UQ International Excellence Scholarship

Brief Description

The UQ International Excellence Scholarship is a highly competitive program offered by the University of Queensland to attract and support top-performing international students. This scholarship aims to recognize exceptional academic achievements and provide financial assistance to those with the desire to excel and contribute to the global community.

Host Institution(s)

The University of Queensland (UQ) is a world-renowned research-intensive public university located in Brisbane, Australia. It is consistently ranked among the top universities in Australia and the world, with a strong commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and industry collaboration.

Level/Field of Study

The UQ International Excellence Scholarship is available to students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programs. The fields of study included are diverse, spanning across various disciplines such as science, engineering, business, humanities, and more.

Number of Awards

Each year, UQ offers over 130 UQ International Excellence Scholarships to outstanding international students. These scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement and potential, with a limited number of scholarships available to students within certain programs.

Target Group

This scholarship program is open to all international students, excluding those from New Zealand. It is a competitive program, and applicants must meet the eligibility criteria to be considered for the scholarship.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions

UQ International Excellence Scholarship offers a 50% tuition fee reduction for the duration of the program. The scholarship is available for the minimum program period, which is typically three years for an undergraduate program and 18 months for a postgraduate program.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship,

• Applicants must be classified as an international student and not be a recipient of any other scholarship.
• Have applied to study full-time at UQ commencing in 2026 in an eligible program.
• have received an unconditional offer in an eligible program (or have satisfied all the conditions of a conditional offer).
• have satisfied the program entry rank and English language proficiency requirements.
• have achieved a competitive score as determined by the University among the pool of offer holders for programs in their commencement semester.

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Application Instructions

You don’t need to apply for this scholarship. When you apply to study a program at UQ, you’re automatically considered for this scholarship if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Official Website

For more information and to apply for the UQ International Excellence Scholarship, please visit the official website.