UNISA 2023 International Research Tuition Scholarship (IRTS)

International Research Tuition Scholarships (IRTS) are awarded to international students on the basis of academic merit and demonstrated research capability, and who will be supported during their degree by a full living stipend supported by external funding, e.g a recognised sponsor or external scholarship awarding body.

• Table of Content
• About University of South Australia (UNISA)
• International Research Tuition Scholarship (IRTS)
• Aim and Benefits of International Research Tuition Scholarship (IRTS)
• Requirements for International Research Tuition Scholarship (IRTS) Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of South Australia (UNISA)

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise on the global stage, agile and astute, known for relevance, equity and excellence. We educate and prepare global learners from all backgrounds, instilling professional skills and knowledge, and capacity and drive for lifelong learning. We undertake research that is inspired by global challenges and opportunities, delivers economic and social benefits, and which informs our teaching. We operate through a partnered, end-user informed culture of teaching and research with a commitment to outstanding service, ... continue reading

International Research Tuition Scholarship (IRTS)

Aim and Benefits of International Research Tuition Scholarship (IRTS)

The IRTS total fee-waiver is for a maximum of 4 years for PhD students and over a maximum 2 years for Master of Research students.  This scholarship does not include Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) which is a condition of the student visa, and applicants are responsible for ensuring they have appropriate cover for themselves and their family where applicable.

Requirements for International Research Tuition Scholarship (IRTS) Qualification

In addition to meeting UniSA’s eligibility criteria, applicants must be:

• Commencing international research degree students
• High quality with demonstrated research capability, as assessed by UniSA
• Be supported by a strong supervisory panel(with end-user adviser on the supervisory panel, where appropriate), and be enrolled in a research-rich environment
• In receipt of (or been awarded) a fully externally funded stipend scholarship, or in receipt of a living stipend supported by external funding*.

*Note: the living stipend needs to be in the form of an externally funded scholarship administered through the University or in agreement with an industry partner, sponsorship body or organisation.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

International students with an external sponsorship or scholarship can apply for any listed projects.  Some applicants may have additional conditions stipulated by their sponsorship or scholarship provider, and may need to develop their own project with a UniSA supervisor.  You can find more information about this here. 

If you have any difficulties in finding a UniSA supervisor, or if you have any other questions or queries please contact us.

for more details, visit UNISA website.