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Australia Awards scholarships
Australian Government award for international students
Students from eligible developing countries can access this award which aims to promote education and build strong links to Australia. The University of Sydney is helping to develop the global leaders of tomorrow to drive change and contribute to development in their own countries.
The University of Sydney is proud of its longstanding partnership with the Australian Award Scholarships (AAS). We offer a range of courses suited to the priority areas for coursework and research degrees.
Benefits
- Full course tuition fees – covered by the Australian Government.
- Return airfares to Australia.
- Living expenses contributions and establishment allowance.
Eligibility
Meet all requirements outlined in the AAS Policy Handbook (pdf, 1.3MB).
Close date
- Closes 30 April 2024
Dates differ between countries. Read more country-specific information for this program on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website.
Why Sydney?
The University of Sydney offers breadth and expertise through research across our faculties and schools. We have significant capability in more than 20 major areas of research.
Scholarship recipients looking to apply and enrol in a research degree are required to have the support of an academic supervisor before applying.
How to apply
Refer to your relevant participating country profile on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website for the link to the application portal.
Eligible courses
View eligible courses for priority areas recognised by the Australian Award scholarship.
- Bachelor of Arts in International Relations 000705M
- Bachelor of Arts 000705M (majoring in Education Studies)
- Bachelor of Commerce 012849G
- Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Advanced Studies 093743B
- Bachelor of Education (Primary) 103484G
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary) 103485F
- Master of Political Economy 079642B
- Master of Public Policy 082909J
- Master of Cultural Studies 079640D
- Master of Strategic Public Relations 079644M
- Master of Digital Communications and Culture 079025E
- Master of Media Practice 078670F
- Master of Administrative Law and Policy 020152G
- Master of Commerce 019181A
- Master of Commerce (Extension) 077328F
- Master of Management 063099G
- Master of Social Justice (Peace and Conflict Studies) 106362D
- Master of Social Justice (Development Studies) 106362D
- Master of Social Justice (Human Rights) 106362D
- Master of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations 061140E
- Master of Nutrition and Dietetics 008414B
- Master of Advanced Nursing Practice 084691F
- Master of Public Health 097037G
- Master of Health Communications 079641C
- Master of Medical Physics 050097E
- Master of Global Health 097038F
- Master of Dental Public Health 102403K
- Master of Health Policy 053869G
- Master of International Relations 079205A
- Master of Education 000674B
- Master of Education (Special and Inclusive Education) 000674B
- Master of Education (Educational Psychology) 000674B
- Master of Education (Educational Management and Leadership) 000674B
- Master of International Relations 079205A
- Master of International Security 082906A
Research Degrees
- Master of Education (Research) 105726M
- Master of Arts (Research) 050922K
- Master of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences) 009061C
- Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Social Science) 0100200
- Master of Philosophy (Business) 019835A
- Doctor of Philosophy (Business) 000704
- Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine and Health) 0100244
- Master of Philosophy (Medicine and Health) 057895G
- Master of Philosophy (Business) 019835A
- Doctor of Philosophy (Business) 000704A
- Bachelor of Arts 000705M (majoring in Gender Studies)
- Bachelor of Arts 000705M (majoring in Cultural Studies)
- Master of International Relations 079205A
- Master of International Security 082906A
- Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts 064060C
- Master of Environmental Law 016239A
- Master of Laws (LLM) 006449G
- Master of Sustainability 068694C
- Master of Cultural Studies 079640D
- Master of Project Management 082914A
- Master of Complex Systems 102408E
- Master of Agriculture and Environment 084693A
- Master of Urban and Regional Planning 000677K
- Master of Environmental Science 082877A
- Master of Environmental Science and Law 083651M
- Master of Maritime Science and Management 083318B
- Master of Engineering (Sustainability and Environmental Engineering) 077463K
- Master of Political Economy 079642B
- Master of Public Policy 082909J
- Master of Cultural Studies 079640D
- Master of Digital Communications and Culture 079025E
- Master of Media Practice 078670F
- Master of Administrative Law and Policy 020152G
- Juris Doctor 071754C
- Master of Social Justice (Peace and Conflict Studies) 106362D
- Master of Social Justice (Development Studies) 106362D
- Master of Social Justice (Human Rights) 106362D
- Master of Cultural Studies 079640D
- Master of International Security 082906A
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Politics and International Relations) 093741D
- Master of Public Policy 082909J
- Master of Logistics, Supply Chain and Transport 088747G
- Master of Cyber Security 108761F
- Master of Data Science 108764C
- Master of Digital Health and Data Science 106003E
Research Degrees
- Master of Arts (Research) 050922K
- Master of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences) 009061C
- Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Social Science) 0100200
- Master of Philosophy (Business) 019835A
- Doctor of Philosophy (Business) 000704A
- Master of Philosophy (Business) 019835A
- Doctor of Philosophy (Business) 000704A
- Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) 000703B
- Master of Museum and Heritage Studies 078208J
- Master of Engineering (Telecommunications Engineering) 077463K
- Master of Urban Design 000681C
- Master of Complex Systems 102408E
- Master of Urban and Regional Planning 000677K
- Master of Architectural Science (Illumination Design) 082896J
- Master of Architectural Science (High Performance Buildings) 082896J
- Master of Architectural Science (Sustainable Design) 082896J
- Master of Environmental Law 016239A
- Bachelor of Economics 003336G
- Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Advanced Studies 093742C
- Bachelor of Commerce 012849G
- Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Advanced Studies 093743B
- Master of Commerce 019181A
- Master of Commerce (Extension) 077328F
- Master of Business Law 050921M
- Master of Business Administration (Leadership and Enterprise) 095861B
- Master of Transport 099890J
- Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering) 077463K
- Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Civil Engineering) 083109M
- Master of Political Economy 079642B
- Master of Public Policy 082909J
- Master of Administrative Law and Policy 020152G
- Master of Economic Analysis 079202D
- Master of Economics 083950M
- Master of Economic Analysis 079202D
- Master of Business Law 050921M
- Master of Social Justice (Peace and Conflict Studies) 106362D
- Master of Social Justice (Development Studies) 106362D
- Master of Social Justice (Human Rights) 106362D
- Master of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations 061140E
- Master of International Relations 079205A
- Master of International Security 082906A
Research Degrees
- Master of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences) 009061C
- Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Social Science) 0100200
- Master of Philosophy (Business) 019835A
- Doctor of Philosophy (Business) 000704A
- Master of Arts (Research) 050922K
- Master of Philosophy (Business) 019835A
- Doctor of Philosophy (Business) 000704A
- Master of Philosophy (Business) 019835A
- Doctor of Philosophy (Business) 000704A
- Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) 000703B
"My studies have imparted me with knowledge in reproductive health and fertility and enabled me to learn the importance of research in health policy - an area I intend to explore on my return home to Zambia to improve the health system."
Abigail Mulundano - Zambia
“Beyond the classroom, my stay in Australia has been marked by invaluable friendships, vibrant cultural exchange and the picturesque landscapes of the Australian east coast. I can’t wait to come home and contribute to my country’s future.”
Aladdin Roxas Ko - The Philippines
“When I return home, I’ll also transfer the knowledge and skills that have gained to my colleagues at work, especially those who are working on similar projects. A very old dream has been achieved by the Australia Award Scholarship. Thank you very much, Australia.”
Sonia Helou - Palestine
“I cannot thank the Australia Awards enough for this prestigious scholarship. It allows me to meet new people, experience different cultures, learn new skills, and bring back all the knowledge to contribute to Cambodia’s development. This has been the most fantastic experience ever in my life.”
Reasmey Cheut - Cambodia