Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarship for International Students

The University of Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarship (International) cuts your tuition fees by half. It is open to international students starting an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree. The award goes to applicants who have shown strong academic results in earlier studies. Competition is high, so your grades matter.

• Host: University of Adelaide, Australia
• Level: Undergraduate or postgraduate coursework
• Study destination: Australia
• Deadline: 22 May 2026 (annual)
• Awards: Not specified
• What is covered: 50% reduction of tuition fees
• Starts: Next course starts 2026

University of Adelaide, Australia

Undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees in any discipline offered at the University, with some exceptions.

Not specified.

International students.

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

The scholarship is a 50% reduction of the tuition fees.

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

1. be an international student
2. be applying to study a CRICOS registered bachelor degree (minimum 96 units / 2 years equivalent) after the application of any credit/RPL, or a CRICOS registered master degree (minimum 72 units / 1.5 years equivalent) after the application of any credit/RPL, at Adelaide University;
3. satisfy one of the following in the qualification used as the basis of admission to the Adelaide University degree:
   • Undergraduate only: applicants with a minimum ATAR of 99 (or international equivalent).
   • Undergraduate and postgraduate: applicants with a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 6.7 (on a 7.0 scale) or comparable score.
4. not be applying to study one of the Excluded Programs (see below);
5. not be an Australia Awards recipient; and
6. not be an International Sponsored Student entitled to a tuition fee waiver equal to or greater than the scholarship value, in which case the fee waiver amount will apply.

Applications are currently closed.

To apply, you must complete the application form following the instructions provided at the official website. For Semester 2, 2026, the deadline is 22 May 2026.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the online application system and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

This award suits international students who have strong grades and plan to start a coursework degree at the University of Adelaide. If you are applying for a bachelor's or master's by coursework and can show a high GPA or ATAR, you are the right fit. It is not for research degrees or for students who already hold a full tuition waiver.

• Who can apply? International students applying for a CRICOS registered bachelor or master degree by coursework at the University of Adelaide, who meet the academic thresholds and are not in excluded programs.
• What does the scholarship cover? It covers a 50% reduction of your tuition fees.
• When is the deadline? For Semester 2, 2026, the deadline is 22 May 2026.
• How do I apply? Complete the application form following the instructions on the official website.
• Can I apply if I have an Australia Awards scholarship? No, Australia Awards recipients are not eligible.
• What if I already have a tuition fee waiver? If you are an International Sponsored Student with a waiver equal to or greater than the scholarship value, the fee waiver amount will apply instead.

• Read the official guidelines and the list of excluded programs before you start.
• Prepare your academic transcripts and proof of English early so you can submit before the deadline.
• Check that your GPA or ATAR meets the minimum required for the qualification you use for admission.
• Confirm whether you need to apply for the scholarship separately or if you are automatically considered.
• Keep a copy of your application and note the deadline in your calendar.