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University of Wollongong Australia University Postgraduate Award 2025

Scholarship
Australia
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Published Apr 10, 2025

Overview

The University Postgraduate Award (UPA) is designed to support exceptional research students by providing a tax-free living stipend. Awarded annually based on academic merit and research potential, the UPA enables students to pursue world-class research at UOW, one of Australia’s top-ranking research-intensive universities.

The scholarship is open to future and current students commencing or undertaking a research degree in a broad range of academic fields.

Description

The University Postgraduate Award (UPA) is designed to support exceptional research students by providing a tax-free living stipend. Awarded annually based on academic merit and research potential, the UPA enables students to pursue world-class research at UOW, one of Australia’s top-ranking research-intensive universities.

The scholarship is open to future and current students commencing or undertaking a research degree in a broad range of academic fields.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the University Postgraduate Award (UPA), applicants must:

Be a domestic or international student
Be commencing or currently enrolled in a PhD or MPhil at the University of Wollongong
Meet UOW’s admission and English language requirements
Demonstrate strong academic performance and research potential
Submit a complete application for admission and scholarship consideration via the official portal

Additional Information

About The Scholarship

The University Postgraduate Award (UPA) is designed to support exceptional research students by providing a tax-free living stipend. Awarded annually based on academic merit and research potential, the UPA enables students to pursue world-class research at UOW, one of Australia’s top-ranking research-intensive universities.
The scholarship is open to future and current students commencing or undertaking a research degree in a broad range of academic fields.

Degree Level

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

Available Subjects

The UPA scholarship covers a wide variety of study areas offered by the following faculties at UOW:

Faculty of Business and Law
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health
Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Study Areas Include

Business, Management & Marketing
Computer Science & Information Technology
Engineering & Environmental Sciences
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & Medical Sciences
Education, Psychology & Human Behaviour
Health & Nursing
Law, Literature, Social Sciences & Advocacy
Creative & Performing Arts, Media, and Communication

Benefits

Recipients of the UPA scholarship 2025 will receive:

A tax-free stipend of AUD $35,522 per annum (2025 rate; indexed annually)

Scholarship duration:

3.5 years full-time for Doctoral candidates
2 years full-time for Master of Philosophy candidates
Access to cutting-edge research facilities, expert supervision, and support through UOW's Graduate Research School

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Domestic and International students from all countries.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the University Postgraduate Award (UPA), applicants must:

Be a domestic or international student
Be commencing or currently enrolled in a PhD or MPhil at the University of Wollongong
Meet UOW’s admission and English language requirements
Demonstrate strong academic performance and research potential
Submit a complete application for admission and scholarship consideration via the official portal

How To Apply

Visit the UOW Apply Online portal to apply for your research degree.
During the application, indicate your interest in applying for a UPA scholarship.

Ensure your application includes:

Research proposal
Academic transcripts
CV/resume
Letters of reference
Submit all documents before the application deadline.

Application Deadlines

International students: 23 May 2025
Domestic students: 3 October 2025

Why Choose Uow

Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide
Located on a stunning coastal campus in New South Wales
Strong global research network and world-class faculty
Dedicated support for international students
Member of the Group of Eight Deans of Engineering and Associates

Final Thoughts

The University Postgraduate Award (UPA) 2025 is a golden opportunity for ambitious researchers to pursue fully funded graduate research in Australia. With a competitive stipend and access to world-class resources, UOW supports scholars ready to make a global impact in their fields.
Apply by 23 May 2025 (for international applicants) or 3 October 2025 (for domestic applicants) and take your academic journey to the next level at the University of Wollongong.

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University of Wollongong

Degree

PhD

Subjects

All Subjects

Nationality

International Students, Domestic Students

Country

Australia

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