INTRODUCTION

Whether you’re choosing your first career, changing direction, or looking for a competitive edge, Melbourne can offer you direct pathways to realising your career ambitions. With their range of flexible degrees, you can choose to focus on your career from day one. You’ll gain practical skills and real-world expertise while benefitting from their strong connections with community and industry. Click here to view selection of common career pathways to explore – but this is just a small selection of what’s possible at Melbourne.

ELIGIBILITY

Graduate research scholaeship are available to high-achieving students undertaking graduate research at the University of Melbourne.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

  • Have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne, or be currently enrolled in a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne

BENEFITS

Stipend and fee offset scholarships

  • Full fee offset for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to four years for students undertaking a doctoral degree.
  • Living allowance of $34,400 per year pro rata (2023 full-time study rate) for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to 3.5 years for students undertaking a doctoral degree. The living allowance may be indexed annually and includes limited paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.
  • Relocation grant of $2000 for students moving from States or Territories other than Victoria or $3000 for students moving from outside Australia.
  • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single Membership for international students who require a student visa to study in Australia

HOW TO APPLY

They offer more than 340 award programs ranging from Graduate Certificates to Masters and PhD study in a wide range of study areas and disciplines. Studying a graduate degree can set you up to become a leader in your field and open you up to a wider range of career opportunities and earning potential.
If you’re applying for a graduate research degree, go to Graduate research study