Swinburne University Tuition Fee Scholarship 2025

 

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Swinburne University Tuition Fee Scholarship 2025

The Swinburne University Tuition Fee Scholarship 2025 is a prestigious opportunity designed to support ambitious international students pursuing a higher degree by research at one of Australia’s leading universities in technology and innovation.

This scholarship removes the burden of tuition fees, giving students the chance to focus entirely on research that contributes to global knowledge and real-world solutions. Open to students worldwide, it covers tuition fees for doctoral or master’s research programs, provided applicants secure the support of a Principal Supervisor at Swinburne University of Technology.

 Scholarship Overview

• Scholarship type: Full tuition fee coverage (no stipend provided)

• Stipend value: None (living costs must be self-funded or covered by other sources)

• Other supports: Access to Swinburne’s research facilities, academic supervision, and progress reviews each semester

• Study Level: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Psychology, Master by Research

• Study Course: Open to all research areas (subject to supervisor availability)

• Citizen type: International students

• Number of positions: Limited (case-by-case approval based on supervisor support)

• Duration:

  • Up to 2 years for Master by Research

  • Up to 4 years for PhD or Doctor of Psychology

• Deadline: Open throughout 2025 (applications reviewed year-round; early submission recommended)

Eligibility Criteria 

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Be an international student applying for a higher degree by research (PhD, Doctor of Psychology, or Master by Research).

• Meet Swinburne University’s entry requirements for the chosen program.

• Secure the support of a Principal Supervisor at Swinburne.

• Submit a complete Higher Degree by Research (HDR) application, including a detailed research proposal and referee reports.

• Agree to scholarship terms, including timely completion of the degree.

Selection Criteria 

The selection process will be merit-based, with consideration of:

• Academic achievements in previous studies (GPA, class ranking, transcripts).

• Quality and feasibility of the submitted research proposal.

• Research potential and alignment with Swinburne’s research priorities.

• Professional or research experience relevant to the proposed study.

• Recommendations and referee reports.

• Supervisor’s endorsement and willingness to support the project.

(Also Apply for Fully Funded Sir James McNeil Postgraduate Scholarship 2025)

How to Apply 

1. Choose a research topic aligned with Swinburne’s institutes, schools, or centres.

2. Check entry requirements for your preferred program (PhD, Doctor of Psychology, or Master by Research).

3. Find a supervisor using the Swinburne “Find a Supervisor” tool and contact them to discuss your project.

4. If the supervisor agrees, they will complete an Application for Tuition Fee Scholarship on your behalf.

5. Prepare and submit your HDR application with a research proposal, referee reports, and academic transcripts via Swinburne’s online system.

6. Wait for the review process (may take up to eight weeks).

Who to Contact

Graduate Research Office – Swinburne University of Technology

•  Email: HDRscholarships@swin.edu.au
•  Website: www.swinburne.edu.au

Visit University Website for further details and to apply

(Also Apply for Griffith Industry PhD Scholarship Scheme 2025)

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