Sponsors and Scholarships

The University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± is dedicated to supporting our valued partners and providing students with equitable access to education through sponsor and scholarship opportunities.

Learn more about the scholarships available to international undergraduate and postgraduate students which are administered by the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ±.

International HDR & PhD student scholarships

Learn more about the scholarships available to international HDR and PhD students which are administered by the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ±.

University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± student scholarships

Learn more about the scholarships available to University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± students who want to study overseas.

Sponsored students are students who receive a scholarship from their home government, a specific company, a non-government organisation, or the Ìý²õ³¦³ó±ð³¾±ð.

The University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± works with the Australian Government, international governments, funding agencies and industry to develop strategic sponsor partnerships to attract the brightest minds from around the world and provide tertiary education opportunities for students from a wide range of countries.

The University works closely with sponsors across the entire student lifecycle, providing support in areas such as application and admissions, student finance and invoicing, academic performance reporting, and dedicated student support services.

The University currently accepts sponsored students from the following agencies:

  • Africa & Middle East

    Ìý- United Arab Emirates (UAE)

    AFAQ for Leadership Development is a leadership development consultancy in the UAE that works closely with organisations (including public sector and government ministries) to optimise the capability of senior leaders, managers and teams.

    - UAE

    The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) provides scholarships for outstanding Emirati students to pursue undergraduate studies at leading global universities and contribute to Abu Dhabi’s knowledge-based economy. The University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± (UoA) is also pleased to partner with ADEK on its Khotwa (RizeUp) Scholarship Program. This is a new and fully funded scholarship program for Abu Dhabi students to study abroad in Australia, New Zealand, Canada or the United States. Khotwa Scholars coming to UoA will undertake English language training at UoA’s English Language Centre, proceeded by one year of a foundation program at the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± College, with the final three years spent at the University to earn a bachelor’s degree.

    Ìý-ÌýAustralia

    The AustraliaÌýAwards Scholarships program provides opportunities for students from a wide range of countries in the Indo-Pacific region and Africa to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate study in Australia. Administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, this program aims to develop the skills and knowledge of emerging leaders from developing countries so they can drive change and contribute to development, prosperity, and resilience outcomes in their home country.ÌýÌý

    Ìý-ÌýKuwait

    The KCO acts as a liaison point between Australian institutions and the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) in Kuwait, which sets out the number of government-sponsored students in Australian universities and nominated majors. The University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± works closely with KCO in the administration of scholarships for students studying at the University.Ìý

    - UAE

    The UAE Ministry of Education provides scholarshipÌýopportunities for students to study in the most prestigious universities around the world, including the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ±. In Australia, these scholarships are managed through the Education and Technology Sciences Attaché Office in Canberra.

    Ìý- Oman

    The Sultanate of Oman sponsors its citizens to undertake undergraduate studies at the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ±, especially in areas relevant to the Sultanate’s key job market needs. This scholarship program aims to produce graduates who have technical competence and knowledge in core disciplines, as well as skills sought by employers.

    Ìý- Saudi ArabiaÌý

    SACM, an affiliate of the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Australia, facilitates the implementation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program and other scholarship programs run by Saudi ministries, universities and corporations.

    Ìý- Saudi ArabiaÌý

    The University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± has a sponsorship agreement with Saudi Aramco to welcome students into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum) program. Students complete the Aramco College Preparation Program and study at the world’s top universities in their respective disciplines before returning to take up positions with the company.Ìý

  • Latin America & The Caribbean

    Ìý-ÌýChile

    Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo – National Agency for Research and Development (ANID) is a government agency that administers and executes postgraduate scholarships to promote, encourage and develop research, technological development and scientific-technological innovation in Chile.

    Ìý- Paraguay

    The Programa Nacional de Becas en el Exterior ‘Don Carlos Antonio Lopez’ (BECAL) is a national scholarship program for academic excellence from the Paraguayan Government for university graduates to carry out postgraduate studies abroad. The scholarship program aims to increase the levels of knowledge generation and application in the areas of science and technology and the levels of learning in education through the improvement of supply in advanced human capital in Paraguay in these areas.

    Ìý-ÌýColombia

    COLFUTURO is a financial support initiative for ColombianÌýprofessionals who wish to broaden their career development by pursuing master's by coursework and research or doctoral research higher degree studies at the top global 100 universities to build on human capital forÌýthe future of Colombia.ÌýThe University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± also collaborates with COLFUTURO on its languages program for intensive English language studies.

    - Peru

    PRONABEC is Peru's national scholarship program, funding high-achieving Peruvian students to undertake postgraduate studies overseas.ÌýThe University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± is delighted to be one of PRONABEC’s partner universities and to welcome Peruvian students to campus through this program.

    Ìý- Mexico

    FUNED (Fundación Mexicana para la Educación, la Tecnología y la Ciencia) is a not-for-profit organisation that provides financial support to high-achieving Mexican students who want to study a master’s degree abroad at the best universities in the world. ÌýFUNED’s mission is to contribute to the development of Mexico through the professional growth of young Mexicans, and encourage them to become agents of change for the country. FUNED supports all areas of study that contribute to the economic development of Mexico.

  • Northeast Asia

    Ìý-ÌýAustralia

    The AustraliaÌýAwards Scholarships program provides opportunities for students from a wide range of countries in the Indo-Pacific region and Africa to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate study in Australia. Administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, this program aims to develop the skills and knowledge of emerging leaders from developing countries so they can drive change and contribute to development, prosperity, and resilience outcomes in their home count