim, s/he must submit an application to the Graduate Research School on or before the relevant session’s due date.
Financial Hardship IPTA
Available to international students seeking an IPTA for one session due to financial hardship. Students should consult their supervisor regarding a financial hardship IPTA. Also, they should provide full details of the economic circumstances that make them unable to pay fees. If the supervisor supports the claim, s/he must submit an application to the Graduate Research School on or before the relevant session’s due date.
| Scholarship Value | Tuition fees |
| Duration | Doctoral and Master of Philosophy degree candidates. |
| Application process | Your supervisor can access the application form on your behalf. Please refer to the application form for further information on supporting documentation. |
| Eligibility requirements | Doctoral and Masters of Philosophy degree candidates. |
| Application closing date | Autumn Session: 27 February Spring Session: 27 July |
| Faculty | Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities;Business and Law; Engineering and Information Sciences; Science, Medicine and Health |
| Study area | Varying based on the type of IPTA |
| Student type | International students |
| Student status | Current student |
