Scholarships for international students in Australia

Torrens University Australia welcomes the international community to study at Australia’s fastest-growing university. We’ll give you all the tools you need to create your own success.

Scholarships available

As part of a global community of learners, Torrens University Australia welcomes students from all over the world to join our industry-focused undergraduate and postgraduate courses. We have many scholarships for new international students available, no matter which area of study you’re interested in.

Alternate Pathway Scholarship

Up to 30% of your total tuition costs

If you have recently graduated from an onshore institution in Australia or are looking for a pathway to study at Torrens University, you may be eligible for the Alternate Pathway Scholarship. It will cover up to 30% of your total course tuition.

  • Eligibility criteria

    Scholarship is for new international students in Australia commencing their study in Trimester 1 or Trimester 1B, 2024. As an international student in Australia, you may be eligible if you have completed an onshore English language program, Australian Year 12, a vocational program or six months of higher education study (unless a release from your current registered provider is obtained, or you may be in the process of applying for a Student Visa onshore in Australia). Undergraduate and postgraduate international students must maintain a full-time study load, 1 EFTSL over a 12-month study period, to maintain their scholarship. Scholarship applicable on tuition fee only and on first attempt subjects only. Full price charged on retake subjects if previously failed. Scholarship may not be eligible for any course changes during the duration of study. This scholarship is for al faculties excluding Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School and Higher Degrees by Research.

New Brisbane Scholarship

Value: up to 30% of your total tuition costs

If you’re planning to study full-time at one of our Brisbane campuses in 2024*, you have the opportunity to apply for these scholarships. It will cover up to 30 per cent of your total course tuition.

  • Eligibility criteria
    Scholarship is for new international students commencing their studies at our Brisbane campuses in 2024. Academic conditions apply for the Design, Business and Health merit scholarships. Regional scholarships are provided based on new International student passport. Scholarships valued up to 30% are applicable to new international students from other regions. Undergraduate and postgraduate international students must maintain a full-time study load, 1 EFTSL over a 12-month study period, to maintain their scholarship. Scholarship applicable on tuition fee only and on first attempt subjects. Full price charged on retake subjects if previously failed. Scholarship may not be eligible for any course changes during the duration of study. Students must display an IELTS (or equivalent) 6.5 overall band above the entry requirements and display a minimum of a credit average in previous studies completed (for undergraduate students this refers to previous high school studies, and for postgraduate students this refers to a previous bachelor degree).

New Brisbane Scholarship for Latin American and European students

Value: 35% of your total tuition costs

If you’re a new international student from Latin America or Europe and planning to study full-time at one of our Brisbane campuses in 2024, you have the opportunity to apply for these scholarships. It will cover up to 35 per cent of your total course tuition.

  • Eligibility criteria
    Scholarship is for new international students commencing their studies at our Brisbane campuses in 2024*. Academic conditions apply for the Design, Business and Health merit scholarships. Regional scholarships are provided based on new International student passport. Scholarships valued up to 35% are applicable to new international students from Latin America or European Union. Undergraduate and postgraduate international students must maintain a full-time study load, 1 EFTSL over a 12-month study period, to maintain their scholarship. Scholarship applicable on tuition fee only and on first attempt subjects. Full price charged on retake subjects if previously failed. Scholarship may not be eligible for any course changes during the duration of study. Students must display an IELTS (or equivalent) 6.5 overall band above the entry requirements and display a minimum of a credit average in previous studies completed (for undergraduate students this refers to previous high school studies, and for postgraduate students this refers to a previous bachelor degree).

Offshore online

Value: up to 30% of your total tuition costs

If you’re starting your studies offshore and online, you can take advantage of this scholarship, which offers up to 30 per cent off your total course tuition. (You have to continue studying offshore and online for the whole course.) Scholarship may not be available to new international students commencing in some courses.

  • Eligibility criteria
    Applicable to full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students studying the full duration of their course offshore. Scholarship applicable on tuition fee only and on first attempt subjects. Full price charged on retake subjects if previously failed. New international students commencing the Master of Business Administration (On Demand) course are not eligible for this scholarship. However, they may be eligible for the 25% scholarships.

Hospitality Motivational Scholarship

Value: up to 30% of your total tuition costs

Based on previous academic merit, industry experience and your personal situation, this scholarship will cover up to 30 per cent of your total course tuition. It’s available to new international students who are starting out in hospitality.

  • Eligibility criteria
    This scholarship is reviewed based on previous academic merit, industry experience and a student’s personal situation. Undergraduate and postgraduate international students must maintain a full-time study load, 1 EFTSL over a 12-month study period, to maintain their scholarship. Scholarship applicable on tuition fee only and on first attempt subjects. Full price charged on retake subjects if previously failed. Scholarship may not be eligible for any course changes during the duration of study.

Design and Creative Technology Merit Scholarship

Value: Up to 30% of your total tuition costs

Based on your previous academic results, work experience and/or portfolio, you could be in the running for a Design Merit Scholarship. They cover 30 per cent of your total course tuition and are available to new international students applying to study with us.

  • Eligibility criteria
    Undergraduate and postgraduate international students must maintain a full-time study load, 1 EFTSL over a 12-month study period, to maintain their scholarship. Scholarship applicable on tuition fee only and on first attempt subjects. Full price charged on retake subjects if previously failed. Scholarship may not be eligible for any course changes during the duration of study. A credit average from previous academic studies, design work experience and an outstanding portfolio submission will be considered for assessing students for this scholarship.

