How to finance my research degree
Discover the range of funding options for your tuition fees, living costs and research time.
Many different types of funding are available to students pursuing postgraduate research degrees, from government funding and stipend scholarships to scholarships for students conducting research in a specific field.
If you are a domestic student, you won't pay tuition fees.
Domestic students accepted into a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or master's by research program are awarded an RTP Fees Offset under the Australian Government's Research Training Program.
The University offers two highly competitive scholarships that provide an allowance to cover living costs while you undertake your research.
Recipients receive $41,753 each year (indexed annually), which is one of Australia's most generous stipend rates.
Scholarship applications are submitted as part of the course application process. You must complete this additional form to be eligible for a scholarship.
Learn more about how to apply for postgraduate research.
If you are an international student, you must pay tuition fees. Tuition fee estimates can be found on the individual course pages.
However, you can apply for one of our scholarship packages below which provides both a stipend scholarship to support relocation and living costs, and a tuition fee scholarship.
The main scholarships we offer international students include a fortnightly payment to cover living expenses (a stipend). If you are awarded one of these scholarships, you will also receive an additional tuition fee scholarship to cover the cost of your fees.
| Stipend scholarship | Related tuition fee scholarship |
|---|---|
| RTP International Stipend Scholarship | RTP Fee Offset |
| University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS) | University of Sydney Tuition Fee Scholarship |
You will receive an annual stipend of $41,573 (indexed annually) and 100% tuition fees for up to 14 research periods.
Scholarship package applications are submitted as part of the course application process. You must complete this additional form to be eligible for the scholarships.
Learn more about how to apply for postgraduate research.
