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UQ International Excellence Scholarship 2027

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Key facts

Stipend
none
Subject
All fields
Intake
2027
Degree
Undergraduate / Masters
Deadline
Rolling
For the duration of the program

Overview

The University of Queensland automatically assesses every international student who applies to study full-time in 2027 for the UQ International Excellence Scholarship — there is no application form. High-achieving offer holders receive a 25% tuition fee reduction every semester for their entire program, across all study areas at undergraduate and postgraduate coursework level.

Why it is notable: A genuine "apply for admission, get assessed automatically" award covering ALL fields and both undergraduate and postgraduate coursework — but it's competitive (a competitive score among the offer-holder pool), and you lose it if you already hold another UQ tuition reduction or a full external sponsorship.
Funding at a glance

What it covers

  • 25% reduction in tuition fees per semester, applied prior to the tuition fee due date each semester, for the duration of the program

Eligibility criteria

Qualification Required
Higher secondaryfor Bachelors Graduationfor Masters
This scholarship is offered for Undergraduate and Masters programs.
Who can applyInternational students of all nationalities
ExperienceNo experience required
Language CertificateCourse-dependent — must satisfy the program's English language proficiency requirements
Other CertificatesAcademic transcripts/certificates as required for the UQ program admission application
Age LimitNo Age Limit

Check your eligibility

Run all three quick checks before reviewing your chosen course's full entry requirements.

1

Country checker

All nationalities eligible (international students only — domestic students use separate UQ scholarship schemes)

2

Last degree checker

Choose your highest completed qualification to see which degree level may fit.

3

Course checker

Pick a course to see whether it falls inside this scholarship's scope.

Complete all three checks

Your combined result will appear here.

Based on published eligibility — always confirm on the official page before applying.

Application essentials

Requirements

Review each requirement before you begin the application.

01

International student

must be an international student

02

2027 commencement

must have applied to study full-time at UQ commencing in 2027 in an eligible program

03

Offer conditions met

must have satisfied all conditions of the program offer plus the program entry rank and English language proficiency requirements

04

Competitive score

must have achieved a competitive score among the pool of offer holders for the commencement semester

05

No double funding

must not hold another UQ scholarship/tuition reduction/rebate (except the UQ English Language Scholarship) or a full external scholarship/sponsorship

06

Fee

No fee — completely free

Document checklist

01UQ program admission application with academic transcripts/certificates and English language evidence
02No separate scholarship documents (automatic assessment)
Application fee
No fee — completely free (no scholarship application exists)
Visa, kept concise: Study visa type for this destination: Australian Student visa (subclass 500)

Application Procedure

7 steps — follow in order. Each stage prepares the next.

01

Apply for admission to study full-time at

UQ commencing in 2027 in an eligible program.

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02

You are automatically assessed for the scholarship —

no separate application is needed.

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03

Satisfy all conditions of your program offer

(and the entry rank + English requirements).

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06

UQ program admission application with academic transcripts/certificates

and English language evidence

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05

Accept by the acceptance deadline UQ gives you

the 25% reduction is then applied before each semester's tuition due date.

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04

If eligible, UQ notifies you of the

scholarship with your unconditional letter of offer, or once you satisfy all conditions of a conditional offer.

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07

No separate scholarship documents (automatic assessment)

Ready to apply?
Continue on the official The University of Queensland platform.
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Frequently asked questions

Do I apply separately for this scholarship? A: No. When you apply to study a program at UQ, you are automatically assessed for this scholarship.
How much is it worth? A: A 25% reduction in tuition fees per semester, for the duration of your program.
Which levels and fields does it cover? A: Undergraduate and postgraduate coursework, across all study areas (subject to the eligible-program list in the terms and conditions).
Who is eligible? A: International students who applied full-time for 2027 commencement in an eligible program, satisfied all offer conditions, met the entry rank and English requirements, and achieved
Can I hold it with another scholarship? A: No — not with another UQ scholarship, tuition fee reduction or rebate (except the UQ English Language Scholarship), and not with a full scholarship/sponsorsh
How will I know if I got it? A: UQ notifies you together with your unconditional letter of offer, or once you satisfy all conditions of a conditional offer, and tells you the acceptance deadline.
When is the reduction applied? A: The 25% tuition fee reduction is applied prior to the tuition fees due date each semester.

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After you win

Accept the program offer and the scholar

Obtain your Confirmation of Enrolment (C

Arrange Overseas Student Health Cover (O

Apply for the Australian Student visa (s

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