Study at Deakin University on Scholarship — Apply for master’s and PhD in Australia

Study at Deakin University on Scholarship — Apply for master’s and PhD in Australia

Deakin University in Australia has announced fully funded scholarships for international students to pursue postgraduate research and PhD programs. The scholarships are offered under the Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Scholarship schemes, including the Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship and the Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR). Students from Bangladesh and other countries are eligible to apply.

Study at Deakin University on Scholarship — Apply for master’s and PhD in Australia
Study at Deakin University on Scholarship — Apply for master’s and PhD in Australia

The RTP Scholarship is funded by the Australian Government, while the DUPR Scholarship is financed by Deakin University. Both domestic and international students can apply.

Founded in 1974, Deakin University is one of Australia’s leading research universities. The university collaborates closely with the Australian government and industry partners, giving students opportunities to engage in advanced research and professional work experience alongside their studies.

Available Research Areas

Applicants can pursue research degrees in the following faculties and institutes:

Faculty of Health
Faculty of Arts and Education
Faculty of Business and Law
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment
Institute for Frontier Materials
Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation
Institute for Applied Artificial Intelligence

Applications in many research areas remain open throughout the year.

Scholarship Benefits

Selected candidates will receive:

Full tuition fee waiver
Annual stipend of AUD 37,450
Overseas Student Health Cover for international students
Paid sick leave and medical support
Relocation allowance ranging from AUD 500 to AUD 1,500
Airfare support for international students
Scholarship Duration
PhD Programs
Living stipend: 3 years
Tuition fee coverage: 4 years
Research Master’s Programs
Stipend and tuition coverage: 2 years
Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be eligible to enroll in a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) program at Deakin University
Be an Australian or international student
Not be receiving another equivalent Commonwealth-funded scholarship or award
Application Process

Applicants can submit their applications online through the official Deakin University scholarship portal.

Application Deadline: 23 August 2026