Alumni Scholarship

Value: 25% of your total tuition costs

New international students who have previously studied with us, have an opportunity to apply for the alumni scholarship that covers 25 per cent of your total tuition costs.

  • Eligibility criteria
    New full-time undergraduate and postgraduate international students who have previously studied at Strategic Education Inc. outside of Australia and New Zealand can be considered for an Alumni Scholarship.

Business Merit Scholarship

Value: 25% of your total tuition costs

Based on your previous academic results, you could be in the running for a Business Merit Scholarship. They cover 25 per cent of your total course tuition and are available to new international students applying to study with us.

  • Eligibility criteria
    Undergraduate and postgraduate international students must maintain a full-time study load, 1 EFTSL over a 12-month study period, to maintain their scholarship. Scholarship applicable on tuition fee only and on first attempt subjects. Full price charged on retake subjects if previously failed. Scholarship may not be eligible for any course changes during the duration of study. Undergraduate applicants are required to display a credit average from high school and an IELTS of 6.5 or equivalent. Postgraduate applicants are required to display a credit average in their previous degree and have an IELTS of 7.0 or equivalent overall.

Here to Educate

Value: 20% of your total tuition costs

If you’re a new international student wanting to expand your skill set with any of our postgraduate Education courses, you have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship that will cover 20 per cent of your total course tuition.

  • Eligibility criteria
    Undergraduate and postgraduate international students must maintain a full-time study load, 1 EFTSL over a 12-month study period, to maintain their scholarship. Scholarship applicable on tuition fee only and on first attempt subjects. Full price charged on retake subjects if previously failed. Scholarship may not be eligible for any course changes during the duration of study.

Japanese Undergraduate Health Science

Value: 20% of your total tuition costs

Do you have a certified passport from Japan? Are you planning to study one of our Diploma or Bachelor of Health Science courses at Torrens University Australia? If so, you have the chance to take advantage of a scholarship that will cover 20 per cent of your total course tuition.

  • Eligibility criteria
    Applicable to new Japanese applicants only, who will be commencing their studies in 2023. Undergraduate and postgraduate international students must maintain a full-time study load, 1 EFTSL over a 12-month study period, to maintain their scholarship. Scholarship applicable on tuition fee only and on first attempt subjects. Full price charged on retake subjects if previously failed. Scholarship may not be eligible for any course changes during the duration of study.

SE NE Asia & Greater China Business & Health Merit Scholarship

Value: 20% of your total tuition costs

If you are from Asia or Greater China and are planning to combine an English language course with one of our Business or Health degrees, you have the opportunity to apply for this regional scholarship. It will cover 20 per cent of your total course tuition.

  • Eligibility criteria
    Regional scholarships are provided based on new international students’ passports. Undergraduate students need to display a credit average from high school, and postgraduate students need to display a credit average in a previous degree. Undergraduate and postgraduate international students must maintain a full-time study load, 1 EFTSL over a 12-month study period, to maintain their scholarship. The scholarship is applicable on tuition fee only and on first attempt subjects. Full price charged on retake subjects if previously failed. The scholarship may not be eligible for any course changes during the duration of study.

Alternative Study Path Scholarship

Value: 15% of your total tuition costs

There’s more than one path to university. As an international student in Australia, you may be eligible for the Alternative Study Path Scholarship if you have completed studies onshore, or if you are in Australia and in the process of applying for a student visa. This scholarship covers 15 per cent of your total course tuition.

  • Eligibility criteria
    As an international student in Australia, you may be eligible if you have completed an onshore English language program, Australian Year 12, a vocational program or six months of higher education study (unless a release from your current registered provider is obtained, or you may be in the process of applying for a Student Visa onshore in Australia). Undergraduate and postgraduate international students must maintain a full-time study load, 1 EFTSL over a 12-month study period, to maintain their scholarship. Scholarship applicable on tuition fee only and on first attempt subjects only. Full price charged on retake subjects if previously failed. Scholarship may not be eligible for any course changes during the duration of study.

African & Subcontinent Health Merit Scholarship

Value: 15% of your total tuition costs

If you’re from Africa or the Subcontinent and are planning to study Health at Torrens University Australia full-time in 2023 & 2024, you have the opportunity to apply for this scholarship. It will cover 15 per cent of your total course tuition.

  • Eligibility criteria
    Undergraduate and postgraduate international students must maintain a full-time study load, 1 EFTSL over a 12-month study period, to maintain their scholarship. Scholarship applicable on tuition fee only and on first attempt subjects. Full price charged on retake subjects if previously failed. Scholarship may not be eligible for any course changes during the duration of study. Students must display an IELTS (or equivalent) 6.5 overall band above the entry requirements and display a minimum of a credit average in previous studies completed (for undergraduate students this refers to previous high school studies, and for postgraduate students this refers to a previous bachelor degree). Scholarship is for new international students commencing their studies in 2023 & 2024.

Application criteria

New international students may be eligible for a scholarship depending on which intake that they commence in, their country of citizenship and the course that they are applying for. Read further into the eligibility criteria of your chosen scholarship for more information.

How to apply

Students must meet eligibility requirements and complete an application form. Please read all of the information in the application form, including the selection criteria and requirements for shortlisted applicants before completing this application. The information provided will be used to select recipients.

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