Fees and scholarships
Australian citizens or permanent residents
Candidates must be enrolled students of the University throughout the period of candidature and must pay the Amenities and Services fees at the beginning of each year.
From September 2000, the Research Training Scheme (RTS) was introduced by the Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs. The RTS replaces the Research Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) Exemptions Scheme. It provides Commonwealth-funded HDR students with an ‘entitlement’ to a HECS exemption for the duration of an accredited HDR course, up to a maximum period of four years’ full-time or eight years part-time equivalent study for a PhD. Under the provisions of the Research Training Scheme (RTS) candidates transferring their candidature are required to have the time they were enrolled at their previous university included in the maximum time available.
The University may elect to impose fees on students who have exhausted their entitlement.
Scholarships
Australian scholarships
These scholarships are available to Australian citizens, permanent residents or currently enrolled international students wishing to undertake a higher research degree at The University of Melbourne.
Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) with a Research Training Scheme (RTS) place.
An RTS place exempts students from liability under the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) for their research higher degree studies. Time limits and other conditions apply to RTS places.
Benefits provided by the APA include:
• a living allowance of $22,500 per annum (2010 rate)
• a Relocation Grant of $2,000 awarded to students who are moving from interstate in order to study at the University of Melbourne or $3,000 awarded to those who are moving from overseas
• a Thesis Allowance of up to $420 (2010 rate) for masters by research and up to $840 (2010 rate) for PhD and other doctorate by research candidates, and
• Paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.
Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS) with a Research Training Scheme (RTS) place.
An RTS place exempts students from liability under the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) for their research higher degree studies. Time limits and other conditions apply to RTS places.
Benefits provided by the MRS include:
• a living allowance of $22,500 per annum (2010 rate)
• a Relocation Grant of $2,000 awarded to students who are moving from interstate in order to study at the University of Melbourne or $3,000 awarded to those who are moving from overseas
• a Thesis Allowance of up to $420 (2010 rate) for masters by research and up to $840 (2010 rate) for PhD and other doctorate by research candidates, and
• Paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.
Application closing date:
October 31st for Australian Scholarships.
International students - International scholarships
International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)
The Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) is funded by the Australian Government and awarded to international students wishing to undertake graduate research degree studies at the University.
Each year the University of Melbourne offers about 40 new IPRSs.
Benefits and conditions
• IPRSs cover full tuition fees for each year of the course and the annual Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
• Students awarded an IPRS by the University of Melbourne normally receive a MIRS as well which provides a living allowance, thesis allowance and other benefits. Students transferring with an IPRS from other institutions are not guaranteed a MIRS.
The IPRS cover full tuition fees for each year of the course and the annual Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). Usually coupled with an MIRS, which provides a living allowance.
Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS)
The Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS) is awarded to international students wishing to undertake graduate research degree studies at the University of Melbourne. MIRSs are funded by the University with each faculty having a limited number to award.
Each year the University offers about 220 new Melbourne Research Scholarships (MRSs), of which about 100 are normally awarded to international students as MIRSs.
Benefits and conditions
• a living allowance of $22,500 per annum (2010 rate)
• a Relocation Grant of $2,000 awarded to students who are moving from interstate in order to study at the University of Melbourne or $3,000 awarded to those who are moving from overseas
• a Thesis Allowance of up to $420 (2010 rate) for masters by research and up to $840 (2010 rate) for PhD and other doctorate by research candidates, and
• paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.
Melbourne International Fee Remission Scholarship (MIFRS)
These scholarships are normally only available to international students commencing a research higher degree course. They cover full tuition costs, but not overseas student health.
Further information relating to scholarships can be found at http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/pgrad/
Application closing date:
September 15th for International Scholarships.
Further information relating to scholarships can be found at http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/pgrad/
